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The GWIA Executive Board develops and implements various programs based on the needs of graduate women, seeking careers in international affairs. The Executive Board consists of the following positions: two Co-Presidents, a Communications Chair, an External Relations Chair, and a Professional Development Chair. GWIA’s E-Board also counts on the invaluable support of the coordinators to each Chair.

Spring 2025 E-Board

Co-Presidents

Antonia Baskakov (MSFS' 25)

Antonia is a graduate candidate in the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program at Georgetown University. She is concentrating in Science & Technology in International Affairs with a focus on AI ethics, algorithmic biases, and technology-facilitated gender-based violence. She serves as the Georgetown Women in International Affairs Co-President, a Responsible AI Network Fellow, a Board Member of the Georgetown Digital Tech Forum, and was the Co-Lead of the Human Rights & Development Section at the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs.

Before joining MSFS, Antonia spearheaded the work on feminist development policy at the ONE Campaign, an international NGO fighting extreme poverty. Prior to joining ONE, she was the Strategic Advisor to the Executive Director of the Center for Feminist Foreign Policy. She worked in a variety of human rights-related fields, including legal research at Berkeley Law School and Stanford Law School for Professor Dr. Beth Van Schaack, the current U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice. Antonia served as the Europe Youth Envoy for the United Nations' International Telecommunication Union (UN ITU) and is a regular contributor to news outlets writing about foreign-, security-, development-, and digital policy from a feminist perspective. She is the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of the Women in Foreign Affairs Network, a transatlantic intergenerational network and mentorship program with prominent leaders in foreign affairs, spanning over 22 countries and 5 continents. Antonia has received fellowships from the European Recovery Program (ERP), the DAAD, and the German National Merit Foundation.

Muna Sultana (MSFS' 26)

Muna is a first-year Masters of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) Candidate concentrating in Global Politics and Security (GPS) and pursuing a Certificate in Diplomatic Studies. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and International Studies with a minor in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Franklin and Marshall College where she served as the Student Body President.

Over the last few years, she has gained valuable experience working with the U.S. Department of Interior, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Department of State. Additionally, she is an alumnus of the David L. Boren Scholarship, Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, Critical Language Scholarship and the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship where she learned invaluable skills that shaped her commitment to public service. Her experience working at the Secretary’s Office for Global Women’s Issues (S/GWI) and research in Amman, Jordan on honor-based femicide inspired her dedication to working on conflict-related sexual violence.

As a first-generation college student, Muna is dedicated to supporting a community of inclusivity and equity at MSFS. She serves as a first-year MSFS Representative and the Co-President of Georgetown Women in International Affairs (GWIA). Muna is a Thomas R. Pickering Fellow with the U.S. Department of State and is excited for her career in diplomacy where she can advocate for women and girls internationally.

Professional Development Chair

Kaylin Kim (MSFS' 26)

Kaylin is a graduate candidate in the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program at Georgetown University, with a regional focus on Northeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. She is concentrating in Global Politics and Security with a specialization in outer space policy and Environment, Science, Technology, and Health (ESTH) issues. Kaylin serves as the Georgetown Women in International Affairs Professional Development Chair and is a member of the Georgetown University Space Initiative policy team and the Georgetown SFS Korea Policy Club.

Prior to Georgetown, Kaylin was a United States Foreign Service (USFSIP) Fellow with the U.S. Department of State and served at the Office of Korean and Mongolian Affairs and the U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Palau in the political and economic cones. Kaylin also worked for Senator Dianne Feinstein of California and at the Pacific Forum, where she worked on advancing U.S. engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. Kaylin has authored publications on critical global issues, including the persecution of stateless North Korean children, demographic challenges in South Korea, and territorial disputes between South Korea and Japan. Kaylin received her B.A. in Politics and Asian Studies from Pomona College, where she was a Women in Global Security fellow. A native of Los Angeles, Kaylin is also a nationally ranked Olympic recurve archer and a lifelong equestrian.

External Affairs Chair

Grace Chung (MSFS' 25)

Originally from Los Angeles, California, Grace Chung is a graduate candidate in the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program at Georgetown University, concentrating in Global Politics and Security. She is also pursuing graduate certificates in Asian Studies and Diplomatic Studies. Last year, Grace served as the administrative coordinator for the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS), where she played a key role in organizing the ACUNS Annual Meeting 2024 in Tokyo, Japan, in collaboration with the University of Tokyo and the United Nations University. This year, alongside her role as the External Affairs Chair for the Georgetown Women in International Affairs (GWIA), she is interning with the U.S. Department of State in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs and acting as an Event Officer for the SFS Korea Policy Club.

Grace earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a minor in Spanish from Bucknell University. During her undergraduate studies, she studied abroad in Granada, Spain, where she volunteered with Solidarios para el Desarrollo to promote the social inclusion of marginalized communities. Grace also served as the personal assistant to the CEO of Love My Neighbor Foundation, working to improve access to resources and supplies for the homeless population in Los Angeles during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. After graduating, she worked for MADE WITH MAUM in Los Angeles, California, promoting Asian-owned businesses and fostering community engagement. Grace aims to shape policy that places human welfare at the forefront of all our collective decision-making on peace, prosperity, and security.

Communications Chair

Charlotte Kennedy (MSFS' 25)

Charlotte Kennedy was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil. She earned her Bachelor’s of Arts in Politics & International Affairs, Spanish and Latin American Studies at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. Throughout her undergraduate degree, she participated in four study abroad programs covering eight countries. Charlotte is a graduate candidate in the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program at Georgetown University. She is concentrating in Global Politics & Security, and pursuing the International Diplomatic Studies certificate.

She currently works at Counterpart International as a Program Associate, where she provides operational support to food security and governance projects in West Africa. Her prior work experience includes but does not limit to the Organization of American States, European Parliament, Inter-American Dialogue and Fernand Braudel Institute of World Economics. Charlotte speaks fluent Portuguese, Spanish and conversational French. She enjoys outdoor activities, traveling and exploring new restaurants.

Coordinators

Professional Dev. Coordinator

Meg Matsukawa (SFS' 27)

Meg Matsukawa is a second-year undergraduate at Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service. Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Meg is pursuing a degree in International Politics with a concentration in International Law, Institutions, and Ethics. Last year, Meg worked as a program assistant for English Language Programs, a joint cultural exchange program run by Georgetown and the U.S. Department of State. Over the summer, she served as a Child Protection Intern with the International Rescue Committee, working to help unaccompanied minors find safety and resources in the US.

Currently, Meg is working as an undergraduate research assistant with Georgetown’s Institute for the Study of International Migration. In addition to her role as a professional development coordinator with Georgetown Women in International Affairs (GWIA), Meg serves as the Executive Assistant for the Women in Foreign Affairs Network (WIFAN), and as the co-events team leader with Hoyas for Human Rights.

Professional Dev. Coordinator

Tosin Fagbami (SFS' 26)

Originally from Dallas, Texas, Tosin Fagbami is an undergraduate student at Georgetown University's Dikran Izmirlian Business & Global Affairs program, a joint program between the McDonough School of Business and the Walsh School of Foreign Service. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science with minors in Economics and History.

Prior to her academic career at Georgetown, Tosin participated in the First-Year Orientation to Community Involvement (FOCI) program, which fueled her passion for social justice and community engagement.

Currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer of Students of Georgetown Inc., Tosin exemplifies her dedication to leadership and community involvement. With a focus on global business and sustainable practices, Tosin is committed to making a positive impact both within the university community and beyond.

External Affairs Coordinator

Kate Halabi (SFS' 27)

Kate Halabi is a second-year undergraduate at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service. Originally from Wichita, Kansas, Kate is a 2025 Paul F. Pelosi Scholar pursuing an International Politics degree with a concentration in International Law, Institutions, and Ethics as well as a certificate in Arab Studies.

Kate is passionate about the role of international law in accountability and transitional justice, specifically in the Middle East. In line with her interests, Kate was selected as an SFS Undergraduate Scholar with the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, where she researches migration and political developments in the Arab world. She also researches with the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, examining the reception of Middle Eastern political developments in American politics. Additionally, Kate is a teaching assistant for Map of the Modern World, where she teaches the SFS flagship class to Title I high school students through the National Education Equity Lab. Last year, Kate worked with the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs as an editorial assistant in the Human Rights and Development section, where she published two articles on Afghanistan’s human rights abuses and Mexican abortion law. She will continue this work during the 2024-25 academic year, editing long and short-form pieces for the peer-reviewed journal while working as the Georgetown Women in International Affairs (GWIA) External Affairs Coordinator.

External Affairs Coordinator

Leona Yeager (MSFS' 26)

Originally from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Leona Yeager graduated summa cum laude with degrees in international and interdisciplinary studies from the University of Alabama in 2021. After her undergraduate studies, she worked in South Korea teaching English and most recently served as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant at the University of Internal Affairs in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Leona values community service and has involved herself with fostering intercultural connections, which she has done as a healthcare volunteer in Cusco, Peru and through service at an NGO in Ulaanbaatar which provides humanitarian assistance for some of the city’s most vulnerable families. Leona is concentrating in international development in Georgetown’s Master of Science in Foreign Service program and is a Pickering Fellow with the career goal of joining the U.S. Foreign Service. She is eager to connect with and support women in international affairs at Georgetown and beyond.

Communications Coordinator

Florida Huff (MSFS' 26)

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Florida Huff is a graduate candidate in the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program at Georgetown. She is pursuing a concentration in International Development and a certificate in International Business Diplomacy. Florida is driven by a deep passion for sustainable development and is interested in exploring the nexus between renewable energy and development outcomes.

Prior to joining MSFS, Florida served as a Marketing and Digital Media Specialist at the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the U.S. government’s development finance institution. In this role, she developed and executed comprehensive digital communication strategies to enhance the agency’s global presence among its key stakeholders. Florida earned her Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, where she pursued a major in History Modified with Economics and a minor in Spanish. During her undergraduate degree, Florida studied abroad in Argentina and researched the impact of the IMF’s economic policy in the country. She is fluent in Spanish and enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and trying new restaurants in the DMV area.

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