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.
Marta Granados (MSFS '27)
Marta Granados Hernández is a candidate at Georgetown University’s Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program, concentrating in Science, Technology, and International Affairs (STIA).
Originally from Barcelona, Spain, Marta earned her bachelor’s degree in International and Humanitarian Studies with a minor in French from Fordham University. After graduating, she served as a policy officer at the Permanent Mission of Malta to the United Nations during Malta’s term on the UN Security Council. In this role, she represented Malta and the European Union in negotiations on human rights and gender equality at the UN General Assembly, and she contributed to Security Council deliberations on Myanmar.
Marta has also held positions across several UN diplomatic missions, including the European Union Delegation and the Permanent Mission of Afghanistan to the United Nations, where she covered processes related to sustainable development. She has also interned at Albright Stonebridge Group, advising clients on European sustainability and technology regulations, and at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where she conducted research on China’s Belt and Road Initiative and technology exports.
At Georgetown, Marta is exploring the intersection of technology and human rights, with a focus on digital surveillance, censorship, and the misuse of technology to harm communities in vulnerable situations, including women and girls. She speaks Spanish, Catalan, English proficiently, and conversational French.
Samantha Kelley (MSFS '27)
Samantha is a first-year graduate student in the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program at Georgetown University. She is concentrating in Science, Technology, & International Affairs (STIA) and is pursuing a certificate in Gender, Peace, and Security. Samantha’s focus is on how technology can be used to address the differentiated needs of women with disabilities. She serves as the Co-President of Georgetown Women in International Affairs and is a 2026 UNA-NCA Graduate Fellow.
Before joining MSFS, Samantha received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with a minor in European Union Studies and a certificate in International Relations from the University of Florida. She worked for the Public Defender’s Office in the county of her undergraduate university, Alachua County, where she first-hand saw how tough it is for victims to navigate the legal system. Samantha has worked on several cases relating to domestic violence, which has made her passionate about advocating for policies to address gender-based violence. Samantha also worked for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, which ignited her passion for public service. Samantha looks forward to using her perspective to advocate for the rights of women and girls with disabilities around the world.
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.
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.
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 driving affordable, sustainable, and equitable access to energy in emerging markets.
Florida currently serves as an Energy Analyst at AMALA Clean Energy Advisors, where she analyzes financial, economic, and energy data to advance renewable energy investments across the globe. 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. 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.
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.
Kylie Litavniks (MSFS '27)
Kylie is a graduate candidate in the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, where she is concentrating in Global Politics and Security. Her academic and professional interests center on geopolitical analysis, counter-terrorism financing, and the implementation of U.S. foreign policy in complex security environments.
Kylie currently serves as an intern with the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where she conducts legislative research, drafts hearing materials, and tracks global developments to support Committee operations. She previously interned on the Afghanistan Desk at the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the House of Representatives. Prior to Georgetown, Kylie was a Fulbright English Teaching Fellow in Taichung, Taiwan, where she worked across multiple grade levels and collaborated with local educators. She earned three bachelor’s degrees in Finance, French, and Political Science from Kansas State University, graduating summa cum laude. Kylie is a marathon runner and is committed to a career in public service and diplomacy.
Lydia Kang (MSFS '27)
Lydia Kang is a first-year Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) candidate at Georgetown University, concentrating in Global Politics and Security. Her academic and professional interests lie in the intersection of human rights promotion, peacebuilding, and diplomacy, with a focus on women and children.
Originally from Virginia, Lydia graduated summa cum laude from Wheaton College with a B.A. in International Relations, along with a Pre-Law Certificate and minors in Spanish and Studio Art. During her semester abroad in Oxford, England, she researched South Korea and China’s policies toward incoming North Korean refugees, examining the vulnerabilities many women face, including trafficking and exploitation. Lydia later interned with a humanitarian aid INGO in Hanoi, Vietnam, where she supported anti–human trafficking and development initiatives. She most recently completed a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Madrid, Spain, where she co-taught International Relations courses at Camilo José Cela University and fostered cross-cultural dialogue.
As a 2025 Charles B. Rangel Fellow, Lydia aspires to utilize U.S. diplomacy towards advocating for women and children globally affected by violence. She is passionate about strengthening networks of women in international affairs at Georgetown and beyond. In her free time, Lydia enjoys playing guitar, watercolor painting, catching sunsets with friends, and making the perfect cup of matcha.
Jasmine Rehman (MSFS '26)
Jasmine Rehman is a graduate candidate in the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) program at Georgetown University, concentrating on Global Politics & Security. Jasmine’s interests include peacebuilding, conflict transformation, restorative justice, international terrorism and countering violent extremism.
Jasmine is a Tampa, FL native and graduated from the University of South Florida in 2023 with a dual B.A in International Relations and B.S. in Business Analytics & Information Systems. As a first-generation daughter of immigrants from India and Pakistan, Jasmine wants to make the most of the opportunities awarded to her and work towards reducing human suffering.
During her undergraduate years, Jasmine engaged in numerous internship and work experiences at the local, state, and federal levels of government as well as in the nonprofit and legal fields. She did direct constituent work with the Tampa Bay community at Congresswoman Kathy Castor’s and State Senator Darryl Rouson’s offices, participated in the local schoolboard election process as a Political Director, gained development experience at the Muslim Public Affairs Council, was a UN Millennium Fellow, and worked as a paralegal to a local law firm. Through MSFS she hopes to pivot towards engaging with international civil society through track 2 diplomacy and peacebuilding efforts aimed at addressing the root causes of violent conflict.
Abbie Treff (MSFS '27)
Abbie is a current first-year Master of Science in Foreign Service graduate candidate, concentrating in Global Politics & Security. She is pursuing an African Studies certificate and is interested in exploring the intersection of advocacy and foreign policy in the D.C. space.
Abbie graduated from Tufts University in 2021 with a Bachelor’s in International Relations and minors in Sociology and French. Her time abroad in Geneva was cut short by the Covid pandemic but began an internship at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy. This experience built on her previous role as Policy Intern at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition in Washington, D.C.
After graduating, Abbie went on to work as an Education Associate at the national office of the non-profit Family Promise, which works to address family homelessness across the country. She then became the Advocacy Sr. Project Coordinator at World Vision US, and advocated on Capitol Hill on behalf of humanitarian crises around the world, focusing especially on the African continent.
Previous E-Board Members
President: Muna Sultana (MSFS '26)
Professional Development Chair: Kaylin Kim (MSFS '26)
External Affairs Chair: Leona Yeager (MSFS '26)
Communications Chair: Florida Huff (MSFS '26)
Professional Development Coordinator: Tosin Fagbami (SFS '26)
Communications Coordinator: Abbie Treff (MSFS '27)
Co-presidents: Antonia Baskakov (MSFS '25) and Muna Sultana (MSFS '26)
Professional Development Chair: Kaylin Kim (MSFS '26)
External Affairs Chair: Grace Chung (MSFS '25)
Communications Chair: Charlotte Kennedy (MSFS '25)
Professional Development Coordinator: Meg Matsukawa (SFS '27) and Tosin Fagbami (SFS '26)
External Affairs Coordinator: Kate Halabi (SFS '27) and Leona Yeager (MSFS '26)
Communications Coordinator: Florida Huff (MSFS '26)
Co-presidents: Antonia Baskakov (MSFS '25) and Hannah Followill (MSFS '25)
Professional Development Chair: Siv Marie Röhrl (MAGES '25)
External Affairs Chair: Zoe Borden (MSFS '25)
Communications Chair: Nicole Osuna (MSFS '25)
Professional Development Coordinator: Meg Matsukawa (SFS '27)
External Affairs Coordinator: Kate Halabi (SFS '27)
Communications Coordinator: Kaitlyn Pastino (MSFS '25)
