Manufacturing Migration Threats: Collective Trauma, Postcolonial Legacies, and the Politics of Fear

As a recent graduate from the University of Miami, I hold a B.A. in International Studies with minors in Law & Politics and English Literature. My interdisciplinary, research-intensive education culminated in a senior capstone project—currently slated for publication—with Americas Market Intelligence (AMI), where I analyzed the geopolitical dynamics of lithium production in Chile. Beyond academics, I contributed to The Miami Hurricane, the student newspaper, and co-developed a psychologically informed policy proposal presented to local elected officials through the Civic Synergy x Hanley Democracy Center program—strengthening my commitment to inclusive, solutions-driven policy development. In a world increasingly shaped by polarization and systemic trauma, peace demands more than the absence of conflict—it requires sustained collaboration, empathy, and innovation. I am eager to contribute to WMO’s mission of cultivating a culture of peace. With a deep passion for writing, dialogue, and cross-cultural understanding, I’m inspired by WMO’s commitment to building bridges across differences as the world’s complexity must not be reduced to simplistic solutions or fear—it’s a strength to be met with nuance, humility, and curiosity.