Meet The Board
The Board of Directors is composed of The Stratagem Initiative's senior-most leadership who work tirelessly to ensure the quality of our newsletters, the caliber of our events, the professional development of our members, and the strength of our community.
Leighton Farrel
Founder & President, The Stratagem Initiative
Leighton is a senior in the School of Foreign Service majoring in International Politics with a minor in Spanish and a certificate in Diplomatic Studies. His favorite part of TSI is creating opportunities for younger members and learning from his peers. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, sailing, and spending time with friends.
Ranee Brady
Co-Founder & Vice President, The Stratagem Newsletter
Ranee is a senior in the School of Foreign Service majoring in International Politics with a minor in Journalism and a certificate in Diplomatic Studies. Her favorite part of TSI is the platform it gives students to explore and contribute to meaningful conversations. In her free time, she enjoys college football, nature documentaries, and Wikipedia dives.
Patrick Kealey
Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief, The Deep Dive Newsletter
Patrick is a senior in the School of Foreign Service majoring in International History with a minor in Russian. His favorite part of TSI is helping writers grow and share ideas they care about with a broader audience. In his free time, he enjoys biking, reading about global politics, and visiting museums.
Sam Armour
Director, Community Engagement
Sam is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service majoring in International Politics with a minor in Economics. His favorite part of TSI is the encouraging community that inspires creativity and growth in international affairs. In his free time, he enjoys playing spikeball and volleyball, hanging out with friends, and eating at Georgetown Pizza.
Kalee Dickason
Vice President, Events & Professional Development
Kalee is a senior and first-year graduate student in the School of Foreign Service majoring in International Politics with a concentration in Foreign Policy and a minor in Spanish. Her favorite part of TSI is meeting new people and attending speaker events. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, working out, and spending time with friends.
Juliano Perczek
Co-Founder & Director, Professional Development
Juliano is a senior in the School of Foreign Service majoring in Science, Technology, and International Affairs. His favorite part of TSI is helping make IR more accessible and approachable for any student. In his free time, he DJs and enjoys playing and watching tennis.
Kellen Fenrich
Editor-in-Chief, The Beyond Borders Brief Newsletter
Kellen is a senior in the School of Foreign Service majoring in International Politics with a concentration in Security Studies and minors in Chinese and History. His favorite part of TSI is daily exposure to critical international affairs topics and engaging with his team. In his free time, he enjoys family, friends, dogs, and outdoor travel.
Michael Bukosky
Director, Events
Michael Bukosky is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in Government and Economics. His favorite part of TSI is engaging in discussions about international affairs with the supportive and driven community. In his free time, he enjoys sailing, reading about history, business, and market trends.