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.
Eileen Weisner
Vice President, The Stratagem Newsletter
Eileen is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service majoring in International Economics with a minor in English. Her favorite part of Stratagem is learning from conversations with writers at editing meetings. In her free time she enjoys reading, warm cups of tea, and watching baseball and basketball.
Kellen Fenrich
Editor-in-Chief, The Stratagem 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.
Grace Hopkins
Editor-in-Chief, The Stratagem Signature Newsletter
Grace is a senior in the School of Foreign Service majoring in Culture and Politics. Her favorite part of TSI is engaging with its interested and knowledgeable community. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, dogs, and spending time with friends.
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Xander Farrington
Director, Professional Development
Xander is a sophomore in the School of Foreign Service majoring in International Politics with a minor in philosophy. His favorite part of TSI is helping to get freshmen excited about international affairs. In his free time, he enjoys tennis, reading, and backgammon.
Sam Armour
Director, Public Affairs
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.
Sam Armour
Vice President, Public Affairs
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.
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.
Braden Laidlaw
Director, Events
Braden is a junior in the School of Foreign Service majoring in International Politics with minors in French and History. His favorite part of Stratagem is engaging with the diverse viewpoints of the organization’s members and constantly learning from them. In his free time, he enjoys reading, watching sports, and spending time with friends.
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.