Gabriela was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She graduated in 2023 from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis where she obtained bachelor’s degrees in political science and Spanish. She also obtained two minors in Latino Studies and Social Justice & Civic Engagement. While at IUPUI she participated in Mock Trial and Pre-Law Society. She was also a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, where she served in various roles including President and DEIA chairwoman. At IU Maurer School of Law, Gabriela is involved with the Protective Order Project and the Latinx Law Student Association. During this academic year, Gabriela will serve as the Incarcerated Individuals Legal Assistant Project Student Advisor. She spent her 1L summer participating in the Miami Program. She spent this summer at the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, working as a law clerk for the appellate division. During her senior capstone class, Gabriela had the opportunity to learn and conduct research related to the intersection of gender and violence in the context of international conflict, which inspired her interest in international law and the CCD.
Alexis Harbour
Alexis P. Harbour is a third-year law student at Indiana University Maurer School of Law and an ICLEO Fellow. She graduated from CUNY City College of New York with a B.A. in Sociology and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Prior to attending IU Maurer, Alexis worked and interned with NYC-based nonprofit organizations with adjudicated youth and their families, including. At Maurer, Alexis serves as a JLAP Wellness Ambassador, Executive Board member of Bradley Fellows and Executive Articles Editor for the Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies, as well as past SBA 1L Representative, Practice Group Advisor, and Awards Officer for IU-Bloomington Graduate and Professional Student Government. During summer 2025, Alexis interned with the Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program, where she was placed in the New York County Supreme Court, Civil Part. Previously, Alexis interned with the International Legal Foundation/PDS Nepal in Kathmandu, Nepal, sponsored by the Stewart Fellows Global Externship Program. Alexis hopes to pursue a career in international human rights with a particular interest in gender-based violence.
Philippe Lin
Philippe Lin was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, raised in Taiwan, and is now a D.C. resident. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, summa cum laude, and a bachelor’s degree in law from Soochow University (Taiwan). He also earned an LL.M. specializing in civil and commercial law from Peking University (China). Philippe is pursuing an antitrust career in Washington, D.C., motivated by a commitment to advance public interest through appropriate control of concentrated power. He also has experience in data privacy law and generative AI applications. He holds both the CIPP/US and CIPP/E certifications and has frequently designed generative AI solutions to empower those in need by providing tailored education and career guidance, and to serve as efficiency tools for organizations defending the democratic frontline.
2L Fellows
Camilla Calleia Carneiro Vaz
Camilla graduated from law school in Brazil in 2020, and she is now an Advanced JD candidate at the Maurer School of Law. During her legal studies in Brazil, she interned with the Public Defender’s Office, focusing on family law, where she gained experience advocating for vulnerable populations. She also engaged in international legal research, concentrating on cases brought before the Inter-American System of Human Rights, particularly those involving gender-based violence. Camilla is deeply interested in the role constitutional frameworks play in safeguarding human rights and how they can be a powerful tool for protecting citizens across diverse legal systems.
Miles Clutter
Currently a 2L at Maurer, Miles is from Boone County, Indiana and obtained his B.A. in political science and Spanish from Wabash College. During his studies of international relations, Miles acquired an interest in how legal institutions can promote democracy and reconciliation in countries recovering from conflict or regime change. At Maurer, Miles is a member of both the International Law Society and Environmental Law Society. Miles spent his 1L summer at the Kalamazoo Public Defender’s office and is pursuing a career in either criminal litigation or foreign service.
Nick Duncan
Nick Duncan is currently a second-year law student at Indiana University Maurer School of Law and a 2024 ICLEO Fellow. He attended Purdue University, where he received degrees in Political Science and Psychological Sciences. During his undergraduate studies, Nick studied abroad for a semester in Canterbury, UK, where he focused on international relations. Nick is also conversationally fluent in German. At Maurer, Nick is currently the president of the Environmental Law Society, and is interested in the intersection of international and environmental law.
Millie Erikson
Millie is a second-year law student at the Maurer School of Law. She graduated from Indiana University with majors in Marketing, International Business, and French. Prior to Maurer, Millie spent a year studying abroad in Waterloo, Belgium, and a semester studying abroad in Rouen, France. This past summer, she was a corporate law intern at Tilleke & Gibbins (Cambodia) as part of the Stewart Fellows Program. Millie is very excited to join the CCD and she looks forward to working with the rest of the team.
Anekah McKenzie Fish
Anekah is a second-year law student at the Maurer School of Law. She graduated from Indiana University with bachelor's degrees in international law and institutions and French. During her undergraduate studies, Anekah studied abroad in Paris where she interned at Caritas France. Anekah also studied refugees and forced migration in Amman, Jordan. At Maurer, she is an Access to Justice Pro Bono Fellow and serves as the President of the International Law Society. Outside of law school, Anekah is an executive board member of the Indiana Schools Speech and Debate Association and a graduate assistant for the Indiana University Debate Team.
Alina Isaeva
Alina Isaeva is in her final year of the Advanced Standing J.D. Program at Indiana University Maurer School of Law. She earned her law degree in Russia and later completed an LL.M. in Comparative Law at the University of Florida. Her research has focused on how legal systems across different countries protect vulnerable populations. Alina is licensed to practice law in both Russia and the United States. She spent several years practicing immigration law in Miami, with a focus on humanitarian relief and removal defense. She joined the CCD to explore how constitutional design can strengthen legal institutions and promote stability in societies undergoing political and structural change. Her commitment to this work is rooted in her legal advocacy for individuals fleeing conflict, persecution, and systemic injustice, as well as her firsthand understanding of the challenges that arise when democratic frameworks deteriorate. Outside of law, Alina has traveled to more than thirty countries and enjoys hiking, yoga, and spending time with her beagle, Gatsby.
Molly Koetter
Molly is a second-year law student at the Maurer School of Law. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Law and Public Policy from Indiana University Bloomington. During her undergraduate studies, Molly studied abroad in Ireland, where she focused on conflict and alternative dispute resolution within the context of The Troubles. This experience, alongside her other international and policy-focused educational endeavors, underscores her dedication to conflict resolution and international law, driving her engagement with the CCD. At Maurer, Molly also serves on the executive board of the Incarcerated Individuals Legal Assistance Program. Her professional interests include healthcare law, international law, and labor & employment litigation.
Griffin McKinney
Griffin McKinney is a second-year law student at the Maurer School of Law. Originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, he received his BA in American History from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. While at UMN, he also worked for the Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and spent a semester studying history in Barcelona, Spain. Griffin joined the CCD due to his background in history and geography, his interest in international and constitutional law, and his desire to help others. After spending his Summer as a Stewart Fellow with Wardynski & Partners in Warsaw, Poland, Griffin is excited to be back in Bloomington with the CCD.
Colby Wicker
Colby Wicker is a 2L at Indiana University’s Maurer School of Law. He earned two undergraduate degrees from Indiana University, a B.A. in History and a B.S.P.A. in Law & Public Policy. Colby spent his 1L summer interning for the General Counsel to the Governor of Indiana. He has previously worked in various local government positions, interned for former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse, and founded a nonprofit that empowers residents to make their voices heard in local affairs. Currently, he serves as the advisor to the Van Buren Township Trustee in Monroe County, Indiana. A strong believer in federalism, Colby joined the CCD to explore how constitutional design can promote good governance across all tiers, from local to national. In his free time, Colby enjoys teaching saxophone students at a local high school and listening to the legendary triumvirate of songwriters: John Prine, John Mellencamp, and Bruce Springsteen.
Zackary C. Zambrano
Zack Zambrano is a second-year student at the Maurer School of Law. Zack grew up in Weston, Florida. He holds a B.A. in History, as well as a certificate in the History and Practice of Diplomacy, from Princeton University. At IU, Zack volunteers with the Incarcerated Individuals Legal Assistance Project. Zack spent his 1L summer working for a firm in Indianapolis, Indiana, and gained experience in utilities, public finance, and litigation. Zack likes to read, lift weights, and learn new recipes.
Past Fellows
Sydney Darnall
Aunya Barny
Sarah Smith
Giovanni Below
Ashley Carlisle
Maria DeHoop
Shannon Ellery
Dagny Rippon
Rama Sobhani
Wayne Tuckson
Matthew Weinberg
Blake Welter
Caysey Farmer – Executive Fellow
Pooja Patel – Managing Fellow
Kaylee Perrine – Editorial Fellow
Aunya Barney
Giovanni Below
Lucas Brown
Ashley Carlisle
Sydney Darnall
Courtney Davis
Mariah DeHoop
Conor Delehanty
Shannon Ellery
Samantha Espada
Robert Gassman
Dagny Rippon
Sarah Smith
Rama Sobhani
Wayne Tuckson
Matthew Weinberg
Blake Welter
Kyle Kopchak – Executive Fellow
Hussein Mohamed – Managing Fellow
Molly Madden – Managing Fellow
Chris Koester – Editorial Fellow
Lucas Brown
Keanna Cohen
Courtney Davis
Conor Delehanty
Samantha Espada
Caysey Farmer
Robert Gassman
Alexis Jenkins
Michelle Johnston
Michael Osborn
Pooja Patel
Kaylee Perrine
Annie Garau (Executive Fellow)
Natalia Rivera (Managing Fellow)
Shane Kelly (Editorial Fellow)
Rachel Myers
Dane Kirchoff-Foster
Kelsey Daughterty
Hayley Sears
Samira Suleiman
Luis Torres
Liam Williams
Carolyn Griffith – Executive Fellow
Christine Walsh – Managing Fellow
Devin Haymond – Editorial Fellow
Gerardo Alvarez Sottil
Aaron Hurd
Emma Ivory-Ganja
Joseph Leonard
Siyu Li
Alexus McNally
Rachel Myers
Harrison Schafer
Shane Kelly
Annie Garau
Natalia Rivera
Rachel Myers
Dane Kirchoff-Foster
Kelsey Daugherty
Molly Madden
Hayley Sears
Samira Suleiman
Luis Torres
Liam Williams
Alex Rosselli – Executive Fellow
Cody Vaughn – Editorial Fellow
Samantha Lalisan – Managing Fellow
Katie Cutshaw – Managing Fellow
Patrick Welsh
Jennifer Smith
Chris Erickson
Mary Christie
Sabienne Brutus
Devin Haymond
Carolyn Griffith
Christine Walsh
Gerardo Alvarez Sottil
Aaron Hurd
Emma Ivory-Ganja
Joseph Leonard
Siyu Li
Alexus McNally
Rachel Myers
Harrison Schafer
Alexander Thibodeau – Executive Affiliate
Allie Hendrickson – Managing Affiliate
Anasuya Shekhar – Editorial Affiliate
Jackie Brooks
Brooke Harwood
Lisa La Fornara
Allison O’Brien
Chase Stoddard
Cody Vaughn
Alex Rosselli
Samantha Lalisan
Katie Cutshaw
Patrick Welsh
Jennifer Smith
Chris Erickson
Mary Christie
Sabienne Brutus
Samantha von Ende – Executive Affiliate
James Ruley – Editorial Affiliate
Ashley Lenderman – Managing Affiliate
Anastasiia Allen
Jackie Brooks
Brooke Harwood
Allie Hendrickson
Victoria Hicks
Christopher Komari
Lisa La Fornara
Brian Micic
Allison O’Brien
Anasuya Shekhar
Jamal Sowell
Chase Stoddard
Alex Thibodeau
Brittany Shelmon – Executive Affiliate
Alexander Avtgis – Editorial Affiliate
Rafael Macia – Managing Affiliate
Anastasiia Allen
Christopher Komari
Cory Kopitzke
Ashley Lenderman
Brian Micic
James Ruley
Sunrita Sen
Jamal Sowell
Sam von Ende
Brady Harman – Senior Managing Affiliate
James O’Hollearn – Managing Affiliate
Amy Patton – Managing Affiliate
Farah Alkayed
Alexander Avtgis
Sarah Bauer
Iskender (Alex) Bayrak
Becky Boyle
Elyssa Campodonico
Jordan Gamble Downham
Eldin Hasic
Rafael Macia
Zardasht Mohammed
Priscilla G. Osei-Bonsu
John Pence
Brittany Shelmon
Trevor Woolf
Brady Harman – Managing Affiliate
Mahja Zeon – Managing Affiliate
Rammy G. Barbari
Adam Doerr
Eldin Hasic
Adesuwa Ighile
Erin Jansen
Saranya Kalai
Zardasht Mohammed
James O’Hollearn
Priscilla G. Osei-Bonsu
Amy Patton
Tara Paul
John Pence
Trevor Woolf
Tara Paul – Managing Affiliate
Jordan Baker
Rammy G. Barbari
Megan Boelstler
Adam Doerr
Brady Harman
Adesuwa Ighile
Saranya Kalaiselvan
Mahja Zeon
Ian Watterson
Nicole Tuttle
Angelus Kocoshis – Managing Affiliate
Erica Oppenheimer – Managing Affiliate
Omar Martinez
Daniel Buigas
Erin Mihalik
Aaron Corn
Michael Roose
Louise Barrett
Aaron Bonar
Jason Howard
Jennifer Lorentz
Tara Paul
Cheyenne Riker
Ezequiel J. Romero
Danny Thiemann
Nicole Tuttle
Ian Watterson
Mia So – Managing Affiliate
Aaron Aft – Managing Affiliate
Omar Martinez
Daniel Buigas
Angelus Kocoshis
Erica Oppenheimer
Erin Mihalik
Aaron Corn
Erin McAdams
Sarah Kellogg
Alison L. McCormick
Jalil Dozier
Michael Roose
Christina M. Clark – Managing Affiliate
Peter Giordano – Managing Affiliate
Allison McCormick
April Wilson
Brandon Elkins-Barkley
Onika Williams
Aster Allen-Brown
Aaron Craft
Shane Hageman
Andrei Marks
Mia T. So
Omar Martinez
Jeffrey Block
Jeremiah Williamson
Aaron Aft
Aditi Banerjee
Elaisa Vahnie
Neineh Plo
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