2023 Rising Experts Cohort
Each year, Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) welcomes a new class of Rising Experts. Through a highly selective process, Rising Experts are selected for their knowledge and passion for their respective fields, as well as for their ability and desire to hone and share their analysis with a wider community of interest. Supported by an editorial team, they publish regularly at major online media outlets in their Rising Experts Program regional and thematic focus areas.

Alejandro Turino
Latin America Expert

Anjali Bhatt
Economics Expert

Aya Kamil
Middle East Expert

Colleen Devine
Human Rights Expert

Giulia Di Donato
Geostrategy Expert

Jared Stancombe
Cyber Expert

Jasmin Alsaied
National Security Expert

Justin Brightharp
Energy Expert

Justin Kwan
Asia-Pacific Expert

LeAnn Glover
Africa Expert

Marko Mocevic
Eastern Europe Expert

Michael Walker
National Security Expert

Noah DeMichele
Europe Expert

Nsikakabasi George
Global Health Expert

Pauline Melvin
International Development Expert