Editorial Team

Emmy Todd is a second-year MALD student focusing on Global Governance and International Organizations and Human Security and Humanitarian Affairs. She is originally from Hilton Head Island, SC, and she graduated in 2022 from the College of Wooster with a major in Political Science and then lived and worked in Washington, D.C. for the Milken Institute. Just before she began her time at the Fletcher School, she was a Fulbright Scholar English Teaching Assistant in Veszprém, Hungary. Her research focuses lie in child protection and Central and Eastern European policy. Emmy is passionate about her role at Praxis as Senior Content Creator and her belief that a strong social media identity can shape brands, create new audiences, and further missions.

Leila Robinson is a first-year MALD student from Cambridge, MD. She graduated from Rhodes College in May 2025 with a major in International Studies and a minor in Spanish. Here at Fletcher, she is studying Global Governance/International Organizations and International Negotiation/Conflict Resolution. Her passions and research interests include immigration, human rights, and democratization globally. She is so excited to be part of Praxis and to help create a platform for human security!

Frayashti Shekhawat is focusing on International Security, with academic and professional interests in peace building, diplomacy, and the dynamics of conflict and security governance. Prior to Fletcher, she served as a “Teach For India” fellow, during which time working in a low-income community affected by violence deepened her commitment to creating safer, more stable environments. At Praxis, she hopes to bring these perspectives into conversations on human security and further explore how international security frameworks can better respond to the needs of vulnerable and conflict-affected communities.

Mercedes Wiegel is a first-year MALD student focusing on Global Governance and International Organizations, along with International Negotiations and Conflict Resolution. At Praxis, she wants to contribute her interests in civil resistance and migration from a human security perspective through digital storytelling. She grew up in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and sociology from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Dennis Liu (he/him) is a second-year MALD student studying international security and technology policy, with an emphasis on cyber policy and AI safety. Prior to Fletcher, he worked in business immigration law and organized for several political campaigns in MA. He comes to PRAXIS to gain a well-rounded perspective on security studies and to learn about the roles of technology and international law in human security and development. He also aims to provide the best support he can to writers submitting their work and the PRAXIS staff! 

Alexandra Patton is a first-year Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy candidate at The Fletcher School, concentrating in Human Security, Humanitarian Affairs, and International Security. She holds a B.S. in Public Health Sciences with a minor in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. With experience in clinical support, healthcare research, and policy-oriented projects on human trafficking and global environmental programs, she is committed to advancing human rights and international security. Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, she joined Praxis because its mission aligns with her academic focus and career goals, and she hopes to contribute to a publication that amplifies vulnerable voices and addresses root-cause, ground-up perspectives.

Cole Warren is a first-year MALD student focusing on International Development and Environmental Policy. After attending Amherst College, Cole worked for the Worcester Housing Authority to help provide affordable housing to residents of the second-largest city in New England. He joined Praxis to help cultivate interdisciplinary research focusing on how international development affects human security. He is excited to both develop his skills in academic editing and, hopefully, encourage people to consider the effects of development on people around the world.

Nicky Jinxuan is a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy candidate at The Fletcher School, focusing on international legal studies, human security, and humanitarian affairs. Her background is interdisciplinary, and she holds an undergraduate degree in journalism & law from Hunan University and previously served as a research assistant at Hunan’s international law institution. Her practical experience spans APEC, the Boao Forum for Asia, court, and law firm internships. She is happy to join Praxis as a Staff Editor, where she looks forward to delving deeper into security studies, contributing through both legal analysis and on-the-ground response experience, and learning from this wonderful community.

Frankie Garner is a first-year MALD student focusing on international law and conflict resolution. Prior to Fletcher, she spent two years working to expand legal access in Helena, Montana. She grew up in Newport News, Virginia, and holds a bachelor’s degree in global sustainability and history from the University of Virginia. At Praxis, she is excited to use digital storytelling to explore and share her interests at the intersection of international law, migration, and the environment.