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Global Board

IAPSS President

The IAPSS President leads the organization and the Executive Committee, chairing Executive Committee meetings and ensuring that there is a collaboration between global departments, IAPSS Regions, and other organizational facets. They represent IAPSS externally and directly oversee the International Cooperation Department, which establishes and maintains IAPSS’ collaborations with other organizations, including but not limited to partners, association members, and strategic student government and advocacy allies. The IAPSS President has a pivotal role in IAPSS’ advocacy efforts to improve the lives of political science students and impact relevant policies at all levels of government. They provide an annual report to IAPSS members on the organization’s activities at a General Assembly near the end of each elected mandate.

Colby Gauthier

President

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Colby holds a BA Honors in Political Studies at the University of Manitoba in Canada and will complete his MA in Political Science at a top Canadian university through 2026, having been awarded a TAship and full-tuition acceptance package. Beyond university, Colby was an analyst with the IAPSS’ student-led think tank Crisis Observatory, has peer-reviewed for the academic journal Politikon, held the positions of Strategic Outreach Coordinator and Financial Director for IAPSS, has one paper published with multiple working papers, and is now IAPSS’ President for the 2025-2026 mandate. As for leadership, Colby credits many of his skills and motivations to having been mentored by some of the best, IAPSS’ two last Presidents, Oleksii Zahreba and Eyrin Kyriakidi. Colby has worked tirelessly alongside both former leaders to develop IAPSS into what it is today and only wants to see that progress continue. As a result, Colby and former Head of Programs, Tiago Nogueira, have designed and formed a top-tier team to lead the organization through the next mandate.

Georgia Taylor

Director of International Cooperation

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Georgia Taylor is pursuing a double major in International Affairs and Political Science at the University of Georgia (UGA), where she is expected to graduate in 2029. Her academic interests center on international diplomacy and the empowerment of youth in politics and governance. Beyond her studies, Georgia serves as the Director of International Cooperation of the International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS) for the 2025–2026 mandate. Before joining the Executive Committee, Georgia founded a chapter of the Georgia High School Voter Program (GHSVP) in her home county of Catoosa, expanding civic engagement opportunities for young voters. She is also an alumna of the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program for Social Studies (Group 61) and a recipient of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award (2025). At UGA, she is actively involved in the Student Government Association, where she continues to advocate for student participation in democratic processes. As Director of International Cooperation, Georgia brings a deep commitment to youth leadership and international cooperation, striving to strengthen IAPSS’s global community and inspire the next generation of politically engaged students.

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Director of Global Partnerships

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Global Partnerships Associate

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IAPSS Secretariat

The IAPSS Secretariat oversees IAPSS’ internal communications and democratic processes. The Secretary-General leads the Secretariat, which looks after the website, email accounts, and project management applications. They take minutes at Executive Committee meetings, organize General Assemblies and elections, ensure the IAPSS Legal Framework is followed, and oversee all matters pertaining to memberships.

Tiago Nogueira

Secretary-General

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Tiago is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in European Union Law at the University of Minho, from which he also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Since his secondary school years, he has been actively involved in student activism and the defence of student interests. He strengthened this involvement during his higher education by participating in various university bodies and associations. These include the Academic Association of the University of Minho, the Political Science Students’ Association, the Pedagogical Council of the School of Economics and Management, the School Council of the School of Law, the Academic Senate, which involved engaging in various committees and working groups, as well as the Disciplinary Council of the University of Minho. Currently, Tiago is involved in projects with the National Youth Council of Portugal and actively participates in volunteer work. His research interests focus on European affairs, public policies and governance, participation, democracy, and elections. He has already published an article in a renowned Portuguese scientific journal on youth participation in European elections.

Jason Eappen

Deputy Secretary-General

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Jason is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Georgia. He is completing his bachelor’s degree in Political Science and International Affairs from the School of Public and International Affairs. He wants to work in the political realm to affect education policy to ensure quality educational outcomes in Georgia and the vast communities around him. In his free time, he loves to watch Netflix, cook (still working on it), or hang out with friends. He is excited to be your Deputy Secretary General for IAPSS for the 2025-
2026 mandate!

Jamie Patrice Pendon

Secretariat Officer

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Jamie completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Guelph (CA). Where she participated in an entrepreneurial club focusing on sustainability and circular economy initiative. Throughout her undergrad, her academic interests focused on environmental governance, and exploring corporate and government relations with an emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and corporate accountability. Currently she is working as an intern in government affairs within the Canadian auto industry, focusing on tariffs, trade and both domestic and international regulations. She plans to pursue a Master Degree in public policy and law, aiming to specialize in international relations and governance.

Nicholas Parma

Secretariat Officer (Memberships)

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Nicholas is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Within IAPSS, he serves as a Secretariat Officer with responsibility for supporting the President in managing memberships. His academic interests focus on international relations and security, with a particular attention to issues of war and conflict. Through his role at IAPSS, Nicholas is eager to contribute to strengthening collaboration among political science students worldwide. Looking ahead, Nicholas plans to pursue a Master’s degree in Crisis and Security Management, aiming to further specialize in the study of global security challenges.

Samuel Fordjour Boachie

Website Manager

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IAPSS Financial Administration Department

The Financial Administration Department of IAPSS maintains two main streams of work: the financial administration of the association (includes managing the annual budget, projections, accounts, expenses, etc.), as well as all of IAPSS’ fundraising efforts.

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Financial Director

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Deputy Financial Director

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Fundraising Officer

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IAPSS Advisory Board

The Advisory Board offers guidance to the current Global Board and reviews various IAPSS reports and processes for quality assurance.

For general inquiries please feel free to contact the IAPSS Advisory Board at advisoryboard@iapss.org

Eyrin Kyriakidi

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Eyrin graduated from the University of Peloponnese with a BA in Political Science and International Relations, and from Goethe-Universität Frankfurt with an MA in Modern East Asian Studies. Currently, she is pursuing an M.Sc. in International and European Studies at the University of Piraeus, Greece. She has previously worked at the Institute of International Economic Relations (Athens, Greece), the Centre for Security Studies (Athens, Greece), as well as at the Embassy of Greece in Seoul, Republic of Korea. She has also participated in delegations of the Hellenic Youth Parliament and the European Youth Parliament, and was a member of AEGEE/European Students’ Forum. Eyrin first joined IAPSS in 2021, as a member of the Political Theory Student Research Committee, where she later served as Chair. She later served as Vice-President & Head of the Academic Department of IAPSS from 2022 until 2024, then as President of IAPSS from 2024-2025. Her research focuses on the bilateral relations between China and North Korea, North Korean grand strategy, and East Asian political theory and philosophy.

Leah Rea

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VACANT

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IAPSS Programs Department

The IAPSS Programs Department oversees, manages, and produces all IAPSS programs and events not covered by the Academics Department. This includes working on and managing IAPSS’ annual World Congress, IAPSS Representative Programme, study trips/field schools, and more.

Melike Baş

Vice-President & Head of the Programs Department

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Melike is a final-year student in B.A. in English Translation & Interpretation and a third-year in B.A. International Relations in Atilim University, Ankara. Her journey with IAPSS started in April when she became a University Representative. She currently serves as the President of the International Relations Community in her university. Her main research interest is Game Theory and its integration into interdisciplinary fields. She now works on research titled “Can Skopos Theory and Game Theory be Integrated to Demonstrate Strategic Decision Making in a Translator’s Mind?” She also focuses on International Organizations, Middle Eastern Politics, and European Politics.

Olga Shevchuk

Deputy Head of the Programs Department

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Elena Evdokimova

World Congress Coordinator

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Elena Evdokimova is a final-year student of Political Science at Lomonosov Moscow State University. Her journey with IAPSS began in 2024, when she presented a paper on Russian digital authoritarianism at the World Congress in Athens. Since then, she has actively engaged in the international political science community, including participation in the IPSA World Congress in Seoul, the largest global event in the discipline. At her home university, she contributes to student-led academic discussions and research initiatives, strengthening dialogue between Russian and international perspectives. Her primary research interests include democracy studies, the history and politics of the post-Soviet space, development studies, and institutional design. She is particularly interested in how political institutions evolve under conditions of authoritarian resilience and democratic backsliding.

IAPSS Academic Department

The Academic Department of IAPSS constitutes the academic pillar of the Association. It is designed to offer a number of unique opportunities for students of political science and related disciplines to develop their skills in academic research, writing, and presentation at conferences and other events. The Academic Department oversees IAPSS’ Academic Affiliates, along with department programming and projects.

One of those programs includes the IAPSS Student Research Committees, which offer another range of opportunities to IAPSS members. After a successful application process, students and junior researchers can become members of an IAPSS SRC focused on a particular subfield in political science and related disciplines. Within the SRC, they interact with other individuals with similar interests, work together with the other members on papers and other forms of research outputs, enjoy both informal and formal activities, and may form panels for the IAPSS conferences as well as conferences held by IAPSS’ partner organizations.

The Academic Department also oversees public lectures from IAPSS members, SRC members, and scholars outside of our network. These lectures can be found as public lectures or as ARChive masterclasses. Additionally, department members may put on Research Seminars, Academic Conventions, and are essential to ensuring the greatest quality of abstract submissions for events like the IAPSS World Congress.

Last but not least, IAPSS Delegations are a prime outcome of the partnership of IAPSS with renowned academic and professional associations, such as IPSA (International Political Science Association), ECPR (European Consortium for Political Research), ISA (International Studies Association), or UACES (Academic Association for Contemporary European Studies). IAPSS panels at the conferences of these organizations feature selected work of the Academic Department affiliates and if capacity allows, separate Calls for Applications are launched for applicants who wish to submit abstracts for these panels.

For general inquiries please feel free to contact the Head of the Academic Department Team at academic@iapss.org

Soumyadeep Chowdhury

Vice-President & Head of the Academic Department

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Soumyadeep Chowdhury is Assistant Professor in Political Science at Adamas University, Kolkata. He is an Accelerating India Fellow with PPGF and researcher with Yale and Pennsylvania Institute from where he has received major grants. A recent Master’s graduate and a University of Calcutta Valedictorian for his academic excellence both at the undergraduate and Masters levels, Soumyadeep qualified the competitive Indian government examination, the UGC-NET JRF for determining eligibility for teaching and doctoral research. His publications on Indian Democracy and Politics have featured in several Scopus indexed journals of Sage, Routledge and Springer and his first monograph is upcoming with the Atlantic. Beyond academics and research, he is a passionate public speaker and holds multiple leadership roles at his University and also at the IAPSS as the VP & Head of Academics which he assumed following successful tenures as Deputy Head of Academics and a two term Chair of the Comparative Politics SRC which he also founded.

Soumya Tiwari

Deputy Head of the Academic Department

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Soumya Tiwari is a Doctoral Researcher in the domain of international business at FORE School of Management, New Delhi. She has completed her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Maitreyi College, University of Delhi, and a Master’s Degree in Political Science with specialisation in International Relations from the University of Delhi. Additionally, she has a diploma in International Affairs and Diplomacy from the Confederation of Young Leaders. She has authored a book titled “The voice of a soul”, which is a collection of her quotes and poetries. At the corporate front, she was employed in the Marketing and Communications research department as an Assistant Manager, where she worked on specific client-centric automotive projects. She also has a great passion for learning languages. She is proficient in French and Russian and has acquired a diploma in both languages from the School of Foreign Languages, Ministry of Defence. She currently serves as the Deputy Head of Academics at the International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS), Montreal, Canada. She previously served as a two-term chair of the Asia and Oceania Student Research Committee (AOSRC). IAPSS is a democratic student government recognised by the United Nations. She recently served as the instructor for conducting the ARChive Master classes at IAPSS on Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis. She has participated in panel discussions and has presented several lectures at IAPSS under the student research committee.

Allen David Simon

Academic Projects Coordinator

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Allen David Simon is a postgraduate student, pursuing M.A. (Political Science) at the Postgraduate and Research Department of Political Science, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata (University of Calcutta). Currently engaged as a Fellow at the Pehli Pedi Fellows Program (Jun-Sep 2025), The Future of India Foundation, and as a Researcher and Academic Projects Coordinator at the Department of Academics, International Association of Political Science Students, he graduated as valedictorian with B.A. Honors (Political Science) from St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata in 2024. He is a commentator in Eurasian studies, with his works being featured in multiple publications.

Bruno Rodrigues Pereira

Academic Programs Officer

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Bruno Rodrigues Pereira is a Brazilian undergraduate student of Political Science and Public Management at Universidade Estácio de Sá, where he is widely recognized as a reference student for his academic excellence, leadership, and civic engagement. At 28, Bruno is building a multidisciplinary trajectory that bridges scholarly research, political practice, public advocacy, and international collaboration. He currently serves as Academic Programs Officer at the International Association for Political Science Students (IAPSS), the world’s leading student-run political science organization recognized by the United Nations. In this role, he is responsible for the planning of global academic events and initiatives, promoting the exchange of ideas among students, early-career scholars, and institutions worldwide. He also contributes as a researcher on the Committee on Gender and Identity, where he develops and supports projects addressing intersectionality, identity politics, gender equity, and the global struggle for inclusion within political structures. Bruno is a member of the Ethnic-Racial Research Group (DVER) at the Fundação Universidade Federal do Rio Grande (FURG), where he investigates racial inequality, public policy, and Black political participation in Brazil. His current undergraduate thesis, titled “Politics as a Transformative Instrument in the Lives of Black Brazilians”, explores how political engagement serves as a mechanism of emancipation, resistance, and structural change for Afro-Brazilian communities.

IAPSS Public Relations Department

The Public Relations Department of IAPSS is mainly in charge of developing PR strategies and promoting IAPSS events and our academic publications.

Leonardo Lucchesi

Vice-President & Head of the Public Relations Department

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Leonardo holds a BA in political studies from the University of Florence, Italy, and is currently enrolled in an International Relations master’s with the same university. He has published an article on IAPSS A Different View about constitutional reform of the Italian system, and is currently working on publishing a paper that he presented at IAPSS World Congress 2024, on the adaptation of the “Madman Theory” to cyber-deterrence. Leonardo is also the co-founder of an innovative business related to digital services, serves as a manager in a cultural association, and works as an independent advisor on defense, security, and intelligence issues. This variety of experiences has enabled Leonardo to interact with a wide professional and business network, thus consolidating a flexible and target-oriented work method. Leonardo hopes to be able to contribute in a positive way to IAPSS growth.

Kritika Sharma

Deputy Head of Public Relations

deputypr@iapss.org

Kritika is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Political Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of Delhi. She is deeply passionate about research, both domestic and international political affairs, and content creation. At IAPSS, Kritika contributes to social media management, visual design, and content development, aiming to make political discourse more engaging and accessible.

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Press Officer

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Media Manager

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Alana Gale

Senior Media Manager

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Alana Gale is a fourth year student at Memorial University of Newfoundland, working towards a B.A. in Political Science and English. As the Vice President of the Memorial Politics and Law Society (PALS) and a member of Women in International Security Canada, she works to build connections between young people and professionals in fields related to political science, hoping to grow interest in this critical area. With experience in social media management – serving as the Director of Public Relations for PALS and currently fulfilling that role on a municipal campaign team – she’s excited to work with the IAPSS and contribute to its growth.

Academic Affiliates

Coordinated and represented by the Academic Department, IAPSS offers a number of ways for students to get involved and further develop academic experiences such as publishing in different formats and other important skills. We operate two journals (Politikon and Encuentro Latinoamericano), one blog (A Different View), and a Think Tank (Crisis Observatory). For each branch, one IAPSS Board member (a Coordinator or an Editor-in-Chief) is responsible, together with the Head of the Department.

The two IAPSS journals (the flagship journal Politikon with a general focus and Encuentro Latinoamericano, which focuses on Latin American Studies) run a double-blind peer review process, as any professional journal. This, together with the expertise of the Editorial Boards, the Advisory Committee members, and the Paper Submission Guidelines ensures that each issue includes a number of high-quality articles, written predominantly by students and junior researchers.

Those who are interested in contributing with shorter reflection pieces can apply to join the Authorial Board of our blog ‘A Different View’ or submit a guest contribution to it.  Each year, multiple competitive Call-for-Applications is launched to invite students in the network to submit their blog pieces. Now and again, a select group of students or more experienced junior researchers will work together on a prescribed general theme.

Dr Anya Kuteleva

Editor-in-Chief of Politikon: The IAPSS Journal of Political Science

politikonjournal@iapss.org

Anya Kuteleva is an interdisciplinary scholar whose work intertwines international relations, development studies, energy security, and feminist-informed approaches to politics. Her research centers on the nexus between politics and sociocultural contexts in international relations and develops a cross-disciplinary methodological toolkit around the concept of discursive politics. She is particularly interested in politics in China, Russia, Canada, and the Central Asian region. In 2022, she joined the University of Wolverhampton (UK) as a senior lecturer in International Relations. Previously, she obtained a PhD in Political Science from the University of Alberta (Canada) and held a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (Russia). She is the author of China’s Energy Security and Relations with Petrostates: Oil as an Idea (Routledge 2021) and published articles in leading academic journals, including Europe-Asia Studies, Eurasian Geography and Economics, Problems of Post-Communism, European Journal of International Security, and Energy Research & Social Science.

Dr Delipe Honorato

Editor-in-Chief of Encuentro Latinoamericano: Revista de Ciencia Politica

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Felipe Antonio Honorato (Brazil) is a PhD in Social Change and Political Participation by the School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities of the University of São Paulo, Brazil. Honorato is the Editor-in-chief of ELA and also a member of the editorial board of the Berkeley Journal of Sociology. He was a visiting PhD researcher in the Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology of KU Leuven, Belgium (2023-2024) and served as research intern at the Center for Ibero-American Studies of Charles University, Czech Republic (2022-2023). His research interests are history and migratory history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), history of the former Belgian Colonial Empire and written media analysis.

Saareena Asrar

Editor-in-Chief of A Different View

adifferentview@iapss.org

Saareena is a recent graduate in Political Science from Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, where she has authored a research dissertation titled “Democratic State Building in Israel-Palestine: A Constructivist Analysis.” Saareena has previously served as an Editor at IAPSS from 2022 to 2025 and has worked at several prestigious policy institutions, including the Parliamentary Development Unit (PDU) of the Punjab Assembly, Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS), and PILDAT. She has been actively engaged in academic writing since 2018, with extensive experience in content editing, research, and social media writing. Her academic work includes topics such as political discourse analysis, Middle Eastern politics, Constructivism, Memory Studies and International relations. Her research interests lie in the intersection of language, power, identity, memory and global politics, with a regional focus on South Asia and the Middle East. She has presented papers at multiple national and international conferences, including on topics such as Pakistan’s foreign policy discourse, institutional imbalances in Pakistan, and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Her publications include contributions to peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Politics and International Studies and Journal of Development and Social Sciences. Beyond academia, Saareena has been part of youth policy initiatives such as PILDAT’s Youth Parliament Pakistan (2023–2025) and represented her university in the APEX educational exchange delegation to the United States. She is currently serving as Co-Director Publications at the Lahore-based NGO, Maqsad.

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