Editorial Board
Editor-In-Chief
Joseph Brennan is a senior majoring in International and Homeland Security with a minor in Data Analytics. He is the EIC for the Diplomatic Envoy, the President of Sigma Iota Rho, and the Undersecretary General of General Assemblies for SHUMUN. Additionally, he is a member of the Buccino Leadership Institute and is interested in international security, military affairs, and cybersecurity.
Contact Joseph at joseph.brennan@student.shu.edu
Managing Editor
Yasmin Obeidallah is a junior majoring in Diplomacy and International Relations with a minor in Arabic. Yasmin is also enrolled in the 3+3 B.S./J.D. program. Yasmin’s passion for global news and writing brought her to The Diplomatic Envoy. In addition to her role as managing editor, Yasmin is also a member of Sigma Iota Rho, the honor society for International Studies. Her interests include international law, human rights policy, and exploring other cultures.
Contact Yasmin at yasmin.obeidallah@student.shu.edu
International News Editor
Allison Bodaken is a senior in the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, with two minors in Spanish and Journalism. She is originally from Pasadena, California. On campus, she works as a student ambassador for the undergraduate admissions office, and a manager of the news department at WSOU, Seton Hall’s radio station. Allison’s interests include broadcast news, human rights policy, international politics, government analysis, and occasionally Rupaul’s Drag Race.
Contact Allison at allison.bodaken@student.shu.edu
Opinion Editor
Cameron Bird is a Junior with a double major in Diplomacy and Economics. He’s currently pursuing these degrees for a career in the foreign service, and he hopes to eventually do research. He has lived in London, Shanghai, and New York.
Contact Cameron at cameron.bird@student.shu.edu
Associate Editor
Will Coppola is a sophomore at Seton Hall University majoring in Diplomacy and International Relations. His research interest includes the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and civil conflicts. He aspires to pursue a career in National Security
Contact Will at william.coppola@student.shu.edu
Campus News Editor
Enja is a sophomore majoring in International Relations and Diplomacy, and has been writing for the Envoy since coming to Seton Hall. Starting as a Staff Writer, Enja has written articles on a variety of topics ranging from covering topics ranging from covering conflict in the Middle East and political turbulence in the Balkans, to opinion articles regarding Canadian diplomacy. He’s excited for another year at the Envoy.
Contact Enja at benjamin.barry@student.shu.edu
Sports, Business & Culture Editor
Madeline Kruszczynski is a junior at Seton Hall University, majoring in International Economics and Relations with a minor in Arabic. She is a member of both the Seton Hall honors program and the Buccino Leadership Institute. Passionate about international affairs, Madeline has a particular interest in global economics in the Middle East and North Africa region. She currently serves as the Sports, Business, and Culture Editor, where she proposes articles that explore interesting, often overlooked narratives in international affairs.
Contact Madeline at madeline.kruszczynski@student.shu.edu
Layout Editor
Elizabeth Denton is a sophomore in the School of Diplomacy and International Relations with a double major in Philosophy. In addition to her role in the Envoy, Elizabeth is in the University Honors Program, Model UN, and the Independent Musician Society. Her areas of interest are primarily focused on international law and global governance.Contact Elizabeth at elizabeth.denton@student.shu.edu
Digital Editor
Abigale Giordano is a sophomore double majoring in Political Science and Philosophy. Abigale is passionate about making international issues accessible and engaging diverse audiences. In addition to her role as Digital Editor, Abigale serves as Treasurer for Seton Hall United Nations Association and is a member of both the Honors program and the Buccino Leadership Institute. Abigale hopes to become a lawyer, pursuing her passion for research and human rights while advocating for others.
Contact Abigale at abigale.giordano@student.shu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Courtney Smith is the current acting dean and an associate professor at the Seton Hall University School of Diplomacy and International Relations. His areas of study include international organizations, United Nations studies, and peace studies. In addition to the Envoy, he also advises the Seton Hall United Nations Association (SHUNA).
Contact Dr. Smith at courtney.smith@shu.edu.
Communications Liaison
Allison Bennett is a second year in the 3+2 BS/MA Diplomacy and International Relations program with a secondary major in Philosophy and minor in German. Outside of the Envoy Allison is Secretary for the Seton Hall United Nations Association, a News Writer for The Setonian, a member of the honors program and of Seton Hall’s School of Diplomacy and International Relations media and marketing team.
Contact Allison at allison.bennet@student.shu.edu
To contact the editorial board, write to thediplomaticenvoy@gmail.com.