Named for a longtime U.S. Ambassador to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Max Kampelman Fellows represent the next generation of American leaders in security policy, human rights, and strategic communications.
Collin Frank, Policy Fellow, is a Master of Science in Foreign Service candidate at Georgetown University specializing in science and technology in international affairs. Originally from Carefree, Arizona, he served as a Fulbright Scholar in Armenia from fall 2023 to spring 2024 teaching English at Yerevan State University. Prior to joining the Commission, Collin worked with the Government Accountability Office, the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, and most recently with the U.S. Embassy in Croatia. Collin is proficient in Russian and studies Eastern Armenian and Croatian. His research focuses on U.S. diplomacy, illicit finance, and energy and security issues in Eurasia.
Viktor Olah Sallai, Policy Fellow, is currently pursuing an M.A. in European Studies at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service. Born and raised in Hungary, Viktor previously completed a B.A. in International Affairs at the George Washington University, where he served as a research assistant examining corruption among the Slovenian political elite. Prior to his arrival at the Commission, Viktor worked as a Legislative Fellow in the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as an intern at the Mayors Migration Council, UnidosUS, and Refugee Council USA. He is proficient in Hungarian and French. His research interests focus on corruption, foreign influence in Europe, rule of law, and threats to democratic governance.
Nate Gattuso, Communications Fellow, recently graduated from The George Washington University’s Elliot School of International Affairs with a B.A. in International Affairs, concentrating in economics, and a B.S. in International Business. Immediately prior to joining the Helsinki Commission, Nate served as an Information Analysis intern with D.C.’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency. He has previously interned with the Department of State at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations and Albright Stonebridge Group’s U.S. practice.
Maggie Spence, Intern, recently graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies with a M.A. in International Relations where she focused on national security issues in Europe and Eurasia. She also holds a B.A. in International Studies and French from Butler University. Before joining the commission, Maggie most recently served as a Global Coordinator working on Sub-Saharan Africa for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – ALSAC. She has previously interned for Ranking Member Steve Cohen in the U.S. House of Representatives and has gained experience doing NGO work for The International Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is proficient in French. Maggie’s research interests include transatlantic security, defense policy, democratization, intelligence, and conflict management.
Former Kampelman Fellows
Summer 2025
Connor Lewis (Policy)
Matthew Matava (Policy)
Caden Umansky (Communications)
Spring 2025
Ann Olivia Radicioni (Policy)
Sarah Stevens (Communications)
Fall 2024
Isabella Baker (Policy)
Sophia McGrath (Policy)
Justin Moorad (Communications)
Jared Smith (Communications)
Summer 2024
Anthony Hu (Policy)
Ashleigh Grindon (Policy)
Bridgette Lang (Communications)
Angelica Berrios-Nieves (Communications)
Lilja Kjaernested (Intern)
Spring 2024
Kate Riccardelli (Communications)
Grace Jarrett (Communications)
Fall 2023
Catherine Cata (Policy)
Bethany Salas (Policy)
Zachary Stoor (Policy)
Chloé Evans-Svarre (Communications)
Alanna Margulies (Communications)
Kyle Garett (Intern)
Summer 2023
Ian Gilchrist (Policy)
Zachary Stoor (Policy)
Beth Wiesinger (Communications)
Alanna Margulies (Communications)
Spring 2023
Georgiy Kent (Policy)
Diana Sosa (Policy)
Beth Wiesinger (Communications)
Fall 2022
Christina Oh (Policy)
Ashley Bradway (Policy)
Desiree Winns (Communications)
Summer 2022
Jessika Nebrat (Policy)
Mollie Blum (Policy)
Jennie Piotrzkowski (Communications)
Spring 2022
Ryn Hintz (Policy)
Paulina Kanburiyan (Policy)
Worth Talley (Communications)
Fall 2021
Rowan Baker (Policy)
Nathaniel Haas (Policy)
Arwen Struthers (Communications)
Summer 2021
Rowan Baker (Policy)
Joelle Besch (Policy)
Katya Sankow (Communications)
Spring 2021
Taylor Buck (Policy)
Harrison Nugent (Policy)
Emma Derr (Communications)
Katya Sankow (Communications)
Fall 2020
Zantana Ephrem (Policy)
Michelle Ngirbabul (Policy)
Emma Derr (Communications)
Spring 2020
Erick Boone (Policy)
Courtney Kaufman (Policy)
Mia Speier (Communications)
Fall 2019
Erick Boone (Policy)
Juliet Michaelson (Policy)
Annie Lentz (Communications)
Summer 2019
Andrew Carroll (Policy)
Daniela Ondraskova (Policy)
Annie Lentz (Communications)
Spring 2019
Harrison William Prescott Floyd (Policy)
Alexandre Le Coz (Policy)
Shruti Bhatt (Communications)
Fall 2018
Thea Dunlevie (Policy)
Cade Stone (Policy)
Yena Seo (Communications)
Summer 2018
Felicia Garcia (Policy)
Berke Gursoy (Policy)
Sean McAndrews (Policy)
Teresa Cardenas (Communications)