A recent graduate of Villanova University with a master’s in political science, Misha is a passionate social science researcher looking toward a career in research, with a particular focus on post-Soviet countries. In addition to serving as an IVLP Program Assistant, Misha also serves as an Editorial Assistant with the Digest of Middle East Studies and is a Semi-Finalist for a 2023 U.S. State Department Fulbright Student Grant (Estonia).