Greg Pekurney is a junior from North Richland Hills, Texas, majoring in Constitutional Democracy (U.S. & the World Focus) and History, with minors in Political Science and Latin American Studies. Active on campus, he serves as a Justice for the Residential Halls Association and works as a TA for the Amish Communities class on campus. In his free time, Greg likes to run, hike, watch sports, and build the occasional LEGO set when available. After completing his undergraduate studies, Greg plans on joining the Kinder Institute M.A. on Atlantic History & Politics before starting work in historical research and museum education.

Bobby Lee is a junior from Waterloo, Illinois, double-majoring in History and Constitutional Democracy and double-minoring in East Asian Studies and Political Science. Bobby is actively involved on campus in organizations including the Mizzou Tour Team, Office of Admissions, and Student Organization for the Advancement of Research Education. Additionally, he is currently working on the Santa Fe Trail Project sponsored by the Kinder Institute as part of the ASH Scholars program. Upon graduation, Bobby aspires to attend a doctoral program in history, focusing on the social, political, and borderlands history of China and Taiwan. In his free time, he is an avid fan of basketball and soccer (Go Nuggets and Newcastle!) and Dungeons and Dragons.

A junior at Mizzou, Luke Hruby is a double major in Political Science and Constitutional Democracy. He is involved in the Missouri Students Association, where he serves as an Academic Senator for the College of Arts and Science and sits on the Internal Affairs Committee to help delegate funding to student organizations across campus. He also serves as a Justice for the Residence Halls Association, where he works to improve student life and well-being in the dorms. Outside of his involvement on campus, Luke enjoys cheering on Mizzou athletics and is a huge fan of Chicago sports and Formula 1 racing.

Olivia Gyapong is a junior at the University of Missouri, double majoring in Journalism and Political Science and minoring in Constitutional Democracy. She is involved in MU’s National Association of Black Journalists student chapter, the Little Sisters of the Gold Rose service sorority, and undergraduate research. She is originally from Silver Spring, MD, and, if her dreams of obtaining a Fulbright do not pan out, plans to return to the DMV area to pursue a law degree and a career as a foreign policy reporter. When she is not writing for the Columbia Missourian, taking photos, participating in extracurriculars, or doing community service, Olivia loves to cook, bake, and play with her pet rabbit called Salt.

Carly Gordon is a sophomore honors student from St. Charles, Missouri, pursuing a double major in Political Science and International Studies, with an emphasis in Latin American Studies, as well as minors in Spanish and Constitutional Democracy. On campus, Carly serves as Vice President of Model United Nations and participates in Pi Sigma Alpha (Mizzou’s Political Science Club). She hopes to utilize the skills she’s refining as an undergraduate in a career in foreign service. Outside of school, Carly enjoys listening to podcasts and traveling with friends.

Malcolm Gerhardt is a sophomore from St. Louis, MO, majoring in Education with a focus on Secondary Social Studies. In addition to being a member of the Kinder Institute Society of Fellows, he serves as treasurer for the Mizzou Young Democratic Socialists of America. In his free time, Malcolm enjoys creating linocuts, watching Star Trek, and making semi-legible latte art.

Maggie Funston is a sophomore from Festus, Missouri, majoring in Political Science and Constitutional Democracy. On campus, Maggie is the president of Mizzou Model United Nations, a senator for the Missouri Students Association (MSA), and the director of MSA’s First Year Council. She is also a member of the Mizzou Mock Trial Association, Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society), and the MU Chancellor’s Standing Committees on Undergraduate Curriculum and Information Security Council Governance. As she moves through her studies, Maggie looks forward to attending law school, and cannot wait to continue learning about the world around her!

Mya Franklin is a sophomore from Saint Louis, Missouri, majoring in Constitutional Democracy and Political Science, with minors in History and Spanish. Her studies focus on constitutional law and founding documents. In addition to being a member of the 2023-24 Society of Fellows cohort, Mya did campaign work for Kip Kendrick last school year, and she currently works at the RSVP Center and is training to be a future Peer Educator. She is also involved in the service sorority, Little Sisters of the Gold Rose. In her free time, she enjoys listening to Taylor Swift, watching sit-coms, and eating good food.

Gwen Blevins is a sophomore from Kansas City, MO, majoring in Constitutional Democracy and International Studies, with minors in Spanish and Political Science. Gwen is involved on campus with the Missouri Debate Union, as the Director of Programming, Mizzou Model United Nations, as Parliamentarian, and the Kinder Undergraduate Society. She also works as a Campaign Fellow at the Missouri State Democratic Caucus, where she assists in fundraising events and campaign financing. In her free time, Gwen enjoys crocheting, playing video games with friends, and reading comics. Gwen is passionate about international affairs and Indigenous rights, and she hopes to attend graduate school after finishing at Mizzou to pursue a career in the Department of State.

Mason Andrews is a third-year student from St. Louis, Missouri, who is majoring in Economics and History with a minor in Creative Writing. A former Discovery Fellow, Mason serves as the Treasurer of the Mizzou Undergraduate Society of History and is currently working on his honors thesis which seeks to understand the cultural significance of social banditry during the so-called Golden Age of Hijacking. After he graduates, Mason intends to pursue a graduate degree in history. In addition to his studies, Mason spends his time reading horror comics and listening to the ramblings of painter and jazz musician John Lurie.