Directory

More than anything, the Kinder Institute is a vibrant, diverse community of scholars who share not only an academic interest in rigorously unpacking the complex history of constitutional democracy in the U.S. and around the globe but also a commitment to collective inquiry. Both in the classroom and beyond it, our undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty learn both alongside and from one another, and they do so with the kind of civility and interdisciplinary curiosity that is essential to generating innovative scholarship and engaging in productive discourse.

You can contact the Kinder Institute front desk with questions at, (573) 882-3330. For questions specifically regarding undergraduate programs, contact Dr. Thomas Kane, Director of Undergraduate Studies, at KaneTC@missouri.edu.

Use the tabs below to meet the people who make up the Kinder Institute.

Harrison Armstrong

Harrison Armstrong

Undergraduate Fellows,

Harrison Armstrong is a senior from North Carolina, majoring in Constitutional Democracy and Political Science, with a minor in History. Harrison is the Treasurer for the Washington Society and is involved in the Kinder Institute Undergraduate Society. Outside of school, Harrison enjoys rock climbing, hiking, and reading.

Marin Chamberlin

Marin Chamberlin

Undergraduate Fellows, Kinder Scholars,

Marin Chamberlin is an MU junior studying Constitutional Democracy and Philosophy. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, she plans to pursue an MA in International Affairs and Governance after her Bachelor’s. Marin currently serves the MU community in various positions, including as a Residential Advisor and as the Student Director for the Deaton Scholars Program, which promotes professional development and public service projects for MU students from diverse backgrounds. She also participated in the Kinder Scholars DC program during Summer 2025, serves as the sitting president of the Mizzou chapter of Universities Fighting World Hunger, through which she had the privilege of representing Mizzou at the National UFWH conference in Spring 2024, and is a member of It’s On Us, a student organization focused on the prevention of sexual violence on college campuses. In her spare time, Marin enjoys journaling, reading, and spending time with her cat, Bean.

Faith Glasgow

Faith Glasgow

Undergraduate Fellows,

Faith Glasgow is a junior from Lee’s Summit, MO, majoring in Political Science and Psychology with minors in Spanish, Law, and Constitutional Democracy. Faith serves on the Executive Board of Mizzou’s Political Science Honors Society (Pi Sigma Alpha), as VP of Service, and on the Executive Board of the Phi Mu Fraternity, as Director of Equity and Inclusion. Faith completed a CLIP internship at the Missouri Capitol in the House of Representatives during her freshman year and was recently a subject in the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ documentary film, Girls State. As a film subject, she traveled to film festivals and the Democratic National Convention, completing press circuits and interviews. After her undergraduate degrees, Faith plans to attend law school with a focus on immigration law. In her free time, she enjoys Pilates, weightlifting, reading, and the lake.

Aidan Heaney

Aidan Heaney

Undergraduate Fellows,

Aidan Heaney is a second-year MU student from Hermann, MO, studying Constitutional Democracy, Peace Studies, and Philosophy. Following his time at Mizzou, he intends on pursuing a master’s in international relations/foreign service to hopefully become a diplomat. Aidan is currently involved with a variety of organizations representing his interests, including Model UN, where he serves as treasurer, The Washington Society, serving as president, The Missouri Students Association, serving as senate chair of sustainability, The Audio and Radio Technology Club, serving as vice-president, and with KCOU Music, where he’s a DJ. Aidan loves spending his spare time reading, playing guitar, being outside, drinking tea, and dabbling in pogo sticking.

Liza Kadyschuk

Liza Kadyschuk

Undergraduate Fellows,

Liza Kadyschuk is a sophomore from St. Charles, IL, studying Psychology, Political Science, and Constitutional Democracy, while pursuing minors in History and Spanish. On campus, Liza is a Captain on the Mizzou Mock Trial Team, a Residential Advisor, and a research assistant in the Personality and Emotional Control Lab. Outside of class, she enjoys running, spending time with friends and family, going to museums (specifically Ancient Egyptian exhibits), and camping. After graduating, Liza plans to go to law school to become an attorney.

Austin Lee

Austin Lee

Undergraduate Fellows, Kinder Scholars,

Austin Lee is a junior from Lee’s Summit, MO, studying Constitutional Democracy, Political Science, and Economics. On campus, Austin is an Honors College Student Ambassador and a member of the Mizzou Mock Trial Team. Outside of class, he enjoys reading, going on runs, and watching Premier League soccer. Austin plans on attending law school after completing his undergraduate degree.

Adam Lupton

Adam Lupton

Undergraduate Fellows,

Adam Lupton is a sophomore studying Constitutional Democracy and English at the University of Missouri. He stays busy with the Kinder Institute, College of Arts and Sciences, and Fishbowl Stand Up Club. Outside of school, he enjoys reading, talking about music, and taking long walks on the beach.

Brock Murphy

Brock Murphy

Undergraduate Fellows,

Brock Murphy is a second-year undergraduate from Granite City, Illinois, studying History, Political Science, and Constitutional Democracy on a Pre-Law track. Outside of the Kinder Institute, Brock is a Stamps Scholar, a radio DJ for KCOU, and an honorary member of the Missouri State University Cheese club. Outside of university activities, Brock is an avid reader, crossword puzzler, and chef, and he plays the guitar, saxophone, and piano. After graduation, Brock plans to attend law school or perhaps a PhD program. After this, he will probably still be reading Ulysses.

Brayden Pirrung

Brayden Pirrung

Undergraduate Fellows,

Brayden Pirrung is an MU sophomore double-majoring in Constitutional Democracy and Political Science. On campus, he is a Senator and Chair in the Missouri Students Association, Treasurer of the Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity, and a member of the Kinder Institute ASH Scholars research team working on a public history project commemorating the United States’ semiquincentennial.

Mackenna Riddle

Mackenna Riddle

Undergraduate Fellows,

McKenna Riddle is a senior from Tucson, Arizona, majoring in Political Science and Journalism, with a minor in Film. After graduation, she hopes to obtain a master’s degree in art history and pursue a career either in museum curation or education. On campus, she’s employed at MizzouRec, a member of the DC Pathways Scholars, and an MU Study Abroad alumni. In her free time, McKenna likes to read, write and hang out with her cat, Cleopatra.

Ansa Sunil

Ansa Sunil

Undergraduate Fellows, Kinder Scholars,

Ansa Sunil is a senior at the University of Missouri, majoring in Women’s & Gender Studies and Psychological Sciences. She is also pursuing minors and certificates in Addiction Studies, Multicultural Studies, Leadership and Public Service, Computer Science, and Information Technology. Passionate about education, advocacy, and innovation, Ansa aspires to work at the National Women’s History Museum as the Assistant Director of Strategic Programs and Education. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the stars through astronomy, studying human cultures through anthropology, and expressing creativity through pottery.

Kiraly Vega

Kiraly Vega

Undergraduate Fellows,

Kiraly Vega is a sophomore from Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She plans to major in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Mathematics and Constitutional Democracy, and she hopes to work in clean energy policy after college. Kiraly conducts research with the Mizzou Asphalt Pavement Innovation Lab through the Stamps Scholars Program, aiming to create more sustainable asphalt with recycled additives, is also involved in the Mizzou Model United Nations and the Society of Women Engineers, and serves as a Tiger Pantry Ambassador. Outside of school, Kiraly enjoys reading, listening to her classic rock records, Irish dancing, and following international politics.

Lucas Warren

Lucas Warren

Undergraduate Fellows, Kinder Scholars,

Lucas Warren is a senior from Festus, MO, majoring in Constitutional Democracy and Political Science. On campus, Lucas is Captain of the MU Mock Trial Association and Secretary for Mizzou Model United Nations. In his free time, Lucas enjoys playing video games, reading, and spending time with friends and family. After completing his undergraduate studies, Lucas plans on attending law school with the goal of becoming a practicing attorney.

Zay Yontz

Zay Yontz

Undergraduate Fellows,

Zay Yontz is a sophomore from Columbia, MO, double-majoring in Constitutional Democracy and Political Science. On campus, she is a member of the Mizzou Mock Trial Association and plans to attend law school after graduation, and outside of class, she enjoys baking, reading, listening to music, and spending time with her friends.

Bella Zielinski

Bella Zielinski

Undergraduate Fellows,

Bella Zielinski is a junior from Bloomingdale, Illinois, majoring in Journalism and Constitutional Democracy with hopes of going to law school following her undergrad studies. On campus, you can usually find Bella in the newsroom or at the Rec, where she is a TigerX fitness instructor (come to Tiger Tease Thursday nights at 9pm!) In her free time, Bella enjoys working out, playing pickleball, cooking, reading and obsessing over Dancing with the Stars.