Busola Adeshina is from Lagos, Nigeria, and is pursuing her master’s in Public Policy and Management at Heinz College. She is passionate about the SDGs, sustainability, economic development, and how data can be utilized to resolve the real-world problems faced by people in the global south – such as poor health and healthcare access, and pervasive poverty. 

She is especially excited about the opportunity to collaborate with fellow scholars in exploring innovative solutions to urgent societal challenges and advocating for informed policy decisions. Busola has diverse professional experience in risk analysis, research, and project management, which she believes brings a unique perspective to her role as an editor on the Heinz Journal.

Silvia Borzutzky is is the Faculty Adviser for the Heinz Journal. She is a Teaching Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. 

Borzutzky has written extensively on social security and human rights policies in Chile, as well as Chilean politics. She is the author, co-author, and co-editor of six books, and she has also authored over 50 articles dealing with Chilean politics, social security, and social assistance.

She serves in the Editorial Board of several journals including Social and Public Policy Review, The Journal of Societal and Social Policy, and Poverty and Public Policy Journal. Additionally, she has received numerous Teaching Awards, including the Martcia T. Wade Award from the H. John Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy in 2012.

Nate Brooks is a Master of Science in Public Policy and Management student from Eastern Kentucky who is studying economic development, program design, and the clean energy transition at CMU. He has worked in overdose prevention media for several years in Kentucky and received his Bachelor's degree in economics from Western Kentucky University. In his free time, he runs, gardens, plays music, and walks around looking at things. Nate is interested in the Heinz Journal for its collaborative writing and its embrace of new ideas. He hopes to help good ideas stand out and push our society in a direction that improves the quality of life for all our citizens.  

Manuela is a political scientist originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has honed her skills in the public sector since 2014, contributing significantly at both city and national levels. Her journey includes managing the implementation of a national beneficiary system for households seeking social housing programs until 2019. 

In Buenos Aires, Manuela served as Chief of Staff in the Coordination and Control Department and the Secretary of Wellbeing and Third Age policies. Additionally, she gained valuable experience as an Operations Analyst in a Blockchain Security DAO for a year before transitioning to Heinz. She found herself drawn to the Heinz Journal due to its reputation as a platform for insightful discourse on public policy issues, offering an ideal avenue to contribute her expertise and to engage with a broader audience.

From Cleveland, Ohio, Avery Hart is a second-year Heinz College student in the Public Policy and Management program. Specializing in Urban and Regional Economic Development, Avery is driven by a keen interest in leveraging her expertise to make significant contributions as a city or urban planner following her graduation. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh, where she majored in Economics with minors in Political Science, Legal Studies, History, and Psychology. 

Her passion for writing and editing drew her to Heinz Journal. Outside of school, she is an avid equestrian, competing several times a month at national horse shows in the hunter/jumper field. Her horses are her biggest motivation and she is thrilled to be able to continue riding and competing while at Heinz.

Anthony Haynes is a first-year Heinz College student in the MSPPM-DC program. Professionally, Anthony serves as an Army aviation officer, having previously obtained his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science at the United States Military Academy – West Point.

His research and policy interests span human and environmental security, civil-military affairs, equitable development practice, community resilience, and socio-technical systems. Anthony is particularly focused on merging these fields to address the root causes of conflict, guiding the design of holistic policy solutions and the development of integrative institutions.

Anthony became an editor for the Heinz Journal to engage more deeply with the work of other students and experts in fields of interest, as well as to both develop understanding and create opportunities for collaboration.

Claire, originally from Denver, Colorado, is a student at CMU passionate about the intersection of health and our built environment. After graduating from Whitman College with a bachelor’s degree in Politics and Environmental Studies, her interests led her to diverse experiences, including living in South Korea and Alaska. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running, and spending time with her dog, Taiko. She is thrilled to be part of the Heinz Journal as an editor and is committed to amplifying the voices and passions of her fellow students while advancing conversations on critical issues.

Meet Curtis Lee, a second-year Heinz College student who is currently pursuing the Accelerated Masters Program for Public Policy and Management. He first underwent his undergraduate studies at Carnegie Mellon University in Policy and Management. Curtis enjoyed reading about foreign policy, politics, defense, and future technologies so much that the interest drew him to his current role at the Heinz Journal. 

Outside of school, Curtis enjoys watching movies and going to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Jacob is a second-year graduate student in the Heinz College MSPPM-DC track with a professional and academic background in computer programming and data analytics. He understands the power that exists in the written word and that good data visualization can sell a narrative, which is exactly why he is an editor for the Heinz Journal. He came to Heinz in order to hone his skills in these areas and to ensure he is equipped to contribute to the policy solutions the current and future generations need.

He is a passionate believer in evidence-informed policy, and his interests range from election policy and public transportation to chess. Every problem is a puzzle to solve, and he is always looking for new challenges.

Laura Ospina is an Economist with six years of professional experience. She is currently pursuing a Master's in Public Policy and Management at Heinz College, with a focus on economic and international development, energy policy, and climate change.

Laurahas strong written and oral communication skills, allowing her to publish and blog with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Washington, DC. As Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Heinz Journal, Laura is committed to driving student initiatives to generate further and disseminate knowledge in the Heinz community.  In her free time, she relaxes by reading, walking, and watching movies.

Rickston is a second-year student studying Information Systems Management at Heinz College. Before joining Heinz, he worked as a software engineer and studied engineering in his undergrad. He came to Heinz on seeing how the MISM program combined both his interests in technical and economic topics.

On coming to Pittsburgh, he took coursework in public policy, which further inspired him to study the field. Last semester, he served as an editor for Heinz Journal and enjoyed reviewing the article he worked on. This inspired him to continue on as a head editor.

Outside of school, Rickston volunteers as the president of his church's graduate student/young adult group, where he oversees activities and guides initiatives. This has been a rewarding experience in fostering community.

Mabuhay! Kent "Enzo" Rodriguez is a second-year student pursuing a degree in Public Policy and Management with a Data Analytics track at Heinz College. It has been his honor to serve as an editor for the Heinz Journal during his first year. The role afforded him the invaluable experience of collaborating with a diverse team, as well as the privilege of reviewing and refining high quality research papers, and he cannot wait to have the same experience now as the Head Editor. 

Beyond his academic and editorial endeavors, Enzo finds balance in his life through regular gym visits and indulging in light-hearted television series. This blend of rigorous academic pursuit and personal leisure activities forms the cornerstone of his holistic approach to personal and professional development.

Ruby grew up in Santa Ana, California – a vibrant but underinvested community in drastically segregated Orange County. She is passionate about equity, inclusivity, and being an active member of her community. She came to Pittsburgh as an AmeriCorps VISTA in 2019 and hasn’t looked back. 

With a bachelor's degree in French and Global Studies from Saint Mary's College, Ruby has a strong interest in urban development and social justice. As a professional, she has applied her analytical skills and cross-cultural perspective to her previous roles in community development, resource building, and coalition management. She decided to join the Heinz Journal to further her editorial skills, gain insight into publishing, and contribute to the academic community. 

Ruby is pursuing a part-time master’s in Public Management.  She currently lives with her black cat, Maximo. In her free time, she likes watching movies, reading, and generally bopping around Pittsburgh.

Sydney-Anne Wilczynski is a co-editor-in-chief of the Heinz Journal. She is Canadian and comes to Pittsburgh from Toronto, Ontario. Prior to attending Heinz College, Sydney obtained her BA in History and Political Science from McGill University and has a post-graduate diploma in Public Relations. Sydney-Anne was drawn to the Heinz Journal to amplify policy discussions with Heinz College and use her public relations experience to highlight the journal within the Carnegie Mellon community. When not working on the Heinz journal or studying for classes, Sydney can be found spending her time cooking and reading. Her favorite novel is A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara.