Student Fellows

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Alani Kiara Arnold, B.A. Government and International Politics Student
Undergraduate Student Fellow

Alani Kiara Arnold is a senior at George Mason University, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Government and International Politics with a concentration in Public Policy and Administration and a minor in Environmental Science. Her interests lie at the intersection of energy, environment, and disaster policy, particularly how energy expansion can enhance resiliency in disaster-prone regions. Alani’s research focuses on energy resiliency and employment in U.S. territories, exploring how sustainable energy development can strengthen recovery and long-term stability in vulnerable communities. She is passionate about advancing equitable climate adaptation strategies and integrating scientific research into actionable policy solutions.


Tanzia Amreen Haq, M.P.A. Environmental Science and Public Policy Student
Graduate Student Fellow

Tanzia is pursuing her Master’s of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Public Policy. Prior to attending George Mason, she earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Economics with a minor in Literature. Tanzia has experience working in climate change adaptation and humanitarian emergency management. Her research interests include the intersection between climate adaptation and energy security with a focus on renewable energy transition strategies.


Past Student Fellows