Originally from Utica, New York, Jamie is currently pursuing a B.A. in International Affairs from the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University. Concentrating in International Conflict and Security, she is particularly interested in conflict prevention and resolution. At the beginning of her third year, she will be attending Royal Holloway, University of London in the fall, as well as Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, Morocco in the fall of 2009. In addition to studying French and Arabic, Jamie hopes her time abroad will compliment her studies.