2026-2027 CPR Executive Board
The Cornell Policy Review is led by a team of students committed to making policy ideas accessible, relevant, and engaging. Our Editorial Board works across writing, editing, design, and outreach to bring together perspectives from across Cornell and beyond.
Olivia Babcock
Editor-in-Chief
Olivia Babcock is a second year Master’s in Public Administration student, Reynold’s Leadership Fellow, and Global Democracy Fellow at Cornell. She holds a B.A. in history from the University of Puget Sound where she focused on South Africa’s transition to democracy and restorative peace efforts. Since then, she has served as a Fulbright Fellow at the University of Zambia, a leader for the Iraqi Young Leader’s Exchange Program, Program Coordinator at World Learning, and most recently a program impact intern with the Global Livingston Institute. At Cornell Olivia has focused on drone proliferation, arms regulation, and genocide. She hopes to work in the international sector focusing on human rights, international education, and peace building.
Rose Kores
Executive Content Editor
Rose Kores is a second-year Master of Public Administration (MPA) candidate who is merging her interest in social policy with infrastructure and financial management. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Belmont University, where she gained experience in state and local government, working at the intersection of legislative affairs and constituent services. In the long term, Rose aspires to lead the development, implementation, and preservation of critical infrastructure in the healthcare, education, and election sectors as an administrative and regulatory attorney and public manager.
Christophorus Ariobumi
Managing Editor
Christophorus Ariobumi is a second-year Master of Public Administration candidate at Cornell , specializing in technology policy. He is also an Environmental Finance and Impact Investing (EFII) Fellow, driven by his interest in the intersection of digital technology and sustainability. His work examines urban policy, gig and labor economy, and digital sustainability. Prior to Cornell, he worked as a public policy and government affairs consultant in Indonesia, advising public and private sector clients on navigating complex regulatory environments, developing stakeholder engagement strategies, and analyzing policy impacts across sectors.
Kritika Dahal
Communications Editor
Kritika Dahal is a second year Master of Public Administration student concentrating in data science and taking an Infrastructure Policy and Finance Certification at Cornell University. She brings extensive knowledge in Public Relations, Communications, and Project Management across diverse industries from Nepal. Kritika is passionate about bringing her interdisciplinary background to strengthen public sector governance, organizational communication, and development initiatives. At Cornell, Kritika has been focused on learning about data analysis, demography, space policy, and AI and governance.
Annaliese Santana
Podcast Editor
Annaliese Santana is a second year Master of Public Administration candidate at Cornell University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from William & Mary, where she developed a passion for oral history preservation and community impact work. Prior to graduate school, she worked for a family foundation, where she was responsible for nurturing foundation-grantee partnerships and maximizing operational efficiencies. Recently, she served as the Partnerships and Programs Intern at Newman’s Own Foundation, where she conducted data analysis and partnership management work for the Foundation’s largest grant cycles to date. Upon graduating, she hopes to continue working in partnership management, program evaluation, and/or data analysis work at private grant making institutions.
Amadou Agne
Podcast Editor
Amadou Agne is a Senior majoring in Public Policy with a minor in Inequality Studies at Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. He is primarily concentrated in public health, housing, and infrastructure policy. During his highschool and undergrad years, Amadou has built up years of experience with climate-conscious educational outreach, engagement with city-level politics in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, and represented Cleveland Ohio at the federal level as a Congressional Black Caucus intern. Amadou is interested in researching and developing policies that focus on improving public health outcomes through accessible public infrastructure, addressing health inequities caused by historic redlining. Amadou is a recent fellow of the Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures, and will spend his senior year as a research associate with the center. Amadou enjoys drafting and delivering insightful episodes for the Brooks Meets World Podcast, and hopes to deliver amazing episodes for the 2026-2027 academic year.