Meghan Murphy
About Meghan Murphy
Meghan Murphy serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Brown Political Review and holds the position of Section Head at The Brown Journal of World Affairs. She has a diverse background in research, writing, and tutoring, with a focus on foreign policy and refugee rights.
Work at Brown Political Review
Meghan Murphy has held multiple roles at Brown Political Review since 2019. She started as a Staff Writer for the World Section, progressing to Editor for the U.S. Section from 2020 to 2021. She served as Senior Editor for the World Section in 2021 before becoming the Chief Operating Officer in 2021. In her current role, she oversees the operational aspects of the organization, contributing to its mission of fostering political discourse.
Current Positions and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at Brown Political Review, Meghan Murphy serves as Section Head at The Brown Journal of World Affairs since 2021. She is also a Foreign Affairs Columnist for The Brown Daily Herald, where she focuses on Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian politics. Furthermore, she works as a Research Intern at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C., contributing to research initiatives in international relations.
Education and Expertise
Meghan Murphy earned a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Brown University, completing her studies in 2023. She has also studied Arabic Language and Literature at AMIDEAST and participated in the Governor's School for the Humanities at Radford University. Her educational background includes the International Baccalaureate from George Mason High School and attendance at the International School Bangkok.
Background and Early Experience
Meghan Murphy's early career includes various internships and positions that shaped her expertise in political and economic affairs. She interned at the U.S. Department of State in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and served as a Legislative Intern for Congressman Don Beyer in Washington, D.C. Additionally, she worked as a Digital Media Intern at Middle East Broadcasting Networks and as a Student Intern at The Brookings Institution.
Community Involvement and Mentorship
Meghan Murphy is actively involved in community service, particularly through her role as an Academic Tutor for Brown Refugee Youth Tutoring and Enrichment since 2019. She is passionate about supporting refugee youth and serves as a mentor for incoming first-year students at Brown University through the Meiklejohn program, helping to guide them in their academic and personal development.