Ellen Powell
About Ellen Powell
Ellen Powell is an Editorial Associate at Ieres and has extensive experience in editorial roles and internships in various organizations. She holds multiple degrees, including a Doctor of Law from The George Washington University Law School and an International MA in Russian and Eurasian Studies from European University at St. Petersburg.
Work at The George Washington University
Ellen Powell has held multiple positions at The George Washington University. She has been serving as the Managing Editor for 'Demokratizatsiya: The Journal of Post-Soviet Democratization' since 2016. In addition, she has worked as an Editorial Associate for the Institute for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (IERES) since 2020, having previously held the same role from 2017 to 2019. Her ongoing contributions to the university demonstrate her commitment to academic publishing and research in the field.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Powell pursued her legal education at The George Washington University Law School, where she obtained her Doctor of Law (JD) degree from 2021 to 2024. She also earned a Master of International Studies (MIS) from The George Washington University in 2019. Earlier, she studied at the University of Cambridge, achieving a BA (Hons) in Politics, Psychology, and Sociology with International Relations from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she completed an International MA in Russian and Eurasian Studies at the European University at St. Petersburg in 2016.
Internship Experience
Ellen Powell has gained valuable experience through various internships. She interned with The Christian Science Monitor as part of the Rapid Response Team from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she worked at the Institute for Policy Studies on the Peace Economy Transitions Project in two separate internships, first in 2014 for three months and again in 2016 for five months. These roles provided her with insights into policy analysis and media operations.
Volunteer Work and Additional Roles
In addition to her professional roles, Ellen Powell has contributed as a Volunteer Editor for Kiva since 2018. This remote position allows her to engage with global initiatives focused on economic development and social impact. Her earlier work at Crystal Lake Camps included various positions, such as Program Director for Winter Camp and Assistant Director for the Counselor-in-Training Program, showcasing her leadership and organizational skills in a camp setting.