Michael Holmes works as a Manager of Member Operations for a Political Advocacy Organization, volunteers as a Lead Interviewer for an Immigration Legal Aid service, and is an alumnus of American University where he received a Master’s in International Affairs focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa in 2017. His research interests include Political Economy, Political Philosophy, Theology, Economic Development, International Relations Theory, Identity and Culture. Outside of research, he enjoys exploring the outdoors, observing wildlife, making coffee, and having good conversations.