Chelsea attended kindergarten through sixth grade at St. James, also her church home even as her studies have taken her across the country and around the world. In 2020 she graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in International Studies. While at UW, her focus on human rights and education allowed her to participate in a hands-on research experience with the Harvard Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece.
Chelsea recently received her master’s degree in International Affairs at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech. In Atlanta, she volunteered to feed the homeless as well as help provide basic needs for immigrant families. Back home temporarily, she is discerning her next step, which likely will include the pursuit of a Ph.D. at one of the nation’s leading universities.
“It’s nice to be back, and while I’m here I want to help in any way I can here at St. James,” she said. “But I am excited to continue my journey in advancing global development initiatives and contributing to making a positive impact on international affairs.”
Chelsea received the Zesbaugh Education Scholarship for her dedication to studying education and the Burgstahler Award for overcoming adversity while working with Disability Resources for Students. She also served as a Visiting Editor for the Journal of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.
Fr. Jerald said Chelsea’s presentation could not be more relevant considering the volatile conflicts going on around the world as well as across the nation: “Chelsea brings an informed perspective framed not just by her education, but also by her deep faith as an Episcopalian, a perspective we all need to hear.”
Chelsea recently received her master’s degree in International Affairs at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech. In Atlanta, she volunteered to feed the homeless as well as help provide basic needs for immigrant families. Back home temporarily, she is discerning her next step, which likely will include the pursuit of a Ph.D. at one of the nation’s leading universities.
“It’s nice to be back, and while I’m here I want to help in any way I can here at St. James,” she said. “But I am excited to continue my journey in advancing global development initiatives and contributing to making a positive impact on international affairs.”
Chelsea received the Zesbaugh Education Scholarship for her dedication to studying education and the Burgstahler Award for overcoming adversity while working with Disability Resources for Students. She also served as a Visiting Editor for the Journal of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.
Fr. Jerald said Chelsea’s presentation could not be more relevant considering the volatile conflicts going on around the world as well as across the nation: “Chelsea brings an informed perspective framed not just by her education, but also by her deep faith as an Episcopalian, a perspective we all need to hear.”