OUR MISSION
Promoting Undergraduate Research
Founded at Tulane University by six undergraduate students, The Tulane Journal of Policy & Political Economy seeks to further political and economic research by providing undergraduates with the opportunity to have their own original research published in an internationally-recognized, peer- and faculty-reviewed journal.
By maintaining an international network of faculty, students, and organizations within the world's foremost academic institutions, we ensure that accepted student writings reach far beyond their home schools.
ABOUT
OUR VISION
Annual Publication and Collaboration
The Tulane Journal publishes issues in the Spring, available on the Journal website. Publishing with The Tulane Journal not only disseminates original, scholarly research, but also provides writers and contributors with a collaborative editorial process. Previous editions have been indexed in the Library of Congress.
All accepted articles undergo a rigorous review by faculty at Tulane University, who specialize in the core, intersecting themes of The Tulane Journal. The Tulane Journal and its involved students aim to be at the forefront of policy and political economy research.
Our 2025-2026 Executive Board
Autumn is a senior double majoring in Political Economy and Philosophy with a minor in German. She is involved in the Tulane Ethics Bowl program, where she competes at the Bioethics National Tournament and leads the volunteering program at a local high school. She enjoys learning about healthcare policy and constitutional law. Outside of class, she is training for her first triathlon and loves to hike in her free time.
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Autumn Sommers
Editor-in-Chief
Tulane University Class of 2026
Eva is a rising junior double majoring in Political Economy and International Relations with a minor in Spanish. Passionate about the effect of geopolitical effects on global maritime trade, she hopes to attend law school after graduating to purse a career in maritime law.
In additional to her work with the journal, she also works as a research assistant and as the Director of Development for Tulane's largest student run nonprofit. In her free time she enjoys trying new food, listening to music, and going on walks.
Eva Anagnostopoulos
Chief Operating Officer
Tulane University Class of 2027
Kate Vo is a Political Science major passionate about U.S. foreign policy, democracy, and economic policy. Directly after graduation, she intends to attend law school and explore potential careers in international law, human rights law, or foreign policy. Outside of academia, she enjoys playing sudoku and crosswords, cooking, exploring new cafes, and going on walks.
Kate Vo
Managing Editor
Tulane University Class of 2026
Ellie is a senior studying Political Science, English, and Economics. Outside of the Journal, she is Managing Editor for Tulane's Hullabaloo newspaper where she has been a writer since freshman year. Passionate about amplifying student voices on campus, Ellie is interested in pursuing a career in journalism or law after her years at Tulane. In her free time, Ellie likes to do hot yoga, read, and explore local New Orleans restaurants.
Ellie Cowen
Managing Editor
Tulane University Class of 2026
Kate Litton is a senior studying Political Economy and Public Health. She hopes to pursue a career in health policy or healthcare administration, and she has previous experience conducting public health research and working in the food service industry. On campus, Kate is also involved in Tulane's chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi (a pre-professional business fraternity) and Alpha Phi Omega (a co-ed service fraternity). Outside of school, she enjoys going on walks around Audubon, listening to podcasts, and reading.
Kate Litton
Executive Programming Director
Tulane University Class of 2026
Natalie is a junior from Shreveport, Louisiana majoring in Political Economy and Philosophy with a special interest in Southern politics. She has been working at the Orleans Public Defenders for the past year and has been with the journal for a full year now. Natalie especially loves getting to mix her creativity with her academic passions!
Natalie Cockrell
Public Relations Chair
Tulane University Class of 2027
Our Faculty Review Board
Alberto Rivera-Padilla
Economics
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Amanda Bertana
Sociology
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Andrew Leber
Political Science
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Andrew Ward
Political Science
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Antonio Bojanic
Economics
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Augustine Denteh
Economics
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Bruce Brower
Philosophy
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C. Justin Cook
Economics
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Camilo Arturo Leslie
Sociology
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Chad Van Schoelandt
Philosophy
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Charles Stoecker
Economics
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Christina Kiel
Political Science
Christopher Fettweis
Political Science
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Christopher Oliver
Sociology
Dauphine Sloan
Political Science
David A. Smilde
Sociology
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Eduardo Silva
Political Science
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Elisabeth Gleckler
Public Health
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Emily Rains
Political Science
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Jana Lipman
History
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Joshua Basseches
Political Science
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Jonathan Holmes
Economics
Julie Hernandez
Public Health
Justine Wolfe
History
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Karissa Haugeberg
History
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Katy Bergstrom
Economics
Kevin Callison
Public Health​
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Lisa Wade
Sociology​
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Ludovico Feoli
Political Science
M. Kathryn Edwards
History
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Marcus Coleman
Economics
Mario Juarez-Garcia
Philosophy
Marko Salvaggio
Sociology
Marline Otte
History
Matt Sakakeeny
Africana Studies
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Michael Cunningham
Africana Studies
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Michael Jones
Political Science
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Michele Adams
Sociology
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Moisés Arce
Political Science
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Patrick Egan
Political Science
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Philip de Mahy
Political Science
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Stacy Overstreet
Africana Studies
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Stephen Ostertag
Sociology
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Steven Sheffrin
Economics​
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Watufani M. Poe
Africana Studies
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William Dodds
Economics
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Xiaoyue Yasin Li
History
Our 2025-2026 Staff
Ana Del Rio
Editor
Tulane University Class of 2025
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Zac Silfin
Editor
Tulane University Class of 2025
Isabella Epstein
Editor
Tulane University Class of 2025
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Sophie Brandman
Editor
Tulane University Class of 2025