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 2026-2027 Executive Board
Eva is a senior 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.
.jpg)
Eva Anagnostopoulos
Editor-In-Chief
Tulane University Class of 2027
Ashley is a rising senior double majoring in Political Science and Economics. Passionate about social justice, Ashley is currently serving as a Congressional Intern and plans to work in public policy after graduation. She eventually intends to attend law school and pursue a career in civil rights or immigration law. In her free time, she enjoys going on walks and trying new restaurants.
Ashley Makula
Chief of Operations
Tulane University Class of 2027
Izzy Epstein is a senior from Massachusetts studying Political Science/International Development and Economics. She is passionate about housing policy and sustainable urbanization. She also enjoys yoga, painting, and hiking.
​
Isabella Epstein
Co-Managing Editor
Tulane University Class of 2027
Anastasia Del Roio is a senior at Tulane University studying Political Economy and Legal Studies in Business with a minor in French. In addition to being a Co-Managing Editor of the Tulane Journal of Policy and Political Economy, she is also involved in the Tulane Undergraduate Law Review as an editor, Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity, Chi Omega sorority, and WTUL. Anastasia is an Altman Scholar at Tulane and spent her junior year studying abroad in Paris and Nice, France, and the summer after her freshman year in Vietnam with the program. Upon graduation, Anastasia hopes to pursue a career in international law and diplomacy . Outside of academics, she enjoys film, music, and spending time exploring New Orleans!
Anastasia Del Roio
Co-Managing Editor
Tulane University Class of 2026
Mary Ochiai is a senior studying Political Science and Philosophy with minors in Economics and Japanese. She is heavily involved in several student organizations on campus and is the co-founder of Tulane's first-generation students' organization. Directly after graduation, she intends to attend law school and explore careers in education law or civil service litigation. In her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, and learning Japanese calligraphy.
Mary Ochiai
C0-Programming Director
Tulane University Class of 2027
Kyrsten is a sophomore majoring in Political Economy and Spanish with a minor in Social Work. She is involved in local criminal legal and prison reform efforts through Newcomb Prison Project, Orleans Public Defenders, and Operation Restoration. Her research interests focus on American carceral systems, reentry, and prison education. She aspires to work in civil rights law and teach in prisons. In her free time, she loves zydeco dancing across Louisiana on the weekends.
​
Kyrsten Thompson
C0-Programming Director
Tulane University Class of 2027
Priel is a senior from NYC double majoring in Political Science and Philosophy. She is has plans to pursue law school and focus in family or public interest law. In her free time she enjoys running and cooking. ​
Priel Dorfman
Public Relations Chair
Tulane University Class of 2027
Our Faculty Review Board
Alberto Rivera-Padilla
Economics
​
Amanda Bertana
Sociology
​
Andrew Leber
Political Science
​
Andrew Ward
Political Science
​
Antonio Bojanic
Economics
​
Augustine Denteh
Economics
​
Bruce Brower
Philosophy
​
C. Justin Cook
Economics
​
Camilo Arturo Leslie
Sociology
​
Chad Van Schoelandt
Philosophy
​
Charles Stoecker
Economics
​​
Christina Kiel
Political Science
Christopher Fettweis
Political Science
​
Christopher Oliver
Sociology
Dauphine Sloan
Political Science
David A. Smilde
Sociology
​
Eduardo Silva
Political Science
​
Elisabeth Gleckler
Public Health
​
Emily Rains
Political Science
​
Jana Lipman
History
​​
Joshua Basseches
Political Science
​
Jonathan Holmes
Economics
Julie Hernandez
Public Health
Justine Wolfe
History
​
Karissa Haugeberg
History
​
Katy Bergstrom
Economics
Kevin Callison
Public Health​
​
Lisa Wade
Sociology​
​
Ludovico Feoli
Political Science
M. Kathryn Edwards
History
​
Marcus Coleman
Economics
Mario Juarez-Garcia
Philosophy
Marko Salvaggio
Sociology
​
Marline Otte
History
Matt Sakakeeny
Africana Studies
​​
Michael Cunningham
Africana Studies
​
Michael Jones
Political Science
​
Michele Adams
Sociology
​
Moisés Arce
Political Science
​
Nancy Maveety
Political Science
​
Patrick Egan
Political Science
​
Philip de Mahy
Political Science
​
Rosalind Cook
Political Science
​
Stacy Overstreet
Africana Studies
​
Stephen Ostertag
Sociology
​
Steven Sheffrin
Economics​
​
Watufani M. Poe
Africana Studies
​​
Wei Long
Economics
​
William Dodds
Economics
​
Xiaoyue Yasin Li
History
Our 2026-2027 Staff
Sophie Brandman
Editor
Tulane University Class of 2025
​​
Zac Silfin
Editor
Tulane University Class of 2025
Molly Seals
Editor
Tulane University Class of 2025
​​​
Eva Franchetti
Editor
Tulane University Class of 2025