Pola Jancewicz
Wawsaw, Poland
editor-in-chief, writer
Born in Warsaw, Poland, Pola is currently completing A levels in Politics, Economics, Mathematics and Polish.
Pola’s interests include American and British politics, current affairs as well as philosophy - especially where the concept of free will is concerned.
In her free time you can find Pola participating in competitive debate tournaments (WSDC or BP) since she is a member of the Polish National Debate Team or hanging out with her friends.
Oscar Mitcham
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
programmer
Oscar is studying Computing at Imperial. He’s been programming for a few years and writes a blog about Climate Change, Climate Soup.
Oscar created this very website and gets to teach everyone else how to use it.
In his free time, Oscar can be found playing Go, Celeste, or guitar.
William Mao
Boston, United States of America
senior editor, writer
William Mao was born and raised in San Francisco, California, but currently attends Harvard University, where he plans on majoring in something vaguely humanities, like history or English. Prior, he attended a boarding school in New Hampshire. He is interested in history, English, and American politics. William enjoys running, playing squash and tennis, reading, and cooking with his younger brother, Christopher.
Felix Von Moltke
Oxford, United Kingdom
writer
I’m Felix, I’m 17, and I’m studying PPE (Politics, Philosophy, Economics) at Oxford University. My biggest interests are in Stats and the way Economics - specifically the way both can be used to combat climate change.
I grew up in New York City but had to move to London in 2018. I used to play tons of ice hockey in the states, but that doesn’t really exist here, so I’ve taken up squash and mountain biking.
Celeste Wang
San Fransisco, United States of America
illustrator, writer
Celeste is currently a student in the San Francisco Silicon Valley, and loves learning about US government, economics, and politics. She likes to draw, write, and stay updated on current events around the world. In her free time, you can find Celeste on California beaches, sketching at a local coffee shop, or listening to a podcast.
Iniyal Ramamoorthy
Lewis Center, United States of America
writer
Hello! My name is Iniyal Ramamoorthy, and I am from the U.S., specifically from a city called Lewis Center in the state of Ohio. I am very passionate about public policy and social justice, as well as educating the young generations on current events and what is going on around us.
I am 16 years old, and I have one older sister as well as a dog. I enjoy a variety of different physical pursuits such as running and swimming!
Ava Loop
Seattle, United States of America
writer
Ava Loop is a high school student from Seattle, Washington, where her main areas of focus are politics, justice, and writing.
Beyond the classroom, she exercises her constant need to analyze the world’s problems through Model UN, debate, and Student Government. You can also find Ava on the tennis court, in the art studio, making music, or working on her novel.
Mia Oren
Western Connecticut, United States of America
writer
Originally from Boca Raton Florida, Mia Oren currently lives in Weston Connecticut, where she is about to enter her senior year of high school. She is interested in human biology, environmental legislation, and ethics—which she plans to study in college. In her free time, Mia enjoys studying chess, baking with friends, and playing tennis.
Lauren Caffrey
Texas, United States of America
guest writer
Lauren is a guest writer for States Magazine. She is a senior in high school, interested in history and feminism.
Annie Jones
Houston, United States of America
guest writer
Anna Jones is a guest writer for States Magazines. She is a senior in high school and her passions include history, law and politics. In her free time she plays with her younger siblings and reads.
Didier Donald Chodak
London, United Kingdom / Warsaw, Poland
writer
Originally from Warsaw, Poland, Didier is currently in high school in the UK. Didier is completing his A-Levels in Economics, History, and History of Art. His interests encapsulate demographic-driven research and political history relevant to both the United States and the United Kingdom.
In his free time, Didier enjoys cycling and playing tennis, while occasionally attempting to engage his friends in debating a hot political issue of the day.
Hannah Chang
Philadelphia, United States of America
writer
Hannah was born in the US but grew up in East Timor and Georgia. She starts her first semester this fall at the University of Pennsylvania, where she hopes to major in Philosophy, Politics, and Economy (PPE) and minor in Journalism. Apart from reading and writing, Hannah loves to watch sports and cheer on her favorite teams (i.e. the Boston Celtics and New England Patriots), travel, and sing.
Catherine Paris
Notre Dame, United States of America
writer
Catherine, currently a student at the University of Notre Dame is studying Global Affairs. Catherine is interested in defense security and cybersecurity. Supplementally, Catherine is involved in student council and policy research. In her free time, Catherine enjoys playing ice hockey and spending time with friends.