Gloria Mutuku

is a go-getter Journalist and Writer. She holds a degree in Communication & Journalism, and currently pursuing masters in communication. Gloria was born a writer. She can write on closely any given topic.

However, she has special interest in giving voice to the voiceless. She puts all her thoughts and feelings on paper- it is the only way to communicate to the world. Born and ripaised in Africa, she has so much to say about the social injustices surrounding her community. Gloria’s other interests include psychology, health and nutrition. Psychology has always been at the back of her mind.

She reads widely on matters of health and often writes on the related topics. Looking into the future, Gloria would love to author fiction and non-fiction books on the untold tales of her community.

Twitter: @GloriaMutuku

Jonathan Davis

is a contributing reporter currently residing in the Washington DC metropolitan area. He is a recent graduate from the University of Maryland (UMD), where he received a degree in Economics and a Minor in Creative Writing. He is passionate about technology and worked  as a software developer for the UMD. 

Jonathan has participated in Hackathons around the country and helped organize his university’s first two hackathons. Additional studies include atmospheric and oceanic science, environmental science, and film.

In addition to technology, Jonathan is also interested in writing science fiction. He also has a fascination with Traffic Engineering and is known for his frequent comments on roundabouts and their superiority to stop lights. Jonathan looks forward to raising awareness about using technology to make the world a better place.

LinkedIn: Jonathan Davis 

Stewart Lawrence

is a trained sociologist and political scientist and a regular columnist for the Washington Times and the Federalist. He is also a former feature contributor to Inside Philanthropy, Counterpunch, The National Monitor, and Huffington Post.

In 2012 and 2016, he covered the US presidential election campaign for the conservative news magazine Daily Caller. His work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Christian Science Monitor, and the Washington Post. 

Stewart is a recognized expert on US immigration policy and Latino Affairs.  As founder and president of his former company, Puentes and Associates, he was widely quoted on these issues in the mainstream US press. 

He is currently working on a book about the politics of US immigration policy.

Damian Mijares

is a 25-year old Venezuelan writer and journalist.

He has written several books throughout his career; he has also written articles about cultural and political interest for different national and international media sources.

Damian is a truth seeker and a storyteller; he likes to convey ideas differently, telling the truth from a neutral and informative perspective. he is truly convinced that people must see beyond what the media transmits to them to have a clear idea of what is happening beyond their borders.

Damian does not own the absolute truth, but he is willing to seek it everywhere until he finds it.

The road will be long.
“Veni, vidi, vici”

LinkedIn: Damian Mijares

Adam Wolf

is a current AmeriCorps VISTA service member working with Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity in Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a BA in International Studies focusing on Africa and Global Security.

Previously, Adam spent time in New York where he monitored arms control negotiations at the United Nations Headquarters. He devotes much of his time to organizing Model United Nations conferences for students across the United States.

His areas of interest include security affairs in Sub-Saharan Africa and global governance within the United Nations. 

TWITTER: @AdamWolfGlobal

Briana Taylor

holds a Master’s in Public Policy from George Washington University. Her portfolio focuses on gender-based violence (GBV) in conflict zones and genocide. Her previous work has been geographically centered in Bosnia-Herzegovina, South America, and the Horn of Africa.

Her research has been presented both nationally and internationally and her expertise has been sought on panels, colloquiums, and training about sexual violence prevention. She has also spoken on topics like the economic impact of sexual and domestic violence, Critical Theory, women's role in peace building, and more.

Taylor is also an alumna of Villanova University, and she aspires to pursue her PhD in subjects relating to genocide and atrocity. She recently received her MPP, and is fully devoted to her path of independent research, speaking, and writing. She is from New Jersey, but now lives in Washington, DC.

Twitter : @BrianaTaylorMPP

Raphael esseson

is a digital nomad with core interests in finance, Crypto, and holistic health. Having completed a diploma in leadership from the African Leadership University. This has helped him master the art of learning, unlearning, and relearning.

Born and raised in the most populous city in Africa, he has a strong connection to the continent. Having lived in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya seeing the laughter, anxiety, tears, and goosebumps of the African people he believes we are a people under God. Africa in his opinion is the city Abraham sought -- A city whose foundation and builder is God.

Ralph is an enthusiastic content creator with a love for seafood enjoys Watching Netflix and meeting new people. When not doing any of the above mentioned he is writing the next article to keep you informed and updated on the latest trends in health, nutrition, and personal growth.

TWITTER: @ESSESONAHMED

Katrin Kutlucinar

is a freelance journalist, and research associate for the Bipolar Collaborative Network. She graduated college with a B.A. in History and is currently a graduate student at Washington Adventist University for Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Born in Washington, DC, she has spent a significant amount of time traveling, and living in Cape Coast, Ghana where she taught young children to read and write.

Katrin’s is passionate student of mental illness in children and adolescents, as well as human nature, multicultural differences, and psychopharmacology. She is an avid researcher and writes about issues underrepresented in the media particularly social issues abroad.

TWITTER: @ Kutlucinar.Willie

Olivia Elswick

is a contributing journalist and Asia Correspondent. Most recently she worked in India at a rehabilitation center for former child laborers.

Olivia is currently employed in Yanji, China, on the border of North Korea where she has been reporting on events in the region.

Olivia is passionate about art, literature, traveling, and social justice. A recent graduate of Clemson University in South Carolina, where she studied Writing and Publication Studies, and Communications.

Twitter: @OCElswick

AUSTIN BRYAN

previously served as the managing editor of the Technician from 2014 – 2015. He was also on the editorial board for two-years, and co-authored editorials on a variety of topics relating to higher education. This included editorials on topics such as free speech, hate crimes, campus racism, and adjunct professors.

He was born in North Carolina and is a Park Scholar and Caldwell Fellow at North Carolina State University. Austin will graduate with a degree in African Studies and currently resides in Kampala, Uganda where he is conducting a twelve-month ethnographic research project at The AIDS Support Organization-Uganda.

TWITTER: @AUSTINBRYAN

helen huang

is a contributing journalist pursing a degree at American University in international studies with a concentration in U.S. foreign policy and a regional focus on the Middle East.

She is also pursuing a minor in Applied Physics and Arabic Language. Her interests are global human rights, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the spread of jihadism, and regional instability in the Middle East and North Africa. 

After graduation, she plans to serve in the U.S. Army reserves before pursuing a Masters in International Security and a career in foreign policy research and analysis. 

TWITTER: @Helene_serena

Vineeta Tiwari

is a contributing journalist living and reporting from India. She is passionate about issues facing emerging economies and employment markets. Vineeta is a computer science graduate who chose to become a writer to explore and discuss with readers the complexities of current global economic initiatives and world affairs.

Vineeta writes about immigration and employment opportunities available in the countries of the Arabian Gulf region. Prior to the Coronavirus global pandemic, she was an avid marketer for companies seeking ex-pats to support the countries in this region and their growing prominence in global affairs. 

Twitter: @vinita1204

Jessamy Nichols

was a contributor to TNCR as an Africa Correspondent. She graduated in 2013 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she graduated with majors in Global Studies and Political Science, and a minor in African Studies.

 Jessamy contributed many of her articles during her stay in Northern Uganda where she work in communications for a nonprofit.  She has traveled extensively throughout East Africa and has worked in international affairs in Washington, DC.

Her interests include global human rights issues, international conflict resolution, African politics, regional instability, and multilateral institution behavior.

Twitter:@ JessamyNichols

jonathan eizyk

is a recent graduate from Northern Kentucky University, where he received a degree in History, with an emphasis on Geography and Middle East/North African Studies. He has a strong passion for the Middle East and world affairs, security, and conflict resolution. He also dedicates time to learning Arabic dialectology.

Born in Israel, but raised in America, Jonathan holds dual American-Israeli citizenship. At age 20. he returned to Israel during which time he learned Hebrew.  He also served two-and-a-half years in an elite combat unit in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), followed by a year with the Israeli Ministry of Defense. His time and experiences in the region gave him a healthy respect for and understanding of both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

TWITTER: @JonEizyk