Yumna Fayyaz

Yumna is recent graduate of the Elliott School of International Affairs at GW where she earned a Master’s in International Affairs concentrating on Conflict Resolution. During her studies, she researched stabilization and peacekeeping processes in the Global South and worked with organizations such as the Virtual Student Federal Service and the United Nations. Yumna is passionate about catalyzing global change and human rights advocacy, and is curious about exploring strategies to accomplish this through public and private networks.

My favorite quote: “Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.” – John Lennon

At the top of my bucket list: To visit all the Disney theme parks around the world (3 down, 3 to go)!

The characteristic I appreciate most in my co-workers: Communication

One thing most people don’t know about me: I used to attend a specialized arts program in middle school.