Amanda Leavell

Amanda Leavell is pursuing a Master’s in International Policy at Stanford University where she specializes in international security. She focuses on human rights, particularly the role of international organizations, humanitarian intervention, and the rights of children. Prior to her graduate studies, she worked for Human Rights Watch as a senior associate in the Children's Rights division, supporting research and advocacy on issues affecting children around the world. She has also served as a human rights fellow with Columbia University's Obama Oral History Project and an intern at Kiva and the US Department of State. At Stanford, Amanda is a Knight-Hennessy scholar, a community associate, and a graduate student assistant coach of the Varisity Women's Lacrosse team.