Natalie Blouin
Natalie Blouin is a political science and global studies student at La Salle University in Philadelphia, where she concentrates on international relations, national security, and human rights. As an intern with the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), she brings a passion for ethical foreign policy, peacebuilding, and cross-cultural advocacy. Natalie is currently participating in The Fund for American Studies’ international affairs program in Washington, DC, where she is deepening her understanding of U.S.–Africa relations and international justice through hands-on policy experience. At La Salle, she is actively involved in academic research, interfaith dialogue, and civic engagement initiatives, and is especially interested in the intersection of religious liberty, governance, and global human rights. She plans to pursue a career in international law or diplomacy, working to elevate voices from the Global South in global policy conversations.
Roberto Castro
Roberto Castro is a Salvadoran student at the University of the Ozarks, double majoring in Finance and Political Science. As a scholarship recipient and international student, he has shown strong academic and leadership skills. His experience includes serving as Co-President of the Catholic Campus Ministry and working as a Logistics and Transportation Assistant. Roberto is deeply interested in global affairs, economic development, and social justice. He plans to pursue law school and graduate studies in international relations and international business. With strong communication, critical thinking, and research skills, he seeks to shape inclusive policies and promote democratic values. Roberto is passionate about working with organizations like the Africa Faith and Justice Network that advocate for human rights and equitable development. His background and goals align closely with AFJN’s mission to influence U.S.-Africa policy through education and advocacy.
Mokua Makori
Mokua holds a B.S. in Sociology with a minor in Africana Studies. During her undergraduate studies, she was a Benjamin Gilman scholar, where she studied abroad at the University of Ghana. She also interned at a local nonprofit where she co-led a mentorship program enhancing leadership skills to primary-aged
girls in the Okponglo region (an under-resourced community in Accra).
She recently graduated with an M.A. in Cross-Cultural Global Studies, with her master’s capstone focusing on large-scale land acquisitions affecting customary land tenure in Ghana. Additionally, she authored a research report on health and human rights in the Atewa region of Ghana. She is passionate about community-centered work, particularly within the African context, and how that can be used to further justice.
As a Summer 2025 Intern with the Africa and Faith Justice Network, she hopes to gain more experience advancing human rights through advocacy and policy within sub-Saharan Africa.