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.