Fellows

Dr. Ophelia Akoto is a Postdoctoral Lecturer at the Clinton School of Public Service. Her research focuses on women’s economic and labor force development, STEM education policy, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity policy, and livelihood security.

Chul Hyun Park is a Senior Research Fellow and the Co-director of the Open Governance Lab at the Clinton School of Public Service.

Megan Kurten is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Clinton School of Public Service, where she works on research projects with the Open Governance Lab.

Dr. Michael Layton serves as the W.K. Kellogg Community Philanthropy Chair at the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University. This is the first endowed chair position in the U.S. dedicated to advancing community philanthropy.

Esperanza Massana-Crane serves as the Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, a division of the Arkansas Department of Commerce focused on attracting high-paying jobs, expanding local economies, and fostering growth across the Natural State.

Dr. David F. Puyana is a seasoned diplomat, legal scholar, and international negotiator with 20 years of experience in peacebuilding, human rights, and multilateral governance. He serves as the Ambassador and Permanent Observer of the UN-mandated University for Peace (UPEACE) to the United Nations in Geneva and Vienna, as well as Permanent Observer to UNESCO in Paris.