D3 is excited to announce we have hired three new analysts to join our team in 2018 – Natalie Armel, Victoria Ferraro, and Connor Hirsch.

Natalie Armel, D3 Research Analyst, joins D3 from the Maryland Judiciary where she worked on both quantitative and qualitative research projects. Natalie holds a M.S. in Applied Economics from John’s Hopkins University and a B.A. in International Relations from Lynchburg College.

Victoria Ferraro, D3 Assistant Research Analyst, is a recent graduate of the University of Rhode Island. At URI, Victoria graduated with a B.S. in Applied Economics and a B.A. in Political Science. As an undergraduate, Victoria spent a semester at the Instituto de Filosofia in Havana, Cuba where she studied political economy, philosophy, and international relations.

Connor Hirsch, D3 Assistant Research Analyst, is a recent graduate of American University where he earned a B.A. in International Relations. Connor pursued a concentration in National Security and Foreign Policy at AU with academic and professional experience in Europe, South Asia, and the MENA region.