Courtney Madl is a Research Consultant at Learning Dimensions, a Chicago-based education consulting firm. She is currently living in Spain as an English Language and Cultural Assistant to further her study of Spanish. Courtney has previously served as a Public Affairs intern in the U.S. Embassy in Luxembourg; studied education in post-conflict societies at Queen's University Belfast; and co-moderated the Stevens Initiative's Youth Diplomats Social Venture Exchange program. Her experiences abroad have sharpened her interest in international education, foreign policy, cultural relations, and international development. Courtney was a Class of 2020 Stamps Scholar at Miami University (Ohio). She graduated summa cum laude and earned a B.A. in International Studies (Conflict, Peace, and Diplomacy) and Italian Studies with minors in History and Education, Teaching and Learning.