About
Eli Smolen, from Fairfax, Virginia, is a third year undergraduate in the Frank Batten School of Public Policy and Leadership. He is planning on double majoring in Public Policy and Global Studies with a focus on Security and Justice. His experience in the Religion Politics and Conflict Forum led him to his interests in justice and reconciliation. On campus, he remains involved with the Religion Politics and Conflict Lab as a research intern as well as an active member in the UVA Jewish community.