Meghan Rahill is a recent graduate from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where she received her Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice and Terrorism Studies, and an Advanced Certificate in Criminal Investigating. She attended undergraduate school at Saint Bonaventure University, where she studied political science and international studies. During her studies, she spent one-year conducting research on the relative effectiveness of US drone strikes in Yemen and the FATA regions. During this time, she found a passion for studying foreign affairs, counterterrorism, and US national security policies. As a Rise to Peace Research Fellow, she looks forward to expanding her research in such interests, as well as learning more about the psychology behind terrorism.