The Editorial Board

2026-2027 Editorial Board

Adam Kasti

Adam Kasti is one of the Co-Editor-in-Chief of Araneum for the 2026-2027 academic year. He is a double major in Political Science and Leadership Studies with minors in History and Music. Adam is a fellow in the Gary McDowell Institute and the Founder and President of the Video Game Orchestra. His areas of interest include political theory and American politics. In his free time, Adam arranges and composes music, plays video games, goes swimming, reading, and studying history.

Olivia Gondek

Olivia is one of the Editors-in-Chief of Araneum for the 2026-2027 academic year. She is a member of the class of 2027 and is majoring in Political science with a double minor is History and Gender and Sexuality Studies. Olivia is also the Vice President of the will Program and conducted research on conspiracy theories and modern political rhetoric during her time as a Humanities Research Fellow. In her free time, Olivia enjoys trying new coffee shops and reading historical fiction novels.

Daniélle Isasi

Daniélle serves as the Production Editor of Araneum for the 2026–2027 academic year. A double major in Political Science and History, she is deeply engaged in both academic and campus leadership. On campus, Daniélle works as a tour guide and office assistant for the Office of Admission, while also serving as President of the University of Richmond Weightlifting Club. Her academic work includes a Political Science honors thesis focused on immigration policies in the Nordic countries, reflecting her broader interests in American politics, public policy, and political strategy. Outside of academics, Daniélle enjoys running, weightlifting, and spending time in nature.

Aniska Manojkumar

Aniska serves as the Marketing Editor of Araneum for the 26-27 academic year. She intends to double major in Political Science and Leadership Studies. On campus, Aniska is the Director of Communications for Mock Trial, the Vice President of Membership for the Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, and the Communications Assistant for the Bonner Center of Civic Engagement.

Leo Barnes

Leo is the Peer Review Liaison of Araneum for the 2025-2026 academic year. He is majoring in Global Studies, International Economics with a minor in Portuguese. Leo is the Founder of the University of Richmond Red Cross Club and an Alumni Ambassador for the Critical Language Scholarship program. His areas of interest include international business, healthcare systems, and all things Latin America. In his free time, he enjoys learning languages, listening to audiobooks, and teaching English as a second language.

Anna Tsivina

Anna is the External Affairs Editor of the journal for the 2026–2027 academic year. She is a member of the Class of 2029, double majoring in Political Science and Economics, with a particular interest in international affairs. She also serves as Executive Vice President of Scholars of Finance at the University of Richmond. Her free time Anna enjoys spending on the soccer field, drawing, and playing guitar.

2025-2026 Editorial Board

  • Kyle Giardine

    CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

    Political Science

    Class of 2026

  • Adam Kasti

    CO-EDITOR IN CHIEF

    Political Science, Leadership Studies

    Class of 2027

  • Emerson Linden

    PRODUCTION EDITOR

    Political Science, Leadership Studies

    Class of 2026

  • Asa Mahn

    MARKETING EDITOR

    PPEL, Global Studies

  • Mariam Shaikh

    PEER REVIEW LIAISON

    Political Science, Economics

    Class of 2028

2024-2025 Editorial Board

  • Kyle Giardine

    EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

    Political Science

    Class of 2026

  • Emily Daniel

    PRODUCTION EDITOR

    Political Science

    Class of 2025

  • Olivia Gondek

    MARKETING EDITOR

    Political Science

    Class of 2027

  • Emily Snyder

    PEER REVIEW LIASION

    Political Science

    Class of 2026

  • Adam Kasti

    WEBSITE EDITOR, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COORDINATOR

    Political Science, Leadership Studies

    Class of 2027

  • Jackson Sandler-Bussey

    EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

    Global Studies, Leadership Studies

    Class of 2025

2023-2024 Editorial Board

  • Jackson Sandler-Bussey

    EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

    Global Studies & Leadership Studies

    Class of 2025

  • Jonah Reisboard

    PRODUCTION EDITOR

    Global Studies

    Class of 2025

  • Josie Mastandrea

    MANAGING EDITOR

    Leadership Studies & PPEL

    Class of 2026

  • Will Iboshi

    MARKETING EDITOR

    Political Science & Global Stuides

    Class of 2026