kkiss

I am committed to working with people to uncover new ways to understand and operate in our world. I try to find passionate and innovative people, and learn as much as I can from them so that I can empower others to do the same. I like to find new connections and approaching problems in a holistic way.

Granada, Spain - I studied abroad in Granada for a semester and was mesmerized by this city's vibrancy, history and beauty. Living here sparked my interest in the dynamics of immigration and it's intersection with history, religion and politics. I loved how the city balanced it's important history with it's present and future. Swaziland, South Africa - I was fascinated by this beautiful country. While visiting South Africa I saw a Swaziland farmer open a bank account with using his fingerprint instead of a signature because he was illiterate. I was struck by how my presumptions of modernity can be challenged and encourage me to think in different ways. My hometown in North West New Jersey - An ideal place for a safe and happy childhood. I have so many fond memories of being outdoors and exploring nature. I breathe most easy here.

I would like to see a world where people feel empowered and free. A world where people are accepting and embrace diversity and freedom of thought. I believe knowledge, exploration and information unlocks all potential. I would like to see a world where people have access to resources and knowledge that they want, and the opportunity to make an impact.

Katica Kiss just graduated from The George Washington University, with a self-initiated major in Cross-Cultural Communications and Media Studies and minors in Spanish and Psychology. While at GWU, Katica was active in AIESEC, an international student organization and served as marketing and recruitment coordinator. She was also Deputy Arts Editor for The Daily Colonial, an online GWU newspaper. Katica interned at the United Way, working closely with the Vice President of the Global Initiative in developing communications surrounding their initiative to better engage their global footprint. She has also interned at the White House Office of Correspondence, Wyeth, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Katica is currently a Marketing Associate and Ashoka's Changemakers, assisting in various projects related to marketing and Changemakers competitions. In September she'll be moving to Spain for a Fulbright, teaching at a bilingual school outside of Madrid and researching Muslim immigration in Spain. Katica hopes to continue researching migration politics and immigration in the future. Katica loves traveling, languages, foreign-films, art and photography. She speaks Spanish and is conversational in Hungarian. She lived in Granada, Spain for four months and has enjoyed the opportunity to travel in Western Europe, Northern and Southern Africa. In her free time, Katica enjoys yoga, running, reading, listening to music (her favorite band is DC’s Thievery Corporation) and learning how to cook.