Parker Aguilera
Parker Aguilera is a graduate candidate at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, pursuing a Master of Arts in International Migration and Refugee Studies, with a concentration in Humanitarian Practice. Her research focuses on the intersection of conflict—particularly genocide—and its impact on displaced and refugee populations.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Latin American Studies, with a minor in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, from the University of Texas at Austin. During her undergraduate studies, she conducted research on environmental policy related to the Great Barrier Reef while studying abroad in Australia. Parker also participated in the Normandy Scholars Program, where she researched the causes, conduct, consequences, and contemporary representations of World War II from diverse national perspectives. Following the semester-long academic component, she traveled with program professors to several historically significant sites across Europe.
During her undergraduate career, Parker worked as a legislative aide, namely writing a draft proposal for driver privilege cards for immigrants. She also interned with migrant health-focused NGOs and contributed to the Human Rights Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law.
While at Georgetown, Parker hopes to deepen her understanding of the global dynamics of forced migration and conflict resolution. She aims to explore innovative approaches to refugee protection, early warning systems for genocide prevention, and humanitarian response frameworks. Parker is particularly interested in applying her research to policy development and advocacy, with the goal of contributing to solutions that address the root causes of displacement and improve outcomes for vulnerable populations worldwide.