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Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies

Cornell University

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Program Management

Director

The Judith Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies is directed by a member of the steering committee who serves a three-year term. The current director is:

Rebecca Slayton, Associate Professor, Department of Science & Technology Studies.

Associate Director

Sabrina Karim, Hardis Family Assistant Professor for Teaching Excellence. 

Steering Committee

Members of the steering committee assist the program director with oversight and management of the Reppy Institute. 

Directory

This directory includes contact information for faculty, staff members, Reppy fellows, and visitors associated with the institute.

Please note that only professional contact data is provided. In case of an emergency or should you need to reach a person listed outside of normal business hours, please refer to Cornell People Search for additional contact information. Choose from the categories below to view directory listings.

Muna Ndulo

William Nelson Cromwell Professor of International and Comparative Law

Muna Ndulo, William Nelson Cromwell Professor of International and Comparative Law, is an internationally recognized scholar in the fields of constitution making, governance and institution building, international criminal law, African legal systems, and human rights.

Saomai Nguyen

Reppy Fellow 2025-26

Saomai Phuong Nguyen (they/she) is a PhD student in the Department of History, focusing on Asian/American history.

Agnieszka Nimark

Affiliated Scholar
Agnieszka Nimark has been a long-term visiting scholar at PACS since 2014. She is also a non-resident associate senior researcher in Global Geopolitics and Security at Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB) in Spain.

Danielle Obisie-Orlu

Reppy Fellow 2024-25

Danielle Obisie-Orlu is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Government, specializing in international relations with an interdisciplinary minor in international law, migration, and sustainable development.

Jens David Ohlin

Allan R. Tessler Dean and Professor, Law

Salvador Ernesto Pineda

Reppy Fellow 2024-25

Salvador Ernesto Pineda is a second-year MBA student at Cornell University and holds an MA In Latin American Studies from Georgetown University.

Ainav Rabinowitz

Freeman Prize in Peace Studies Honorable Mention

Ainav Rabinowitz was a Laidlaw Scholar and the Founder of the publication Women of MENA, Cornell’s premiere gender studies publication that focused on

Mursal Rahim

Reppy Fellow 2024-25

Mursal Rahim is a MPA student in the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, concentrating on human rights and social justice. Holding a Bachelor of Law from Afghanistan, she has extensive experience in legal, educational, and refugee community support roles. 

Brett Reichert

Prize for Best Essay in Technology and International Security Policy Winner 2024-25

Brett Reichert is a U.S. Army Goodpaster Fellow and PhD student in Public Policy at Cornell University. His research examines how emerging military technology affects conflict dynamics and the use of force.

Judith V. Reppy

Professor Emerita, Science and Technology

Judith Reppy is professor emerita in science and technology studies. On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, the Peace Studies Program was renamed to honor her long-term service and commitment to the program.