Lila Anne Batcheller

Major: International Relations
Hometown: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Thesis Advisors: Harold Trinkunas and Stephen Stedman

Tentative Thesis Title: Civil-Military Relations and Democratic Consolidation in Brazil: Examining Civilian Control Over the Armed Forces Since 1985

Future aspirations post-Stanford: After Stanford, my long-term goal is to work in national security. While I see multiple paths in this field, I am currently interested in attending law school and exploring opportunities in the federal government and industry.

A fun fact about yourself: When I say "bag," everyone immediately knows I'm from the Midwest.