Abigail advocates for policies that will reduce the role of nuclear weapons in US foreign policy. She is motivated by the idea that diplomacy is an effective way to address international tensions. Abigail believes in the power of constituent voices and is passionate about empowering individuals to hold their elected officials accountable.
Prior to joining FCNL, Abigail researched nuclear policy while interning at the Center for Arms Control and Nonproliferation and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Her research has focused on the U.S.-Russian relationship and the history of arms control and nuclear security agreements.
Abigail holds a B.A. in Russian Studies with a minor in Political Science from Macalester College, where she graduated magna cum laude. Her Honors Thesis examined sovereignty and center-periphery relations in the Russian Federation. She has been awarded two State Department scholarships for intensive language study in Russia and Azerbaijan and was selected as a finalist for the Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship. Her academic and professional experiences have taken her to seven of the former Soviet republics.