Rita Theresia Makhlouf is an Editorial Intern at TIMEP. She holds an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Affairs, and a minor in conflict analysis and resolution from the Lebanese American University. She is currently pursuing an MA in International Affairs at the same institution. Her areas of interest are social movements in Lebanon and the Middle East. She is lead of the educational development team for a simulation program at her university. Rita Theresia has worked in communication at several media outlets, journals, and non-governmental centers. She aims to expand her experience in editing and further invest her skills during her time at TIMEP.