Aman Barekzai was born and raised in Arizona. He has recently graduated, majoring in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations, while also minoring in History and Communication. He is currently a Master's candidate for the 4+1 Accelerated M.A. Program in Political Science. As an Afghan-American and first-generation college student, Aman aspires to leave behind a positive legacy that would motivate and inspire future generations to follow their passions. He would like to support children in developing countries by defending them against the physical and emotional scars of war, helping them reach their full potential.