Hi, I’m Seth!

I'm a freelance writer and full-time student at Harvard University. My current projects include an analysis of how focusing on tradition and professionalism prevents success in the Marine Corps and a project describing a possible future of U.S. grand strategy and the liberal international order. I've been engaged in public policy and international relations for decades, but my specific interests in U.S. foreign policy and political psychology began to develop during my time as a combat photographer in the U.S. Marine Corps.

As a Marine, I took on roles in communication strategy and public affairs throughout the Indo-Pacific. I helped to develop novel approaches to information strategy, cross-functional team development, and international relations across four continents and over a dozen countries. I worked extensively with local populations and leaders to build efficient and effective programs for humanitarian aid and disaster relief, U.S. military operations, and crisis communication. I became known for applying a strategic approach, developing a deep understanding of the audience, and adapting to unique and time-sensitive situations.

While in these roles I managed teams of communicators, providing editorial oversight and building strategic messaging campaigns. I also published my own visual and written media in hundreds of news outlets globally, including features in Reuters, Business Insider, and USA Today. I won several awards in animation, photography, and videography. When travel was impossible during the pandemic, I furthered my academic experience, earning a professional certificate in digital marketing from the University of Edinburgh and a professional certificate in advanced social media strategy from Syracuse University.

In 2022, I transitioned out of the Marine Corps and to Harvard University, where I study the bridge between international relations, psychology, and public policy. Though I no longer do photography professionally, I love to take my camera on my adventures and still love having opportunities to create images. In my free time, I can often be found writing articles on international relations theory or public policy and exploring the hiking trails throughout New England with my dog, Zyma.