Co-Director and Lead Engineer
Nathaniel Callabresi is the Co-Director and Lead Engineer of W&M DisinfoLab. He is a Junior studying Computer Science and Mathematics. He began in DisinfoLab as a Software Engineer, and quickly fell in love with the intersection of technology and politics.
Outreach Director
Hallie Pellish is our outreach director and is a sophomore at William & Mary pursuing a degree in international relations. This is her second year working with DisinfoLab. She is also involved with the Monitor Journal of International Studies and the Global Scholars Program. This past summer she interned in northern Thailand, instructing English language at a rural government school and experiencing how education fosters cross-cultural understanding.
Qualitative Analyst
Akash Nayak is a Qualitative Analyst for Disinfo Lab. He is a sophomore pursuing a B.A. in Economics and International Relations. His research interests include online drivers of political polarization, democratic backsliding, and international development. He also serves as the Director of Outreach for The Monitor Journal of International Relations, a research assistant with the Bridging Divides Initiative, and a member of William & Mary’s Mock Trial team.
Qualitative Analyst
Michelle Wiant is a Qualitative Analyst for DisinfoLab. She is a sophomore at William & Mary pursuing a double major in Finance and Government. Her interests include the global rise of populism, U.S.-China relations, and ultimately how growing disinformation is shaping political and social dynamics.
Qualitative Analyst
I am a qualitative analyst, and I am a sophomore majoring in Government and minoring in History. This is my first year at the lab. I have worked on strategic planning for political campaigns, managed region-wide offices, and worked as a consultant for local government planning committees. My academic interests include studying democratic backsliding and gray zone, and hybrid warfare.
Software Engineer
Sam Leong is a second year Software Engineer at the DisinfoLab. He is a Junior at The College of William & Mary majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Data Science. He is interested in making fact-checked information more available.
Software Engineer
Jared is a second year software engineer and a junior at William & Mary studying computational and applied mathematics and statistics as well as computer science! He is interested in the effects of disinformation on the average Joe.
Qualitative Analyst
Elizabeth has been a Qualitative Analyst at DisinfoLab since Fall 2024. She is a double major in International Relations and Philosophy and also serves as Co-President of the William & Mary Global Innovation Challenge (WMGIC). Upon her graduation in Spring 2026, Elizabeth hopes to continue her travels overseas and pursue a career in public service and diplomacy.
Software Engineer
Ihsan Amin is a Junior at William & Mary studying Data Science and Economics. He has worked as a Technical and Qualitative Analyst for DisinfoLab since his Freshman Year. Outside of the Lab, Ihsan serves as VP for the John Quincy Adams Society and Senior Production Editor for the Monitor. He has previously worked for the Center on Contemporary China and the World at the University of Hong Kong and on the Aiddata team at the Global Research Institute.
Software Engineer
I am a sophomore at William & Mary double majoring in Computer Science and Economics. In my first year with DisinfoLab, I work on building data pipelines and machine learning tools to help analyze misinformation. Previously, I've worked at the Maine Policy Institute where I co-authored a statewide report on charter school performance and led the data analysis and visualization work. I'm especially interested in development economics, econometrics, and the intersection of technology and civic life.
Software Engineer
Software Engineer, Sophomore, Computer science major and data science minor, first year in the lab, interest in machine learning and front-end development
Software Engineer
Junior Computer Science and Mathematics double major at William & Mary, currently serving as a Software Engineer at DisinfoLab.
Qualitative Analyst
Matilda Fisher is a Qualitative Analyst for DisinfoLab. She is a sophomore majoring in Government and minoring in History. She has worked as a museum research assistant and a campaign canvassing intern, and is also the Community Outreach chair for WMFIRE. This is her first year in DisinfoLab.
Qualitative Analyst
Jasper Staudinger is a Qualitative Researcher for W&M DisinfoLab. He is pursuing a BSc in International Relations at Leiden University, The Hague, and is studying at William and Mary as part of an exchange programme. He has previously worked as a student consultant to the Dutch Ministry of Education. Currently he is also working as a Research Assistant for W&M's IPAC Lab and the Asia Policy Lab
Qualitative Analyst
Ainsley Ruhl is a Qualitative Analyst for DisinfoLab. She is a senior studying Government and History. She also serves as a lab assistant for the Charting Freedom Project, President of Pi Sigma Alpha, and a tutor in the Griffin School Partnerships Literacy Lab. Her research interests include education policy and political polarization.
Qualitative Analyst
Soeun Lee is a Qualitative Analyst for DisinfoLab. She is a junior majoring in International Relations and Education. Some of her research interests include radicalization, education disinformation, censorship, and impact of media on public discourse. She joined the DisinfoLab this year.
Qualitative Analyst
Zev Katz is a Qualitative Analyst for DisinfoLab who joined this year. He is a junior pursuing a B.A. in Government and Japanese Studies. He also serves as the Director of Operations for The Monitor Journal of International Relations.
