The Executive Board
The executive and editorial board of the Chicago Policy Review is comprised of graduate researchers acting within editor and director roles. The Board relies on research, scholarship, and expertise to inform the publication of important issues. The Board does not speak for the staff nor The Review as a whole.
Trey Pennington
Editor-in-Chief
Trey Pennington is the Editor-in-Chief of the Chicago Policy Review. He is a second-year MPP candidate at the Harris School, focusing on international relations and global affairs. For Trey, amplifying diverse voices and viewpoints, as well as increasing the accessibility of education and information is the integral goal of CPR. The organization does this by providing a platform for public policy students, professionals, and practitioners to share their expertise and analysis. Trey received his B.S. in Political Science from the United States Naval Academy, and after Harris, Trey will head to Pensacola, Florida to complete Naval Flight Training. All views represented in his writing or in his work are his own and do not represent the views of the United States Navy, Department of Defense, or the government of the United States of America.
Attaullah Abbasi
Executive Editor of Research Analysis
Attaullah (Atta) Abbasi is a second-year public policy student at the University of Chicago with a keen interest in data analytics and technology policy. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Mathematics, he is an economist with over four years of experience working at Pakistan’s central bank. During his tenure, he published research on themes including labor markets, the agricultural sector, and technology. Recently, Atta worked as a Research Assistant in the Economics Department at UChicago, focusing on the U.S. healthcare sector.
Roqeebah Olaoniye
Executive Editor of Policy Analysis
Roqeebah is a Master of Public Policy candidate at the Harris School. Her work explores the nexus of infrastructure development and clean energy transition, particularly in emerging markets. Roqeebah trained as a lawyer in Nigeria and brings a unique blend of legal expertise and policy acumen to her work as the Executive Editor of Policy Analysis at the Chicago Policy Review. Prior to graduate school, she led high-impact strategic communications and stakeholder engagement on behalf of governments, international organizations, and corporations contributing to the successful delivery of various policy and nation-building initiatives. Beyond her professional pursuits, she enjoys landscape photography, velvety coffee, intricate slice-of-life dramas, and explainer YouTube videos. Ultimately, Roqeebah is committed to leveraging her knowledge and experience to contribute to structural transformation primarily in sub-Saharan Africa.
Alex Kroger
Executive Editor of Commentary
Alex Kroger is a current Master of Public Policy candidate at the University of Chicago, focusing on transportation policy. He also produces the Public Money Pod at the Center for Municipal Finance and serves as the co-president of Unum. Prior to attending Harris, Alex trained as a pilot and holds a commercial pilot certificate. Alex earned his BME in Music Education from Indiana University and an MM in Music History from the University of Cincinnati.
Director of Data Visualizations (pending)
Natalia Zorrilla
Director of Digital Publications
Natalia is the Director of Digital Publications for the Chicago Policy Review. She is a second-year MPP candidate at the Harris School, focusing on international development and global affairs. She is also the vice president of UCMA, the Mexican Association at the University of Chicago, and a current Mayoral Fellow at the City of Chicago Mayor’s Office. Her interests include migration, gender, and criminal justice policy. Natalia aims to increase the outreach of the Chicago Policy Review, collaborate with organizations such as Latin America Matters, and foster partnerships with other policy-focused entities. She is committed to including innovative policy pieces that address difficult social challenges, enhancing the impact and visibility of CPR’s work.
Emily Morgan
Director of Learning and Development
Emily Morgan is a second-year MPP candidate with a certification in data analytics and a focus on election science. She is originally from Maryville, Tennessee, and attended The University of Tennessee, Knoxville where she studied community development. Within The Harris School, Emily serves as the Community Engagement Officer for Harris Community Action in addition to her role at Chicago Policy Review. Emily is also the incoming IOP Graduate Assistant for Experiential Learning. Over the summer, she has worked in political consulting for local Chicago and statewide candidates at Langenfeld and Associates. In her spare time, she enjoys playing piano, baking, and visiting Chicago’s coffee shops.
Uchenna Offorjebe
Director of Communications and Engagement
Uchenna Offorjebe is the Director of Communications and Engagement and a firm believer in the art of storytelling. With the Chicago Policy Review, he hopes to empower voices in public policy by translating the numbers behind hard problems and telling compelling stories about positive solutions. He is a second-year MPP at the Harris School, combining his passions and interests in technology and public policy. Uchenna hopes to leverage his experiences from tech in order to help modernize government and act as a bridge in support of decision makers within Tech Policy. Originally from San Jose, California, he holds a B.S. in consumer Behavioral Sciences from The Ohio State University.