Brooke Simmons , Summer 2026 Travel Placement

Brooke Simmons is an undergraduate student at Florida State University majoring in Criminology and International Affairs, with a focus on public administration and post-conflict governance. She has gained academic and field experience in human rights, transitional justice, and institutional development through her studies and time abroad in Pristina, Kosovo. This summer, she will intern with the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN), contributing to public engagement, event coordination, and communications efforts at the Reporting House. Brooke is particularly interested in supporting the rule of law, strengthening democratic institutions, and advancing accountability in post-conflict societies.