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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. – September 9, 2026 — The Ramos Research Institute (RRI) is excited to announce the addition of five new members to its Scholars Council. Dr. Jimmeka Anderson of UNC-Chapel Hill, Gerardo Berthin of Freedom House, Patricia Galdamez of the Community of Democracies, Daryna Onyshko of the Youth Democracy Network, and Dr. Eve Rifkin of Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College will bring their international expertise, academic excellence,

RRI is proud to announce the addition of two distinguished scholars, Dr. Remzie Shahini-Hoxhaj and Dr. Ximeng Chen, to its Scholars Council.

RRI is proud to welcome four world-class experts to its Scholar’s Council: Thomas Garrett, Dr. Julie Ficarra, Dr. Dave Silberman, and Dr. Diana Owen. Their combined expertise in democracy promotion, education policy, psychological well-being, and civic education in the digital age will greatly strengthen RRI’s mission to advance civic engagement, democratic resilience, and leadership development.

RRI is proud to announce the appointment of two esteemed scholars, Dr. Derek Cabrera and Dr. Laura Cabrera, to its Scholar's Council.

The Ramos Research Institute is proud to announce the appointment of four esteemed scholars to its Board of Scholars.