The Libertas Council welcomes Abigail Tacker, Kenzie Winton, and Ellen Yates as the inaugural cohort of Clapham Fellows. The Clapham Fellowship, named for the Clapham Group that collectively pioneered the abolishment of the British slave trade in the 19th century through tenacious advocacy, politics, the arts, and business, is a unique opportunity for law and policy graduate students and postgrads to collaborate with leaders around the world to advance freedom today.
Throughout their tenure, Clapham Fellows work closely with the Libertas Council team, Global Libertas Fellows, and Senior Fellows to understand the context and parameters of a problem involving combating human trafficking, advancing democracy, and affirming human dignity. Clapham Fellows provide the critical research and support necessary for identifying interventions that affect change.
The Libertas Council is honored to welcome these exceptionally bright and talented champions as the inaugural cohort of Clapham Fellows.
Meet the 2024-2025 Clapham Fellows
Abigail Tacker
Abigail serves as a Clapham Fellow for the Libertas Council as well as the Policy & Programs Fellow at The Policy Circle. In both roles, she researches and writes policy content and solutions. She holds a Master of Public Policy from Pepperdine University, specializing in International Relations and Applied Economics. At Texas A&M University she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy, and she developed her passion for research. This culminated in her published thesis on the interpretive history of the Westphalian system as part of the Undergraduate Research Scholars program.
Kenzie Winton
Kenzie serves as one of the inaugural Clapham Fellows for the Libertas Council. Her journey in policy began with a Master’s in Public Policy from Pepperdine University, specializing in International Relations and National Security. As a Foreign Policy Researcher for a former U.S. State Department official, Kenzie crafted briefing books on international events and analyzed complex policy issues. Her leadership extends to roles like President of Women of Public Policy at Pepperdine and Managing Editor for the Pepperdine Policy Review. Kenzie is currently an educator at Berkeley Hall School.
Ellen Yates
Ellen is a 2021 graduate of the University of Virginia, where she majored in Political and Social Thought and minored in Religious Studies, and served as Student Body President. After graduation, she served as a Paralegal in the Virginia Court of Appeals and as a Refugee Youth Mentorship Program Coordinator through the AmeriCorps VISTA program. She hopes to pursue a career in human rights law. In her free time, Ellen enjoys puzzles, painting, and spending time with her golden retriever.
