Charlie Eichelman is the Graduate Assistant at CISR. Charlie formerly was an AmeriCorps VISTA serving in the role of Build United Coordinator for United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. He started working at CISR in August of 2022. Charlie has a bachelors in International Affairs from JMU and is continuing his education with a Master in Public Administration from JMU. Charlie’s research interests include anticorruption policies, conflict and security in the Middle East, and sustainable and affordable housing.