Miriam Bethencourt holds a B.A. in English and Peace Studies from the University of Notre Dame, where her research investigated narratives of refugee resettlement and the social impact of discourse on displaced populations. Following graduation, she has worked in refugee resettlement and crisis response for immigrant and displaced communities, with an emphasis on program development and direct client support. Her scholarly interests center on the intersection of conflict, displacement, and communication, with a particular focus on the ways online discourse shapes public attitudes toward migration and peacebuilding.