Brenda Jennifer Reyes

International Security / Economic Policy / Argumentation & Debate

Brenda Reyes is an undergraduate student at George Mason University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution with a concentration in Global Engagement in the Carter School. She serves as social events coordinator for GMU's National Debate Team, where she has progressed from novice competitor to competing nationally in open division, notably winning the J.V. UTSA Earthseed 2025 tournament with her debate partner Amira. Additionally, she is the founding Vice President of Recruitment for Kappa Alpha Pi, the pre-law and government fraternity.

Professionally, Brenda works as an underwriting assistant at the Export-Import Bank of the United States, a federal government agency in Washington, D.C. Her academic coursework includes statistics, economics, and interpersonal conflict resolution, providing a strong foundation for her career aspirations in finance and government policy. Fluent in Spanish, she brings valuable multilingual capabilities to her professional and academic pursuits.

Her academic and professional interests center on the intersection of international markets, finance, and economic policy, with the goal of contributing to policy development that strengthens global financial systems.

Grants and Fellowships

Impact Morgan Scholarship Recipient (Spring 2024)
Mercatus Undergraduate Fellow (Spring 2025)

Education

B.S., Conflict Analysis & Resolution, George Mason University, (Expected Spring 2026)