Vivian Costello is a senior at Indiana University pursuing degrees in International Studies and East Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus on Mandarin Chinese. Additionally, she is a part of the Chinese Flagship Program, where she works as a Student Ambassador, a Program Assistant, and a mentor for incoming students. Vivian's research interests include national security, diplomacy, and governance, and in the future, she plans to work abroad and take an active role in navigating U.S.- China relations. In her spare time, Vivian likes to read and play cards.