Abigail St. Hilaire is a pre-law junior studying International Studies with a concentration in Ethics and Social Justice. She is from Nashua, New Hampshire, and with aspirations for a career in law, has interned with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Hampshire and the office of United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen. Abigail has also completed research on the Middle East under Prof. Alshamary of the Political Science Department, and is currently a Research Assistant for Prof. Krause’s “Political Violence Project.” During Fall 2026, she will be studying abroad in Florence, Italy through Syracuse University.

At Boston College, Abigail is a member of the Bellarmine Law Society, a Staff Writer for the BC Gavel, and serves as the Secretary of Delegations for Boston College’s Model UN team. Outside of BC, Abigail enjoys travelling, going to the gym, and baking. This is her first year as a Peer Advisor, and she can’t wait to meet and assist both current and prospective IS students!