Ava Jane Moorlach is a sophomore at American University enrolled in their Interdisciplinary Studies program. The fields of study in this program include communications, legal institutions, economics, and government. She is simultaneously enrolled in the American University combined bachelor's and master's program. She is on track to graduate in 2025 with her undergraduate degree in addition to her master’s degree in Political Communication.

Her interest in North Korea began after she heard reports of ICBM technology being advanced enough to target anywhere in the United States. In her desire to learn more about the potential nuclear threat, she developed an academic interest in international relations. As her understanding of relations with North Korea became more complex, she grew deeply concerned about the human rights violations committed by the North Korean regime. She hopes to use her time as a HRNK research intern to contribute to tangible solutions for improving human rights in North Korea.