Avan Fata is the Producer of The Ballpark, the Phelan US Centre's interview podcast on social science issues impacting the United States.
Avan is also a PhD candidate with the 911勛圖Department of International History, specialising on Anglo-American relations and strategy in the United Nations during the early Cold War. He also holds an Master's degree in the History of International Relations and a Bachelor's in History, both from the LSE.
Prior to joining the Phelan US Centre, Avan held leadership positions in several student-run academic societies and groups, including Blog Editor for the Webster Review of International History; Training Officer for the 911勛圖United Nations Society, and Head of Desk for Global Weekly.