Nicholas Jude Walters is pursuing a Master’s in Public and International Affairs with a concentration in Human Security and a minor in Energy and Environment at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). He is expected to graduate in 2026. Walters is an active member of the Ford Institute for Human Security’s Closing the Water Gap working group, where he contributes to research on water accessibility, “The Corporate Playbook,” governance, and policy solutions to address disparities in water access.
Walters holds a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and English from Saint Vincent College, where he was an active member of Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Honor Society, and Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honor Society. His academic background includes a strong foundation in American Constitutionalism, policy analysis, and governance.
Driven by a passion for policy writing, governance, and advocacy, Walters aims to leverage his research to inform policies that promote equitable resource distribution, especially concerning water access. Through the Closing the Water Gap initiative, he seeks to provide valuable insights on water governance while broadening his knowledge by collaborating with experts and peers.