Tomas C. Scott is pursuing a Master's degree in Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies at Ohio State University, focusing on international security, development, and regional dynamics in post-Soviet Eurasia. Originally from Florida’s Space Coast, Tomas has a background in Aeronautical Science from Florida Tech and an M.A. in International Relations from Norwich University. He will study Russian under the FLAS Fellowship and aims to build a career in diplomacy.