Memorial Initiatives
Fred Hood
Research Fund
Current Total | 285764.9200 |
Goal | $300,000 |
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Donors
Fred Hood Family
Anonymous
Kristof Abbeloos (BC04)
James Anderson (BC81 / DC / Ph.D.)
Emily Ardell (BC04)
Jennifer Arnold (BC03)
Rachel Bahn (BC / DC / Ph.D.)
Benjamin Bain (BC04)
Goetz Bechtolsheimer (BC03)
Miladin Bogetic (BC / DC / Ph.D.)
Oystein Bryhni (BC04)
Headley Butler (BC03)
Lindsey Anne Callahan (BC / DC / Ph.D.)
Doug Campbell (BC / DC / Ph.D.)
Charles Clinton W. Carter (BC03)
Jonathan Chavkin
David Ciulla (BC05)
Sander Cohan (BC03)
Alastair Coutts (BC03)
Jacquelyne Dille (BC03)
Andrew Duff (BC06)
Gregor Feige (BC03)
Matthias Feldmann (BC06)
Yoshino Funaki (BC04)
Blair Glencorse (BC03)
Joost Gorter (BC04)
Johan Gott (BC03)
Saverio Grazioli-Venier (BC03)
Julie Hackett (BC03)
Peter Holland (BC / DC / Ph.D.)
Jessica Holzer (BC03)
Caitlin Hughes (BC03)
Robert Isaac (BC / DC / Ph.D.)
Alexandra Jaeckh (BC03)
Erik Jones (BC89)
Gorter Joost (BC03)
Eirin Kallestad (BC04)
Eleanor Keppelman (BC03)
Candice Koo (BC04)
Sarah Leddy (BC03)
Jennifer Linker (BC03)
Janine Mans (BC / DC / Ph.D.)
Mark Mazzetti
Catherine McSweeney (BC03 / DC05)
Jason Moll (BC03 / DC04)
Kenneth Monahan (BC03)
Fumiko Nagano (BC03)
Andrew Natenshon (BC03)
Drew Natenshon (BC / DC / Ph.D.)
Caryn Nesmith (BC03)
Gail Newman
Makiko Nishimura (BC06)
Helen O'Brien
Pete O'Brien (BC03)
Mathew Oster (BC04)
Trevor Patzer
Lucy Payton (BC04)
Rashmi Pendse (BC / DC / Ph.D.)
Lori Rakoczy (BC / DC / Ph.D.)
Caspar Romer (BC04)
Thomas Rosenberger
Thomas Row (BC79)
Steven Rust (BC04)
Joel Shelton (BC06)
Chris Shephard (BC / DC / Ph.D.)
Thomas Stenvoll (BC / DC / Ph.D.)
Fiona Stewart (BC03)
Dan Sullivan (BC04)
Lisa Thomas (BC04)
George Turner (BC06)
Matteo Vaccani (BC06)
Florian Von Oppenheim (BC98)
Ashley Wang (BC03 / DC04)
Susanne Wegl (BC04)
The news of Frederick (Fred) Hood's tragic death in a freak skiing accident in Austria on December 24th, 2008 struck the Bologna Center's students, faculty and staff with profound disbelief and sorrow.
Fred's academic and professional career at SAIS spanned five years, touching the lives of five Bologna Center classes along with numerous faculty and staff. He first arrived at the Bologna Center in September 2002. He then completed his M.A.I.A. degree the following year and returned to Bologna in 2004 where he carried out his SAIS Doctoral work through 2007. Fred was the teaching assistant whose name every student looked for and the research assistant who professors came to rely upon. Fred's wit, charm, brilliance, and irrepressible theatrical talent were infused in all his work and touched everyone he encountered. It goes without saying that Fred's passing left our community with a huge hole, one which we are still mending today. He is sorely missed.
In celebration of Fred's life and accomplishments, a Fred Hood Memorial, based on a Quaker meeting, was held at the Bologna Center on May 3rd, 2009. The event was moderated by Professors Thomas Row and Adrian Lyttelton and was enriched by the numerous friends and family members in attendance.
The Fred Hood Research Fund
Upon his sudden and tragic death on December 24, 2008, former classmates and friends of Frederick Hood decided to launch, in his memory, an initiative connected to the Bologna Center, a place he loved and was associated with for so many years.
A core group of Fred's closest friends and compatriots from the Bologna Center convened at his funeral in New York on January 10, 2009 and decided that the best way to commemorate Fred's love for his research, the Bologna Center and the city itself was to create a fund in his memory. The "Frederick Hood Research Fund" supports research activities of PhD and MAIA students at the Bologna Center, contributing towards research costs such as travel to conferences or the purchase of research publications.
The initial goal was to raise $100,000 over a period of five years. In little over a year, pledges exceeded the goal. Moved by the generosity and affection of his friends, Fred's family decided, in December 2009, to add a significant contribution to the Fund by matching the amount pledged at the time, with the aim to perpetuate Fred's memory and reflect his great affection for the Bologna Center. The Family's donation has given a terrific push to the initiative and it has allowed for the Fund to become operative starting in the current academic year.
"The Bologna Center was very much Fred's home for most of the last seven years of his life. My children, Stephen and I are happy to support this initiative, and hope that the Fund will help to keep our beloved Fred's memory alive at the Bologna Center for years to come." - Ms. Maya M. Hood
On the occasion of their Class 15th anniversary celebration in Bologna in 2018, the leaders decided to push the goal further toward $300,000. If this new goal is reached, this will be the most successful Class initiative conducted in such a short timeframe. To date we have raised US$285,765.
Research Projects
Academic Year 2024
Olivia Salberg (USA)In June 2023, Ms. Olivia Salberg, under the guidance of Professor Tommaso Sonno, visited Accra, Ghana to continue their research exploring a causal relationship between increased financial literacy and the mitigation of financial constraints among Ghanaian students undergoing the employment transition. As the study aims to employ a randomized control trial (RCT) methodology with users of a local fintech platform, Olivia’s time on the ground played a pivotal role in assessing the technical feasibility of this approach. Additionally, while in Accra she was able to ensure a smooth implementation of the baseline surveys and obtain necessary insights for the study.
Jack Kennedy (Ireland)
In January 2024, Mr. Jack Kennedy made a research trip to Yorba Linda, California, to conduct research for his MAIA thesis. Jack’s research focuses on the use of nuclear weapons in coercive diplomacy, analysing the Nixon administration’s use of US nuclear forces for signalling during the Vietnam War in comparison with Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats during the ongoing war in Ukraine. With support from the Fred Hood Research Fund, he was able to consult original historical documents stored in the archives of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, providing valuable insight into the decision-making processes and risk calculus of leaders who engage in nuclear sabre-rattling.
Sara Moussavi (USA/Iran)
During 2023, Sara Moussavi, a Doctoral of International Affairs (DIA) candidate, utilised this generous Fred Hood grant to conduct key informant interviews with influential policy makers and experts in Washington D.C. and New York, focusing on the intricate dynamics of international sanctions and their impact on food security target nations. These interviews have been pivotal in deepening the understanding of the multifaceted nature of sanctions. The insights gathered from these discussions are not only enriching this doctoral thesis but are also contributing to the broader discourse on the efficacy and consequences of sanctions as a foreign policy tool. Additionally, the grant facilitated participation in an advanced sanctions course, significantly enhancing expertise in this complex field. The knowledge and skills acquired through this course have been invaluable in analysing the nuances of sanctions policy and its real-world implications. Furthermore, the grant was utilised to collect quantitative and qualitative data in one of the research case study countries, Somalia. These interactions have offered an unprecedented level of access to the thought processes and considerations behind sanctions decisions, greatly enriching the quality and depth of the research. Overall, the Fred Hood grant has been fundamental in advancing the academic and professional development in the field of international sanctions and their effect on food security amongst vulnerable populations.
Joseph Fraley (USA)
Mr. Joseph Fraley made a research trip to Florence to use the Historical Archives of the European Union at the European University Institute. For the second half of SAIS Europe’s spring break, Joseph spent 3 days and 2 nights in Florence. He wrote his thesis on the EU othering of Turkey during the period of 1999-2007 and 2015-2016. The European University Institute’s archives provided him with historical documents in relation to this topic. Joseph used money from the Fred Hood Research Foundation to support this journey, as it helped pay for housing, food, and transportation.
See all the research projects since 2011
Contribute & Contacts
Those who are interested in joining the initiative can click here and make an online contribution or learn more about tax effective giving. The SAIS Europe Development Team is available at
sais.eu.development@jhu.edu for any further question you may have and to discuss multi-year commitments. Also, you can get in touch with the class leaders:
Bologna Classes of 2005 through 2007 and Ph.D students:
- Timo Behr