Jack Regala, a 2024 graduate of the Jackson School, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant to serve as an English teaching assistant in Tajikistan.
At the University of Washington, Regala studied Persian for two years and was an active member of the UW’s Persian cultural community, connecting with students from Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan. These experiences sparked a deep interest in Central Asia and inspired him to seek direct engagement with the region; his major in Global and Regional Studies and responsibilities as an officer in the Jackson School Student Association highlight his commitment to public service and cross-cultural collaboration.
In Tajikistan, Regala looks forward to deepening his language skills, building meaningful relationships within his host community, and gaining insight into the country’s social and political landscape. After returning to the United States, he plans to pursue a career in the Foreign Service, using the skills and experiences gained through the Fulbright Program to help strengthen understanding between the U.S. and the broader Persian-speaking world.
