# Publications The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs produces three original publications, each with a different focus and audience. All our publications are managed by the Center’s communications team but incorporate contributions from our many affiliates. [Epicenter](https://epicenter.wcfia.harvard.edu/) is our online source that provides original commentary and analysis on issues that transcend borders, by expanding on published research or through commentary on an international or global issue. Our goal is to share the research done by Center affiliates—in academic communities and beyond—with a curious public. We send a monthly newsletter during the academic year that includes our recent Epicenter original content in addition to new academic publications and media mentions by our Center affiliates and alumni. [Centerpiece](/publications/centerpiece "Centerpiece") is our online newsletter that features information on life at the Weatherhead Center—a message from the Center's executive director, updates on programmatic activities, recently published books, photo galleries, and profiles of Center affiliates and their research. It is produced twice a year at the end of the fall and spring semesters. Our revamped [Annual Report](/publications/annual-reports "Annual Reports") highlights Weatherhead Center activities from each academic year. We feature the various programs, projects, and research clusters that allow us to convene influential scholars, students, and experienced practitioners from around the world. Every report illuminates the prior year’s special events, conferences, and seminars that ground the Center’s many activities. We also share information on the faculty and student projects the Center funds—one of our highest priorities. ## Communications & Events Staff [### Kristin Caulfield ](/people/kristin-caulfield) Manager of Communications. Pronouns: she/her ![Kristin Caulfield.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-06/caulfield_kristin_0.jpeg?h=e1a92da4&itok=oPwp80rZ) [### Lauren McLaughlin ](/people/lauren-m-mclaughlin) Communications Coordinator. Pronouns: she/her ![Lauren McLaughlin.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-06/mclaughlin_lauren.jpg?h=4aebc441&itok=MNVebF1f) [### Michelle Nicholasen ](/people/michelle-nicholasen) [michelle\_nicholasen@wcfia.harvard.edu](mailto:michelle_nicholasen@wcfia.harvard.edu)Editor and Content Producer. ![Michelle Nicholasen.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-06/nicholasen_michelle.jpg?h=e200d4d4&itok=V7kp1HBd) [### Sarah Banse ](/people/sarah-banse) Associate Director of Events and External Relations. ![Sarah Banse.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8891/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2025-06/banse_sarah.jpg?h=f7cd30db&itok=54nDa9fj)