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“My motivation is to build knowledge to improve the wellbeing of society and contribute to collective decision-making.”

“Having a policy degree is helpful in understanding how to manage data and bring multiple pieces of government together.”

“I’m looking forward to getting out of my comfort zone of primarily researching and reading about environmental issues and seeing how I can use my quantitative skills to make a larger impact.”

"Not only do I interpret laws and their impact on Cboe, but I also have the opportunity to advocate for common-sense regulations. It’s everything I was hoping for, career-wise.”

A native of Cochabamba, Bolivia, Hong Zhang Durandal (MPP’16, MBA’25 expected), came to the United States on a full scholarship at Berea College in Kentucky.

“I would love to do health research and lobby for, and potentially draft, legislation. The Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp reinforced my desire to continue my education to reach those goals.”