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“Studying abroad helped me learn new perspectives and think about how systems and institutions can be improved as well as what the U.S. does well.”
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"Harris is as rigorous as it gets when it comes to evidence-based policymaking, and the learnings and camaraderie of the community is worth all the effort.”
Gabrielle Pan
“The support I had in IPAL inspired me to apply to the MPP. I got the sense that if I wanted to challenge myself at Harris, there would be a lot of people supporting me.”
Andrea Kimpson
"During the pandemic, I saw how many systems seemed to be failing people all at once, which is why I want to understand how to build systems that support people and respond to their needs—while also respecting their autonomy."
Geet Chawla
“I value being able to help executives and economists make evidence-based decisions through empirical research.”
Derek Burling
“The city of Chicago is my home, and I am passionate about our community. Harris is the perfect runway for this next chapter of my career to create meaningful impact.”