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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.”

“It’s important for people to see themselves represented in academic reading materials—and for people to learn and experience other cultures.”

“The Data and Policy Summer Scholars (DPSS) program made me be more cognizant when it comes to analyzing and creating data that is more inclusive.”

“My SDG experience definitely helped clarify potential pathways for future academic and career goals.”

“Public policy is about setting a vision based on shared values that enables people to move society forward."