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Headshot of Hazna Faiza
“I want to influence policies that address social inequality, labor economics, and intergenerational mobility.”
Headshot of Sameer Shafi
“What I deeply appreciated about UChicago was the ease with which my core values of bringing about impactful social change aligned with data analytics and evidence-based policy.”
Headshot of Will Pennington
“Harris’ motto, ‘Social impact, down to a science,’ felt like the perfect blend of my scientific skillset and research that positively impacts people.”
Aïcha Camara
“I want to focus on advocating for institutional change, ensuring that the government functions better for those often marginalized—anyone who’s a minority, who’s indigenous, who’s queer, who’s underrepresented.”
The University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy finalists propose innovative solutions to address the city's $35 billion pension crisis in the inaugural Harris Policy Innovation Challenge.