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“I started to wonder how we could scale these programs into policies that create sustainable impact with regard to battling homelessness. I realized my business degree wasn’t sufficient to answer those questions.”

“I want to do something where I can bring evidence-driven decision making to security or international development organizations because there is a big need for it.”

“The connections between students and the tight-knit nature of the school were the most important components of my Harris journey.”

“Harris has been instrumental in putting me on my path.”

“Sometimes it’s harder to influence policy from within an organization: through consulting, I feel I can have the most meaningful influence.”

“I want to be capable of presenting new ideas to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs that facilitate the implementation of policies to respond more swiftly and accurately to issues."

“I chose to study public policy to see how policy works in action, and Harris was my top choice. I did not have a quantitative background, and I wanted to gain those skills.”

Schaffer is excited to enrich his lifelong interest in policy and government through courses at Harris—and to draw inspiration from the vibrancy of Chicago’s political environment.

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

I’m eager to learn the academic theory behind public policy; the concepts and ideas that underpin the way we look at development across the world, and especially in Africa."

"I want to learn how to bring diverse groups together to form policies that are equitable for the communities that they serve, become qualified to create that policy, and make the policy understandable for people most impacted by its implementation."

“I’m excited for my studies at Harris. Not only will they allow me to advance my career, but I can also show my daughter the type of work I want her to see from me: service that is not for profit, but for the common good.”