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After Harris, Inema aspires to work in international development, with a particular focus on improving social equity.

“I have always been connected to the city of Chicago, and I want to give back and push for good policy. I believe that Chicago can be a trailblazer for better cities, and I want to help ignite this improvement.”

“My two years at Harris helped me explore and figure out what career paths were available to me.”

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

“Overcoming that initial fear taught me to not be afraid to be in another country—to not be afraid of anything, really.”

“I came here because what is offered at Harris may allow me to change the rules of the game to make higher education more accessible.”

“To me, it seems like a very basic but important concept—that everyone has the same opportunities in life.”

“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.”

Angela The wants to work with governments at the local level to develop thoughtful and creative solutions to improve digital accessibility to public benefits and services.

“Harris helps you understand the story behind the numbers—and interpret it in a way that helps you solve problems.”

Wegner says Harris opened doors to career paths she never imagined and advises incoming students to keep an open mind and explore what the school has to offer.

“The skills and insights I gained at Harris have helped me become a person who can help solve housing justice issues.”