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“I wanted to learn from professionals about what it means to do public policy and how to write it to make change. This is what Harris was able to offer.”

Corrigan sees many applications of a public policy degree to the emergency management field, especially the intersection of natural disasters and climate change.

“I want to use quantitative data analysis to ensure policy is effective, and Harris’ quantitative focus definitely resonated with me."

“Being at Harris is an opportunity to broaden my perspective of how I can be a good practitioner in the community and economic development space and use these tools and concepts to serve those that have often been left behind.”

“I wanted to shape policy informed by people’s stories to help build a better future.”

As part of her doctorate in public health, Juárez Armenta is currently researching the health effects of gendered violence on Mexican women.

“It’s not enough that teachers are well-trained when students don’t have time to do homework because they’re working to support their families, or that the school provides lunch when students are hungry at home."

Gabr says learning in a joint program combining computer science and public policy helped him view programming and technology through a different lens.

“I ultimately want to help people in a way that makes a visible, tangible impact.”

“I was attracted by Harris’ philosophy of teaching students knowledge and skills that can be applied to the real world. It’s a foundation I’ve always sought.”

“Large-scale problems, such as environmental ones, require interdisciplinary solutions. The adaptability of my public policy degree is preparing me to tackle those challenges."

“I want to enhance my focus on how the economy runs to include how people and policy improve social outcomes. I hope to learn how to improve people’s quality of life and increase the stability of society.”