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“I want to visit as many countries as I can—not to sightsee, but to get to know the local people, exchange knowledge, and learn about their challenges to improve my work in international development.”

“The academic world at the University of Chicago will provide a great place to explore, learn, and innovate solutions to long-standing public policy problems that I can bring to USAID.”

“I wanted an education that thinks more about how to integrate technical skills with critical thinking and the real world, and Harris offered that.”

Roy ultimately wants to help translate the science behind policy in ways that help the public—and lawmakers—understand and support those policies.

“Throughout my journey of studying economics and working in and alongside the public sector, I have seen the necessity of effective leadership and evidence-based policies to drive sustainable change.”

Aden is interested in international development, with a specific focus on conflict-affected states.

“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.”

I fight for my kin—women—through a democratic institution I believe in. The exposure and skills I received at Harris have been extremely useful in my activism within the corridors of power.”

“I wanted the skillset that would help me get into the rooms where policy was being made, and to speak from professional experience—with the right numbers to back me up.”

McKoy wants to build better systems to serve at-risk youth in the City of Chicago by making connections at the intersections of multiple policy areas.

“My motivation is to build knowledge to improve the wellbeing of society and contribute to collective decision-making.”

“I saw the societal inequities and growing opportunity gap and knew I wanted to do something to help. Harris exposed me to new perspectives and ways of thinking about education, so now I am using that to evaluate and recommend solutions.”