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Policy Perspectives

Policy Perspectives is the annual alumni magazine from the McCourt School of Public Policy. It features original reporting on the cutting-edge work of the McCourt School’s faculty and research centers, and updates on our faculty, students, staff and alumni.

Policy Perspectives is distributed free of charge to McCourt students, faculty, staff, alumni and peer institutions, and is available for free online to friends of the McCourt School and Georgetown University.

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Dean Carole Roan Gresenz sitting on McCourt's 7th Floor rooftop

“If we keep those things in the center of all we do, we can approach the future with the right amounts of courage, confidence and thoughtfulness.”
– Dean Carole Roan Gresenz

“Right Place, Right Time”
Khai Booker headshot

From Service to Science

How Khai Booker, program coordinator at McCourt's Massive Data Institute (MDI), uses data to help 'those who need it most.'

A woman (Camilla Feeley) sits in a dark grey dress
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An Olympian's Path to Improving Mental Health Outcomes Through Public Policy

How one student’s journey to the McCourt School to study mental health policy began as an Olympian.

Professional headshot of Eric Jeffay
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Policy Impacts Tableside: A McCourt Alum’s Journey to Strengthen the Restaurant Industry

How managing a restaurant through COVID led Eric Jeffay (MPP'23) to seek new ways to support the industry.

Professional headshot of Bradley Holst
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This Professor's Course Aims to Ease Social Isolation

Bradley Holst, assistant teaching professor at the McCourt School, delves into an overlooked public health risk: social isolation.

Meghan Hall at the McCourt School campus
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Newmark Scholar Communicates Public Policy

Newmark Scholar Meghan Hall (MPP-EP'26) blends policy and public affairs, earning her degree at McCourt while continuing her work at the United Nations.

Nicholas Mensah on McCourt rooftop, US Capitol in background
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Doctor pushes to improve health outcomes beyond the exam room

Changemaker Nicholas Mensah (MIDP'26) seeks policy solutions to the problems that affect us individually and collectively.

Outside of the McCourt School building at 125 E St. on a bright, sunny day with a clear blue sky
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How the McCourt School is reimagining youth justice

After 18 years, the McCourt School’s Center for Juvenile Reform has rebranded as the Center for Youth Justice, highlighting its transformative approach to serving young people and families.

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Introducing the 2025 McCourt Scholars

From Ukrainian revolution to Indian renewable energy planning, a wealth of diverse experience drives these new policymakers to improve lives worldwide.

Amanda Lu leads presentation during 2025 Foundations
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Passionate Researchers: McCourt School welcomes new faculty driving research in criminal justice, education and state politics

McCourt School welcomes assistant teaching professor Amanda Lu, professor Chris Warshaw and assistant professor Roman Gabriel Rivera.

Dean Carole Roan Gresenz
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Right place, right time: Getting to know Dean Carole Roan Gresenz

Carole Roan Gresenz, The McCourt School's new dean, talks about her earliest lessons, her career in research and the things that keep her grounded.