Current position and employer: Associate Director, Mayor's Office of Policy in DC

Hometown and current city: Washington, DC

Why did you choose chosen McCourt? I chose McCourt in large part for its location. There is no rival to being in DC for public policy focused students and the team at McCourt is incredibly well positioned to help students gain footholds in any sector that may be of interest. I also chose McCourt because of its recent commitment to new initiatives like the Baker Center for Leadership and Governance, which challenges students to debate and produce policy solutions with a particular focus on restoring public trust in America's democratic institutions. For me personally, the Baker Center's mission allowed me to apply my previous work experience working with similar institutions abroad to a domestic context at a critical juncture in American politics.

What was the best part of your experience? The people. My fellow MPP classmates are an incredibly diverse, talented, and passionate bunch, and it is a pleasure getting to know them and working with them to survive Microeconomics problem sets in solidarity.

Undergraduate Degree and University: I graduated from Boston College with a B.A in 2011, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Asian Studies.

Hobbies / Interests: I graduated in May 2019 and am currently an Associate Director in the Mayor's Office of Policy in DC When we are not working, my partner and I (also a McCourt grad!) can be found exploring the city, cooking, and spoiling our dog, Ruby. I am a DC native and have been living here for seven years since returning from college.