Christopher Scott
MPP '23
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Current City: Washington, DC
Why did you choose McCourt? I chose McCourt because of the community, its location in DC, and opportunities to study and gain additional experience in immigration policy.
What professional/ work experience did you have prior to coming to McCourt? Prior to coming to McCourt, I gained professional/work experience in various areas of public policy - namely, housing, education, technology, international trade - and in immigration law.
What has been the best part of your experience so far? The best part of my experience so far has been gaining in-depth knowledge of various aspects of public policy from high-quality faculty.
Student organization involvement while at McCourt: I am involved with the Migration & Refugee Policy Initiative (MRPI) and the McCourt LGBTQ+ Policy Initiative (McCourt LPI).
Undergraduate University, degree, and major: University of Notre Dame, B.A. Political Science & Spanish (Double-Major)
Hobbies/ Interests: Some of my hobbies/interests are listening to music, singing, exploring DC, and watching movies.