Current position and employer: Legislative Director for DC Councilmember Brooke Pinto (Ward 2)

Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama

Current City: Washington, DC

Why did you choose McCourt? I chose McCourt in large part for the focus on quantitative analysis. I didn't have a strong quantitative background coming into the program and, since I was leaving the workforce to go to grad school, I wanted to come out with a degree and some hard skills. That is exactly what McCourt offered. I also chose McCourt for its location in Washington, DC, for all that this city has to offer in terms of both local and national politics.

What has been the best part of your experience so far? The student community at McCourt is phenomenal. The first semester we all got very close working on problem sets for our Econ and Stats courses and exploring the city. Those relationships helped me get a lot more out of my classes and helped me really enjoy my time in DC.

What internships have you had so far during your time at McCourt? Law Fellow, Office of Councilmember Brooke Pinto, Council of the District of Columbia; Law Intern, Montgomery County (Maryland) Office of the County Attorney; Intern for the World Bank, Corporate Secretariat

Student organization involvement while at McCourt: Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law and Policy - Articles Editor, Former Staff Editor; Previously a member of the McCourt Policy Innovation Lab

Undergraduate University, degree, and major: The University of Alabama, Interdisciplinary Studies: Global Studies in Community Health and Development

Hobbies/ Interests: I love biking along Rock Creek Trail and hiking (Rock Creek Park is a remarkable gem in the city + there are many options nearby in MD, VA, and WV). I have been enjoying post-vaccine life by going camping and hanging out in the mountains of PA and NY with friends, seeing some of my favorite musicians in concert (including Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, and Leon Bridges *swoon*), and developing a regular yoga practice.