Bela Walkin

Hometown: Lake Charles, LA

Why did you choose McCourt? I wanted to be in DC, and McCourt was the best option for building a professional network here.

What professional/ work experience did you have prior to coming to McCourt? I was a management consultant for 2 years in Houston, TX. I mostly did projects in the energy and finance sectors. I also taught English in France for a year.

What has been the best part of your experience so far? Definitely the people I’ve met – peers, professors, other people associated with Georgetown. I love going to all the events Georgetown offers and meeting people who share similar interests while learning at the same time.

Student organization involvement while at McCourt: Georgetown Public Policy Review (GPPR), podcast team

Undergraduate University, degree, and major: Rice University, Economics and Social Policy Analysis

Hobbies/ Interests: Walkability in urban spaces, reading, trying new foods

Reach out to me about: criminal justice and urban policy, DC restaurant recs