• Pronouns: she/her
  • Alma mater: Clark University. Class of 2023, BA in Economics and Spanish; ​Class of 2024,                         MA in Community Development and Planning with a concentration in Refugees, Forced Migration and Belonging. 
  • Industry: Food and Immigrant Justice
  • Coach: Katherine Chatterjee
  • Other interests: Volleyball and dance salsa.

​Why did you pick your college major? How did that help (or not) lead you to where you are now?
I picked economics because it's a very broad topic that you can do a lot of different things with. Also, I just liked the combination of applied math and social science! In one of my favorite classes I ever took, my perspective was transformed when we used economic theory to explain and examine segregation and spatial inequality.

Did your major change from first year to senior year? 
I didn't declare my economics major until fall of my sophomore year and my Spanish major not until the end of my sophomore year! After I declared, it didn't change. 

What impact/influence did ZF have on your academic career? Your professional career?
I was able to intern at ZF for about 2 years and grew so much professionally! I learned how to work within multigenerational settings, time management, better communication, a well as discovered my preference for working in a small company that gives back to the community.

 What drew you to ZF? Why did you choose to apply?
I I love the coaching aspect of the scholarship. It was very similar to my mentorship experiences in high school. I knew I would thrive with a community-based coaching approach.

What are some roadblocks you hit during your career? How did you overcome them?
​As a student, it's a huge challenge to keep up with classes and be present in your education while constantly looking for work/internships to start once the semester is over. It was a big help to have my ZF internship as a place I could return to work and grow during a few breaks without starting new each time. 

What is something you have learned about yourself since starting your career?
I'm still at the very beginning of my career! I'm sure I'll learn a lot about myself in the coming years. 
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What hobbies/interests do you have outside of work?
I love to play volleyball and dance salsa. (I did both at Clark for all 5 years!). In my free time, you can usually find me outside in the sun or sharing delicious food with friends and family.

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