<p><span class="p-body"><span class="p-body-large-bold">What makes you proud to be an alum?</span></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">I’m proud to be part of a community that values both intellect and integrity—where ideas are not only discussed, but lived.<br />  </span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><span class="p-body-large-bold">What are your main areas of responsibility in your current role?</span></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">I’m currently working as a freelancer in political research while building a small business focused on circular economy, conscious consumption, and vintage culture. My work is fluid and creative: it ranges from curating antique pieces and organizing community events to creating digital content and engaging in sustainability advocacy. More than a single “role,” it’s a journey of building something meaningful from the ground up—driven by values, curiosity, and the desire to make the world a little more beautiful and thoughtful.<br />  </span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><span class="p-body-large-bold">How did your time at the CGA help prepare you for this role?</span></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">CGA gave me the practical skills to think cross-sectorally and connect dots across politics, sustainability, economics, and social impact. I learned how to translate complex ideas into real-world solutions, and how to collaborate with people from all over the globe. But more than that, it helped me understand that success isn’t linear—it’s personal. I carry with me the fieldwork, the projects, the long nights of research and the vibrant conversations with classmates and professors. These experiences remind me every day that knowledge is most powerful when shared and applied with purpose.<br />  </span></p> <p><span class="p-body"><span class="p-body-large-bold">Any favorite memories at the CGA?</span></span></p> <p><span class="p-body">Too many to count! From staying up late debating international politics with classmates, who are now friends, to fieldwork and projects that pushed us to think outside the classroom, to the moments of connection over coffee and shared dreams in the heart of NYC—those memories shaped me as much as any course did.<br /> </span></p>