A polling analyst specializing in public opinion about politics, elections and public policy, Emily Guskin MPP ’09 contributed to the series and is credited as the lead author of an article titled “Why do Americans own AR-15s?”
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Transferring Lessons From the Cricket Field to the Classroom
Senior Deep Joshi (EJB ’24) represented the nation on the United States National Cricket Team and has also been recognized for his efforts creating opportunities for dialogue as founder of TEDx Hightstown.
Cultivating an Interest in Transportation Planning from Family and Community
Growing up in a family of transportation enthusiasts fueled Arnav Prakash’s fascination with urban planning. His experience at the Bloustein School has surpassed his hopes for his education.
Advocating for Nature from Girl Scouts to Environmental Policy
Jenna Agnello MPP ’27 chose the master’s program in public policy because of her love for the environment. One of her first courses, Public Policy Formation, really opened the door for her to what public policy is all about.
Forging a Path in Healthcare Leadership
Briana Hernandez MHA ’25 liked the idea of working in a hospital setting while in high school. Through various research and internship positions as an undergraduate, healthcare administration is where she felt most comfortable.
Pathways of Purpose: Changing the World through Public Policy
After completing her degree, Jasmine Hoff MPP ’25 plans to head to Washington D.C. She hopes to work on legislation and policy that positively impacts the Black community.
Equity in Action: A Public Policy Journey
A proud New Jerseyan, Awn Rizvi was born in Trenton and has lived in central Jersey his whole life. “With its connections and close relationship with New Jersey’s state government, my decision to attend Rutgers’ Bloustein School was a no-brainer.”
A Family Legacy Inspires a Future Healthcare Leader
Witnessing the compassion, expertise, and commitment of family members in their healthcare roles not only instilled in Ted Fisher a deep respect for the field, but also sparked his own interest.
Beyond Borders: Navigating Public Policy for Socio-Economic Progress
As a dual public policy/public informatics master’s degree candidate, Beauty Okunbor is not wasting any time working towards her goal of helping eliminate the declining socio-economic conditions in her home country.
Quantitative Compassion: A Journey to Data-Driven Policy
Tarun Arasu’s journey towards public service was sparked during his undergraduate years at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani). While majoring in energy efficiency and energy economics, he served as the General Secretary of the student body.
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