Katie graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Economics and a secondary degree in Energy & Environment. During her time at Harvard, Katie pursued her passion for sustainable and inclusive economic growth both internationally and domestically, culminating in a thesis quantifying the political and economic impact of China’s growing presence in Africa. Katie has spent a significant amount of time living in China, with a summer conducting economic research in Beijing for the Harvard-China Project and a fall semester studying at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. Domestically, Katie has explored her interest in the intersection of economic and environmental issues as a Sustainable Finance Intern at the Environmental Defense Fund in Boston, where she led a project to catalyze state level investment in clean energy. On campus, Katie worked as an analyst for the Harvard Consulting on Business and the Environment club, offering data-driven insights and actionable solutions for clients, and also served as a Freshman Outdoor Orientation Program leader. Additionally, Katie was selected as a Young Future Energy Leader to discuss solutions to climate change with a global cohort of students at the 2017 World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi. Katie is deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue to explore her interest in development while working for eleQtra in Mozambique!

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Sabina Sequeira ‘07 was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. A Woodrow Wilson School major with an emphasis on Latin American studies, Sabina is interested in working on international development projects and issues over the next few years. She’s excited about spending this summer in India with her family for the first time in 7 years, and will be heading to Mozambique mid-August. Sabina loves learning new languages and the beach, so she’s really looking forward to living in Maputo, where she will work with the Lurdes Mutola Foundation.

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Kevin Block ’08 is an English major from Philadelphia, PA. At Princeton, Kevin participated in club sports and was a member of the Student Advisory Committee for the Program in American Studies, in which he earned a certificate. Kevin studied abroad in Spain and has worked for nikesoccer.com as a consultant for the past two years. He is interested in criminal justice and plans to attend law school after his PiAf fellowship ends.

Jon was born and raised in Washington, D.C. and graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in Psychology and a Certificate in African Studies. By mixing his a focus on cultural psychology and neuroscience with his affinity for Africa, he hopes to find new solutions to problems facing the continent. After studying African politics and development for two semesters abroad in Cameroon and Paris, France, he could not resist pursuing an African Studies Certificate and honors thesis to continue critical reflection on corruption and NGO accountability in Africa. In Yaoundé, Jon interned with LAGA and Anti-Corruption, creating partnerships between businesses in the community and the city’s population of street children. He worked as a translator and consultant for corruption cases. Recently, Jon has co-founded the Social Innovation in Development Lab that consults with NGO’s and businesses in Africa to promote best practices in the development industry. Jon is a Board Member of School Girls Unite – a student-run activist organization and an avid producer and performer of electronic and rock music

Alumni Update:

Post-fellowship, Joe completed his MPP at Harvard, and he spent a summer in Malawi and 4 years in Retail Banking Strategy in NYC. He recently began a role as a public sector consultant for Censeo Consulting in Washington, DC.

Fellow Bio:

Joseph Falit ‘07 is a Woodrow Wilson School major from Cheshire, CT. During his fellowship year, Joe will serve as an emergency preparedness coordinator and development consultant for Jacana, a non-profit organization based in Maputo, Mozambique. He has a particular interest in issues pertaining to human rights and has interned for the Harvard Immigration and Refugee Clinic in Boston. He also taught third-grade summer school in New Haven, CT. At Princeton, Joe played club lacrosse, taught SAT verbal and writing through the “Let’s Get Ready” program, and was president of the Humanity Project—a human rights fund raising and awareness group. In addition, Joe loves to write satire and exercise in his free time, and he is a member of the Tiger Inn Club. He is looking forward to going to the beach in Maputo, as well as learning how to surf and speak Portuguese.

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Emily is an anthropology major with a certificate in music (viola) performance. At Princeton, she took part in the Princeton University Orchestra, STAND, and the Student Volunteers Council, and she spent last summer with Princeton in Asia, teaching English in China. When not at school she lives in Springfield, VA, though she has also lived in New York, Pennsylvania, and Maine. She hopes her time on the east coast of the U.S. will prepare her for a year on the east coast of Africa, working in Mozambique with the UN World Food Programme. While in Maputo, she plans to pick up Portuguese (really quickly), to become even more fond of Afro-Portuguese music, and to learn a lot.