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IE University
Lina Herrera

Lina Herrera

I am a proud and outgoing Colombian who loves meeting new people and exploring new cultures. I also love to read and all things food—both cooking and eating! Sustainability is what I am truly passiona...

IE University
Giancarlo Falguera Silva

Giancarlo Falguera Silva

I am a third culture kid, growing up in the US to parents who immigrated there from the Philippines before I was born. I have a naturally competitive spirit and have competed in different sports for a...

IE University
Milo Jones

Milo Jones

I’m originally from Manhattan, although I moved around quite a lot in my early life—I lived in Wisconsin, went to boarding school in Virginia and then did my bachelor’s in Chicago. I majored in Art Hi...

University of California San Diego
Using nightlights as a measure of economic activity

Using nightlights as a measure of economic activity

GPS alumnus and professor use cutting-edge remote sensing technology to help provide an innovative path for monitoring progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)...

American University
Blazing a Trail for Future Leaders

Blazing a Trail for Future Leaders

We spoke with SIS alumna Betsy Moler to learn more about her impactful career, her time at SIS, and why she believes it’s important to give back....

American University
Addressing Gender-Based Violence

Addressing Gender-Based Violence

We spoke with Elli Wachtman, SIS/MA '22, about how the Sikhona Research Centre came to be, the center’s work, and why she is pursuing both a master’s degree and Social Innovation for Global Impact gra...

American University
Advocating for Disability Rights

Advocating for Disability Rights

Serge Okogo, SIS/MA ’14, has become a role model for the deaf community in Gabon as well as an advocate for the most vulnerable people in his country....