Current MPA Students

Born and raised in Japan, Shuri is a Japanese career diplomat. She studied law and politics at the University of Tokyo, and after graduating in 2023, she joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. There, she was involved in economic diplomacy, with a focus on trade. Her portfolio covered promoting supply chain resilience within the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and participating in trade agreement negotiations with Bangladesh and the UAE. At SPIA, she hopes to deepen her understanding of U.S. foreign policy, particularly in the areas of economic security and defense policy. In the summer of 2026, she gained hands-on experience of U.S. politics through an internship in the U.S. Senate. In her free time, she enjoys running, watching movies, and attending all kinds of live performances from musicals and orchestral concerts to ballet performances.

Kavya is originally from New Delhi, India. She graduated in 2023 from the University of Delhi with a B.A. in economics and mathematics. Prior to Princeton, she worked as a Senior Research Associate at J-PAL South Asia, where she managed projects within the police portfolio focused on making policing more inclusive for women in collaboration with state police departments across India. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and exploring new places.

Biplob is a career diplomat in Bangladesh, specializing in international trade, investment, and development policies. At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he has dealt with bilateral trade and investment negotiations, labor law reforms, migration issues, and mobilization of development financing. During his tenure with the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), he played a key role in operationalizing the D-8 Preferential Trade Agreement, finalizing the organization’s Trade Facilitation Strategy, and establishing its Dispute Settlement Mechanism. In coordination with the World Trade Organization, World Intellectual Property Organization, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, he further facilitated multiple capacity-building programs for D-8 Member States. Earlier in his career, he worked at the Central Bank of Bangladesh on financial inclusion policies aimed at expanding banking access for marginalized communities. Biplob earned his bachelor’s degree and MBA in finance from the University of Dhaka. Growing up in a flood-prone rural area of Bangladesh shaped his long-standing interest in development and public policy. During the summer, he hopes to work with a U.N. body focusing on trade and development policies. Upon graduation from SPIA, he plans to return to public service to support Bangladesh’s economic reforms and foreign policy recalibration, helping the country navigate its transition from Least Developed Country (LDC) status to middle-income status.

Erin is returning to her home state to join the Princeton community after a decade working and living in Boston, Massachusetts, and Brooklyn, New York. Prior to starting the MPA program, Erin was an Associate Director of Impact Investments at Social Finance, a national nonprofit where she partnered with state and local governments to design impact-first, non-extractive investment programs in education and workforce development. Erin is also an organizer in the solidarity economy and cooperative economics space. Previously, Erin was a Senior Research Associate on the Emerging Markets team at Eaton Vance Management/Morgan Stanley Investment Management. In that role, she conducted macroeconomic analysis and public policy research on countries in Central and Eastern Europe and North Africa in support of investment decisions. She has interned in the office of New Jersey Assemblyman John F. McKeon, in the office of former Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, at Liberty Square Group, and at Eaton Vance Management. In summer 2026, Erin was a Policy and Research Intern at the East New York Community Land Trust, where she supported a coalition of community organizations in developing a policy and advocacy platform regarding the proposed New York City Land Bank. In 2018, Erin graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science/International Affairs with Honors and a Minor in Economics from Northeastern University.

Karly is a Diné Asdzáán, a member of the Navajo Nation, and narrative strategist and advocate whose work is rooted in a deep commitment to Indigenous self-determination, community well-being, and the power of narrative to create change. She believes that stories are more than a means of communication, but also expressions of identity, kinship, and the values that connect generations. A graduate of Smith College with a B.A. in government and a minor in economics, Karly brings an interdisciplinary lens to her work at the intersection of policy, advocacy, and community development. Her academic background informs her understanding of the systems and institutions that shape opportunity for Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities, as well as the importance of centering community voice within those systems. Through her work with the National American Indian Housing Council, Karly elevated and amplified the voices of Tribal leaders, housing practitioners, and community members to introduce the reauthorization and modernization of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act in the 119th Congress. By documenting and sharing stories from across Indian Country, she seeks to highlight the innovation, leadership, and cultural knowledge that continue to shape Tribal housing and community development efforts across Indian Country. Her work reflects a belief that lasting change begins with community-centered solutions and that amplifying Indigenous voices is essential. Through thoughtful storytelling and meaningful engagement, Karly strives to honor the strength of Native and Tribal communities while advancing opportunities for collective growth, understanding, and self-determination.