Current MPA Students

Christian is currently pursuing an MPA/J.D. at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and Harvard Law School. He was previously an economist at the National Domestic Workers Alliance. He served under the Biden Administration as a special adviser at the White House Council of Economic Advisers, where he covered industrial policy and public investment. Prior, Christian was a senior research analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Within the Monetary Policy Research Division, he worked on macroeconomic forecasting and labor economics. Christian received his B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Columbia University, with honors in economics.

Shreya is originally from Kolkata, India. She graduated in 2021 from the dual B.A. program between Columbia University and Sciences Po with a major in Economics. Prior to Princeton, Shreya worked as a Senior Research Associate at Pahle India Foundation, an economic policy think tank in New Delhi, and interned at NITI Aayog, the apex public policy institution of the Government of India. In these roles, she conducted research and advocacy across a range of policy levers driving the India growth story: trade and industrial development, ease of doing business, MSME development, retail and e-commerce, and women’s entrepreneurship. She has also contributed to the drafting of national and state-level policy frameworks, including the Uttar Pradesh Export Promotion Policy 2025-30. At Princeton and beyond, Shreya looks forward to deepening her understanding of international trade policy and global best practices in trade and investment promotion. She aims to leverage her research experience to develop actionable strategies that help businesses in emerging economies integrate into global value chains. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, writing creative nonfiction, and solving NYT crossword puzzles.

Sejal is a proud Coloradan and Scholars in the Nation’s Service Initiative (SINSI) Graduate Fellow. Immediately before beginning her MPA, Sejal graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Princeton University with a degree in SPIA and certificates in Latin American Studies and Spanish Language and Culture. As an undergraduate, she was a SINSI Intern at the U.S. Department of State, where she worked across the data, grants, Western Hemisphere Affairs, and press teams in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES). Sejal also has a strong background in nonprofit management and storytelling. Since 2022, she has worked at the Aspen Institute, where she convenes international and cross-sector experts in her role as Program Associate, furthering the use of science in the service of society. Her publications with Aspen address topics of public trust in science, global science, science policy, and the intersection of science and community. Her independent thesis research focused on community-driven climate mobility efforts in coastal Panama, culminating in recommendations to further human rights and Indigenous autonomy in adaptation planning. Throughout her time at Princeton, Sejal has served as a Head Features Editor for The Daily Princetonian, an Ethics of Policy Fellow with the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination, a Core Volunteer with El Centro ESL Education, and a Deputy Organizer for Vote100. She has also held development and mentorship roles through Service Focus and Princeton Women in Economics and Policy.

Niels most recently served as a Policy Analyst on the Economics and Trade team for the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission where he supported the Commission's work on the Chinese financial system and U.S. economic statecraft. He previously was an associate director for the Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center where he managed the center’s research on the Chinese economy and U.S. trade policy in the Indo-Pacific. He has also worked at McLarty Associates, the Albright Stonebridge Group, as well the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), where he was awarded the Pearce Prize. His analysis and commentary have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and Bloomberg, among others. Niels holds a B.A. in economics and international affairs from the Elliott School of International Affairs at the George Washington University. In his free time, Niels is an avid rock climber, skier, and hiker.

Judah comes to SPIA as a Scholars in the Nation’s Service Initiative (SINSI) Graduate Fellow, bringing a unique blend of technology, international relations, and community leadership. Before SPIA, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Computer Science from Princeton, where he also pursued certificates including History and the Practice of Diplomacy, Near Eastern Studies, and Cognitive Science. His academic journey included a year at Yeshivat Ma’ale Gilboa in Israel, where he deepened his commitment to text-based learning, thoughtful dialogue, and moral reasoning. Judah’s professional background spans government, technology, and nonprofit leadership. He founded and directed Shalshelet Shivyoni, a national nonprofit dedicated to creating inclusive and egalitarian Jewish communities across college campuses. He served as a deployment strategist at Palantir Technologies, helping government agencies develop data-driven solutions. He also gained policy experience interning for U.S. Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) and worked as a counselor for the Bronfman Fellowship in Jerusalem, mentoring students through transformative experiences. At Princeton, Judah was active in student government, Mock Trial, and the Interfaith Religious Life Council, developing his skills in diplomacy, negotiation, and advocacy. Now at SPIA, he is excited to integrate these experiences through the SINSI Fellowship, with aspirations of a career in public service that leverages his technical background to address complex policy challenges. Outside the classroom, Judah enjoys hiking, running, and exploring new places.