Prior to the Princeton MPA program, David lived in Paris working as a Research Officer at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD) Center for Tax Policy and Administration. There, he co-conducted the official economic impact assessment of the OECD's once-in-a-century, multi-billion-dollar, "Two Pillar" overhaul of the global corporate tax system, contributing key economic analysis to a 141-country multilateral treaty negotiation. David also co-authored an OECD working paper on the econometric relationship between taxation and corporate investment. Originally from Washington, D.C., David double-majored in economics and public policy at the University of Chicago, graduating summa cum laude and winning the Richard P. Taub prize for his bachelor's thesis. At the University of Chicago, he also co-founded a student-run think tank, the Paul Douglas Institute. In addition, David has interned at Washington, D.C., think tanks including the Urban Institute and the Brookings Institute. This past summer, David interned at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in London. After Princeton, David hopes to pursue a career in the intersection of economic policy analysis and multilateral negotiation.

Before joining Princeton SPIA, Jennifer was the Special Assistant for Research to the President at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). In that role, she conducted research on foreign policy issues connected to the work of the President, including serving as the lead researcher for his book, “The Bill of Obligations.” Jennifer focused her academic studies on foreign policy and the Middle East, and she graduated from Vassar College in 2018 with an honors degree in international studies and a minor in international economics. After a year working as a paralegal, Jennifer realized that she missed foreign policy and was excited to rejoin the field in 2020 at CFR. As a two-time U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholar in Jordan and Morocco respectively, a year-long study abroad student in Egypt, and a Vassar Ann Cornelisen Fellow in Jordan, she is passionate about Middle East studies and forging cross-cultural fellowships. This summer, Jennifer completed her MPA internship at the Carboun Institute in London. In her free time, she loves to play and watch soccer, in particular her favorite team, Arsenal FC.

Chris hails from down under Sydney, Australia, where he has spent most of his career in various areas of government. Starting his career at the Reserve Bank of Australia, Chris cut his teeth examining the inner workings of Australia’s financial system. This was followed by a stint at Australia’s corporate regulator, before ending up in financial sector policy at the federal Department of the Treasury. More recently, Chris moved into climate change policy where he was proving economic advice relating to Australia’s transition to net zero. Chris graduated with a degree in economics and an LLB from the University of New South Wales, before completing his postgraduate legal qualifications from the Australian National University. This summer, Christopher returned to Australia to intern at the Office of the Hon. Dr. Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities, Treasury and Employment. When not working or sleeping, Chris loves a cheeky pint or a full-bodied red, checking out contemporary art or theatre, or barracking for the Sydney Swans in Australian Rules Football.

Emma who is from Fort Collins, Colorado, studied international studies, political science, and economics as a University Scholar at Baylor University. She graduated summa cum laude from the Honors College in 2024, having completed a thesis on Chinese influence in the Pacific Islands that received the highest thesis designation of “Outstanding” and having been acknowledged as one of the top two University Scholars of her class. While at Baylor, Emma was awarded a 2023 David L. Boren Scholarship – an award issued by the Department of Defense for intensive and immersive study of critical languages – where she pursued Turkish and Azerbaijani language studies in Baku, Azerbaijan. During her undergraduate career, Emma completed internships with the U.S. Department of State’s Embassy to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu, and the Embassy to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu, where she conducted research and analysis on climate change initiatives and Chinese influence; the U.S. Department of Defense, where she worked in intelligence analysis; and the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee; amongst others. In her free time, Emma enjoys reading and writing novels, browsing bookstores, and practicing taekwondo.

Jing, originally from Sichuan province in China, moved to Washington, D.C., for her undergraduate studies at George Washington University, majoring in economics and finance. After graduation, she joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a macroeconomic analyst, supporting economists in monetary policy and macro-modeling projects. Jing also designed, developed, and delivered nowcasting tools for government officials from 30+ developing countries as a nowcasting lecturer. At the 2022 World Bank Youth Summit, she led a team of 35, hosting 150+ delegates and focusing on economic, social and environmental inclusive growth. As the President of the Word Bankers Toastmaster Speech club, Jing empowered non-native English speakers in public speaking. This summer, Jing interned at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, Thailand. Her passion lies in promoting economic inclusion in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, which she plans to pursue after Princeton. She enjoys photographing, hiking, and watching mystery TV shows.