“Some of humanity’s greatest welfare improvements have come from policy decisions — securing public funding for smallpox vaccines, advancing agricultural techniques to prevent famine, or banning lead contamination across a host of countries. As a grantmaker on Coefficient Giving’s Global Aid Policy program, I investigated grants to support think tanks, civil society organizations, and government affairs groups working to increase the scale and cost-effectiveness of wealthy governments’ foreign assistance. One component of my work involved bringing policymakers face-to-face with evidence-based programs. I joined delegations of Japanese and South Koreans visiting Ethiopia, Ghana, and Zambia to visit effective malaria vaccine sites. Being present mattered — not just to share information, but to build trust over long bus rides, shared meals, follow-up meetings in Tokyo and Seoul. Those relationships led to real policy shifts, including material funding increases to effective global health multilaterals. What excites me about @PrincetonSPIA is the plurality of values and experiences, and coursework that’s shaped how I think about governance and long-run economic growth. Next summer, I’ll return to Coefficient Giving on its Farmed Animal Welfare program, exploring another intersection of policy and impact. Looking ahead, I’m motivated by ‘unicorn’ opportunities — roles in philanthropy or government where thoughtful stewardship of resources can significantly increase global wellbeing. I also want to help others find effective career paths for making the world a better place. Organizations like Probably Good offer a curated board of impactful jobs and free career advising; a number of friends doing great work found their role through Probably Good, and I would be so excited to see more people use their services to make the world a better place.” Sam Anschell, MPA ’27.