Zacarias (Rias) Reed

Raised in Central Texas, Rias studied economics and anthropology at the University of Texas at Austin. While pursuing his undergraduate studies, he developed an interest in social policy and trends in human behavior. After graduation and a subsequent career in the arts, Rias worked with a nonprofit in Texas to develop and maintain affordable housing projects for senior citizens and veterans. For his MPA internship, he worked as a Policy Strategy Intern at the Japan Economic Foundation in Tokyo this past summer. At Princeton, Rias aims to further his understanding of economics, analytics, and public policy in order to positively impact the future of federal housing policy. Rias also enjoys gardening and classical guitar performance in his spare time.