Denielle Ampardo
Denielle is a rising junior at Smith College double majoring in Government and Math. Over the past year she has been interning with Ashoka Philippines, working on a project enabling local government officials to better respond to natural disasters. Outside of school and work, Denielle volunteers for a school for Lumad refugees and CAUSE Philippines, a nonprofit dedicated to helping low-income Filipinos win college scholarships worldwide.
Yousra Hussain
Yousra Aisha Hussain is a rising senior at Emory University studying International and Development Economics with a minor in Political Science. Growing up in Bangladesh, she has spent most of her time involved with local NGOs, such as DAWN and Maria Christina Foundation, advocating for various issues involving underprivileged children's education and transgender rights. At Emory, she has participated in various philanthropic fundraising work and strives to give back to her community by regularly volunteering at food banks and shelters. She hopes to pursue a career in international development to explore new ways that seek to adapt development policies sustainably to local contexts and bring more accountability to foreign aid interventions.
Loïs Kayiranga
Loïs Umutesi Kayiranga was born and raised in Rwanda. She is a rising senior at Williams College, and is currently finishing a year-long study away program at the University of Oxford. Loïs majors in Economics and is pursuing a concentration in Global Studies in the track of African Studies and is also interested in the Economics of Developing Countries, specifically in Sub-Saharan Africa, and topics around global poverty. Loïs will be working with the Development and Technology Team at CGD and is looking forward to gaining extensive knowledge on how data systems and technology policies can leverage development.
Ben Lee
Ben Lee is a rising sophomore at Swarthmore College, majoring in education studies and economics. Outside of their coursework, they volunteer as a literacy tutor for Dare 2 Soar, coach the Spence School Debate Team, and compete for the Peaslee Debate Society. Ben has previously conducted fieldwork at the Freire Charter School, examining marketized education and student-teacher relationships. Their love for teaching and passion for policy inspires their interest in educational equity and global development.
Lucas Romulado
Lucas Romualdo is a rising sophomore at Amherst College, pursuing a degree in Economics and History. Originally from Westchester, New York, Romualdo attended high school in London and currently resides in Boston. Romualdo’s international experience has fostered his deep interest in government, finance, and international relations, which he has pursued as a student journalist, an officer in the student government, and a member of campus political groups. Romualdo hopes to pursue a career in finance, law, or policymaking, and will be working with CGD's Communications Team on events, media, and publications.