AEASP 2025 Scholar Alejandra Reyes-Perez

Alejandra Jaylene Reyes-Perez is a junior at the University of Southern California (USC), getting her bachelor's degree in Economics with minors in Mathematical Finance and Applied Analytics. As a first-generation Latina from the San Fernando Valley, she's passionate about using economic policy to advance healthcare equity and financial inclusion. Her experience at the USC Price School of Public Policy and the Los Angeles Behavioral Economics Laboratory has fueled her interest in healthcare, technology, public policy, and macroeconomic policy.

Alejandra is actively involved in Southern California Healthcare Outreach (SCHO), advocating for healthcare equity, and USC Science Outreach (SCout), teaching science to children. Additionally, she is an active member of Alpha Phi Omega, where she engages in community service.

Alejandra enjoys running, reading, exploring music, and visiting museums. She loves spending time with friends, continuously learning, and is preparing for her next big challenge: running a marathon.