AEASP 2021 Scholar Vanessa Goris
Vanessa Goris is a Belgian- and Venezuelan-American in her second year at Emory University, where she is pursuing a double degree in Computer Science/Mathematics and Economics. Originally from Atlanta, GA, she spent her formative years in Milwaukee, WI before returning to her home state for her undergraduate studies. Besides her coursework, Vanessa serves as a research assistant on an economics research project, utilizing database management and Spanish-language skills in investigating crossholdings between Ecuadorian firms.
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Richard Vega is a first-generation student born to parents that made a life in the United States after fleeing civil wars in their respective countries of El Salvador and Guatemala. After serving 4 years in the Army and representing over 45,000 students of Austin Community College as Student Body President, he was picked by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute to intern for Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García.
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Alessandra Vidal Meza is a fourth-year student at the University of Puget Sound. She will be graduating with majors in economics and environmental policy & decision making and minors in mathematics and global development studies. Originally from Perú, she is interested in development and climate economics.
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