Student of the Month - Alexandra Zapata-Hojel

Alexandra is a senior from Mexico City, Mexico, majoring in Public Policy with a concentration in Development and Democracy in Latin America advised by Professor Stephen Haber. Alexandra has worked for several democracy promoting initiatives including the online voting-guide platform 'Transparent Democracy'. She was also actively involved in Greek life at Stanford, first as Financial Officer of Pi Beta Phi and later as President. Alexandra completed summer internships at The Aspen Institute in Aspen, CO (2008, 2009), the Department of Governance of Mexico in Mexico City (2010). Her recent work includes the Public Policy practicum group project Promoting Effective Philanthropic Giving Through Financial Advisors, prepared for the Hewlett Foundation, under Professor Mary Sprague. Next year, Alexandra will be moving back to Mexico City to work full time for Presidential Candidate Josefina Vazquez Mota as part of the PAN Party's Presidential Campaign.