“Even though I have not yet launched an official project to evolve my community for the better, I have been educating myself by focusing on the encouragement of small, meaningful changes every day. For example, I ask my mom to inspire girls in our neighborhood, whether they know me or not, to keep striving in their education and aim for global opportunities like scholarships. These actions foster motivation and serve as a reminder that, as women, we have a responsibility to uplift and support one another. This serves as motivation for those seeking refuge in education to overcome the systemic biases and discrimination they face daily. I have seen firsthand how my journey has inspired others—when people learned about how far I’ve come in accessing higher education, they chose to enroll their daughters in the same high school I graduated from, hoping to provide them with similar opportunities.”
Sabrin
Home country: Somalia
University: Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Class of 2027
Majors: Economics and Environmental Studies
Minor: Public Policy
Ashinaga Proposal Topic: Exploring policies and solutions to address the economic and education gap for women and girls in Somalia.
My purpose is to choose joy, live my faith, learn from mistakes, and seek opportunities that will help me contribute to long-lasting peace, justice, and equity for Somalia and other communities.
My career objective is to leverage my expertise in Economics and Data Analytics to drive sustainable development and equitable economic policies, with a focus on impactful investments and long-term growth.
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Professional Interests:
◦ Short-Term: Investment analysis, sustainable investment strategies, and policy implementation to support equitable economic development.
◦ Long-Term: Economist specializing in sustainable development, analyzing and designing economic policies that promote environmental sustainability, poverty alleviation, and inclusive growth.
Experiences:
◦ I conducted summer research with a professor in the Religious Studies department on AI and Islamic ethics, focusing on their alignment.
◦ In the summer of 2023, I researched the economic trajectories of Somalia and Botswana.
◦ I participated in on-campus charity volunteering services and tutoring sessions with 2nd-4th graders to support the Geneva, NY community, which has limited resources.
Skills:
◦ Economic Analysis: Experienced in analyzing macroeconomic and microeconomic trends, evaluating policy impacts, and conducting data-driven research, supported by coursework in Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, and Econometrics/Statistical Methods in Economics.
◦ Research and Reporting: Strong ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights and clear reports.
◦ Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Ability to work across disciplines, combining economic expertise with environmental and social perspectives.
◦ Communication: Effective in presenting ideas and findings to diverse audiences, including stakeholders and decision-makers.