I am a junior at UNC Chapel Hill pursuing the Economics B.S. major with a double minor in Spanish and Neuroscience I am interested in understanding the fundamental issues in public policies and economic institutions to alleviate poverty and crime rates. In my summer research initiative, I worked to understand the correlations between unemployment, education accessibility, and the progress of low-income neighborhoods in Chicago, Illinois. Mastering skills in multiple panel regressions and programs R, Excel, Stata and Microsoft Suite. I have received a publication of my research report by the UNC Economics department. By exploring these issues, I hope to contribute to the creation of evidence-based solutions that can foster sustainable economic growth and empower disadvantaged communities. In my 5 months abroad in Spain, I have also taken the initiative to master fluency in Spanish to aid in communication skills in and out of the workplace.Relevant quantitative courses include Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Advanced Econometrics, Industrial Economics.