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Alexandra “Alessa” Haller is a University Innovation Fellow and an undergraduate student at Susquehanna University (SU) in Selinsgrove,Pennsylvania, [[File:AlexandraHallerPP.png|frame]]studying International Studies (with an emphasis in Diplomacy), Economics (with an emphasis in Global Economy and Financial Markets), and German.
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Alexandra “Alessa” Haller is a University Innovation Fellow and a Member of the 2017 Cohort at Susquehanna University (SU) in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Combining her passion for innovation and problem-solving with adaptability and connection-building skills, Alessa hopes to increase sustainable economic development in low and middle-income countries, ultimately fostering diplomatic relationships between governments, NGOs and civil society groups.
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Alessa is a dual-degree Master of Science Public Policy and Human Development (Foreign Policy and Development) candidate at the United Nations University-MERIT and Maastricht University School of Governance in the Netherlands. Her studies focus on analyzing critical issues and designing policy recommendations for developing countries using evidence-based policymaking tools geared towards sustainable economic development.
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She greatly enjoys working within a three-member team producing weekly newsletters on international development issues for the Office of Development Finance at the Department of State. Her first development experience was as a University Innovation Fellow with Stanford University analyzing landscapes, identifying critical issues, designing solutions, and implementing sustainable programs on campus.
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Alessa is extremely interested in a career in international development. She speaks fluent German, conversational Spanish, and Dutch at a beginner level. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (Diplomacy) and German, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Global Economy and Financial Markets) from Susquehanna University.
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For any inquiries, Alessa can be reached at alexandra.m.haller@outlook.com.
  
  
  
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At SU, Alexandra is a known work-aholic. Three majors weren’t enough to keep her busy. She has four on-campus jobs and three leadership positions. She works in the Admissions Office as a Recruiting Counselor’s Assistant. She is a Community Assistant (a Resident Assistant for Independent-living), a German tutor for the Modern Languages Department, and a Student Driver for the Health Center. She is a sister of Kappa Delta Sorority and serves as the Ritual Chair for the chapter and as the Vice President of Finance on the Panhellenic Executive Council. She is also the Vice President of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honors society for juniors and seniors. As can be seen, Alexandra likes to keep busy. She’s a coffee enthusiast and fitness fanatic.
 
  
  
  
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Alexandra also has a knack for cultures. English isn’t her first language. Born in Köln, Germany, she emigrated to the United States when she was young and has lived in the Washington, D.C. area ever since. She has studied French and Spanish, and will be studying for a semester in Seville, Spain soon. In the past summer, Alexandra spent three months in Italy as an Au Pair to teach English and learn about the Italian culture. She loves food, good discussion, and learning about culture-shocks. Alexandra aspires to travel for work and possibly take the Foreign Service Exam to become a Diplomat in the near future.
 
  
  
  
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Nevertheless, at any given time, you can find Alexandra laughing and conversing with faculty and friends. Excellent communication is what she values the most. She hopes to better strengthen the communication between students and the administration on campus to improve the atmosphere at her university.
 
  
  

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Alexandra “Alessa” Haller is a University Innovation Fellow and a Member of the 2017 Cohort at Susquehanna University (SU) in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Combining her passion for innovation and problem-solving with adaptability and connection-building skills, Alessa hopes to increase sustainable economic development in low and middle-income countries, ultimately fostering diplomatic relationships between governments, NGOs and civil society groups. Alessa is a dual-degree Master of Science Public Policy and Human Development (Foreign Policy and Development) candidate at the United Nations University-MERIT and Maastricht University School of Governance in the Netherlands. Her studies focus on analyzing critical issues and designing policy recommendations for developing countries using evidence-based policymaking tools geared towards sustainable economic development.

She greatly enjoys working within a three-member team producing weekly newsletters on international development issues for the Office of Development Finance at the Department of State. Her first development experience was as a University Innovation Fellow with Stanford University analyzing landscapes, identifying critical issues, designing solutions, and implementing sustainable programs on campus.

Alessa is extremely interested in a career in international development. She speaks fluent German, conversational Spanish, and Dutch at a beginner level. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies (Diplomacy) and German, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Global Economy and Financial Markets) from Susquehanna University.

For any inquiries, Alessa can be reached at alexandra.m.haller@outlook.com.







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Susquehanna University's Wiki Page 
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