Class of 2012 Student Profiles

Jocelyn Braddock , 2012, United States

Why I chose Fletcher: I knew that Fletcher was the right place for me when I first began researching graduate schools. After implementing agriculture and gender programs in West Africa for five years, I wanted a program that would challenge my understanding of international development work and expose me to influential scholars in a broad range of disciplines. Since arriving on campus, I am amazed at how much I am constantly learning at Fletcher and how this is influencing how I view the world. From conversations with renowned professors to study sessions with students that have lived and worked all over the world, Fletcher fosters a deeply academic and collaborative environment.

How I plan to use my experience at Fletcher to make a difference in the world: I plan to use my Fletcher education and the economic and policy analysis tools I have learned here to continue to work in international development. I would like to return to a field-based position to expand the reach of rural agricultural programs. I know that my Fletcher degree will prepare me to adapt to the changing needs of underdeveloped communities.