Veronica
Jubera Maldonado, 2013, France, Peru, and Spain
Why I chose Fletcher: I came to Fletcher to focus
on development issues, in particular urban poverty. At Fletcher, I'm
getting a very unique education thanks to the interdisciplinary
approach, where complex issues are studied from the political, economic
and legal perspectives. I am able to tailor my own personal curriculum
and gain exposure to the specific issues that I am interested in. I
feel very privileged to be able to discuss topics and have meaningful
exchanges with the faculty as well as with my amazingly diverse student
peers. The sense of community here is a key part of the Fletcher
experience, and new students feel an immediate sense of belonging.
How I plan to use my experience at Fletcher to make a difference in the world:
I grew up in Peru, in a city surrounded by slums. My childhood
experiences triggered a curiosity in development issues, in particular
urban poverty. My experience at Fletcher will help me to work on
poverty-alleviation issues in slums, such as the role that the private
sector plays in upgrading projects and improving settlements. The MALD
program provides both the theoretical and practical knowledge that will
enable me to make a real difference to South American low-income
housing.
Favorite author:
Milan Kundera
Favorite food:
Lomo Saltado
Favorite city:
Cuzco
Fields of Study
- Development Economics
- International Business Relations
Activities involved in at Fletcher
- International Business Club
- Latin American Club
Education before Fletcher
- MBA, Expected 2013, Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth
- MS in Management, Grenoble Graduate School of Business
Experience before Fletcher
- Essence-Corp (Clarins Group), Area Manager South America - Miami, Florida
Languages
Summer Internship
- Overseas Private Investment Corporation - Washington, D.C.