Chapter 1: A Summer of Policy and Purpose
Hi everyone! Welcome to #SherryinAdventure.
I’m Sherry, originally from Taiwan and currently a first-year Master in Public Policy student at the Harvard Kennedy School, concentrating in Political and Economic Development. This blog may evolve into different chapters as my journey unfolds, but for now, it will serve as a space to document my Summer 2026 internship with Women’s World Banking, where I’ll be working as a Policy Advocacy Intern.
Women’s World Banking is a global nonprofit that advances women’s financial inclusion and economic empowerment by working with policymakers, regulators, and financial institutions to promote gender-intentional policies and more inclusive financial systems.
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Building on my prior field experience in East Africa, I’ve developed a strong interest in contributing to policy efforts that support women’s economic empowerment in the region. During this internship, I will be developing policy briefs, and contributing to analysis on emerging issues such as fraud and scam prevention, as well as the implications of AI and digital finance. These areas are especially critical from a gender perspective, as women are often disproportionately affected by financial risks and may face additional barriers in accessing and trusting digital financial services. I will be working with both the Global Policy Team and the Africa Policy Team, with the possibility of joining the team onsite.
I’m excited to begin this eight-week journey with Women’s World Banking and to apply what I’ve learned at the Kennedy School in a practical setting.
Lastly, I’m deeply grateful for the generous support of the Lara Warner Fund at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School, which has made it possible for me to pursue this internship without financial constraints.
Stay tuned! More updates will be coming starting in June!
Best,
Sherry
