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Policy People

Policy People

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 Policy People is the newest podcast from the University of Chicago Public Policy Podcast Network (UC3P). In this series, we will be interviewing current MPP and MSCAPP students on their previous experiences, their background, and why and how they ended up in Harris! There are so many stories waiting to be unfolded, and we want you to be part of it!Copyright UC3P Social Sciences
Episodes
  • AI, Strategy, and Growth Marketing with Alejandro Cuauhtemoc-Mejia | S2E7

    AI, Strategy, and Growth Marketing with Alejandro Cuauhtemoc-Mejia | S2E7
    Jan 12 2026
    In this episode of The Policy People, joining the conversation is Alejandro Cuauhtemoc-Mejia, a Silicon Valley co-founder and strategist with a career path as unique as his name. Alejandro shares his journey from working at Televisa Univision to leading strategy for Didi, and eventually co-founding the Silicon Valley Certification Hub.

    In this episode, you will hear:
    • The Strategist’s Bridge: Why strategy is the essential link between where you are and your ultimate goal.
    • Growth Marketing Decoded: How data-driven digital acquisition differs from traditional marketing and why public policy graduates are uniquely suited for it.
    • The AI Shift: Alejandro’s perspective on "structural unemployment" and why he believes AI will build more jobs than it destroys.
    • The "In-Between" Advice: Practical tips for new graduates navigating a tough job market, including how to build an online presence and maintain mental resilience.

    This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to reshape their perception of what a Harris MPP degree represents and discover how to translate hard policy skills into the fast-paced tech ecosystem.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • S2E6: Amber's Academy

    S2E6: Amber's Academy
    Dec 2 2025
    Amber Mercier, class of 2010, has dedicated her career to supporting students on their exchange education journey. She strongly believes in the power of education,especially one that is globally diverse. In this episode with dive deeper into what she has done with IES and other volunteer activities for the betterment of youth and children and why she does it.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • S2E5: Not a mistake, but an experience

    S2E5: Not a mistake, but an experience
    Oct 7 2025
    Sarah Guminski, class of 2017, is currently head of startup experience at 1871, a nonprofit that helps entrepreneurs.

    She comes from a heavy research background, thinking she would do a Ph.D only to later change her perspective and goal completely.

    Our conversation with her has one big takeaway: you never make mistakes in your 20s; you gain experiences and whatever you choose was the best thing you could have done at that very moment!
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    1 hr and 15 mins
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