
Yasmin Benitez, Tufts University
Yasmin Benitez is a rising senior at Tufts University majoring in political science with a minor in economics. A Gates and Questbridge Scholar, her academic interests center on educational and tech policy, with a particular interest in how policy solutions can more effectively address the needs of marginalized communities. Her goals include pursuing graduate study after completing her undergraduate degree and working at a national think tank. Yasmin has held positions in the Massachusetts state government as a Legislative intern for the Women’s Caucus and currently as an intern for the Office of State Senator Liz Miranda. On campus, she is an AI Policy Fellow with the Tufts AI Safety Student Association, a contributing writer for the Tufts Daily, and a board member for the Tufts Questbridge chapter. Yasmin hopes to take her experiences and interests and build a career at the intersection of public service and shaping federal policy.
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