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Notre Dame Alum

Kyersten Siebenaler ‘20

Principal, Advanced Energy United
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International Development Studies
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About

This profile was current as of 2020, when she was part of the on-campus Kellogg community.

Major(s)
International Economics
Minor(s)
Energy Studies
International Development Studies
Capstone Project: 2019-2020   How to Create Social Change: Understanding Strategy Formation among Environmental Activists in Peru
International Development Studies
Other Accomplishments & Recognitions

2020 Fulbright - study and research grant to Mexico

Year: 2017   Fair Trade Internship in Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador
Experiencing the World Fellowships
2020 ISP Seniors
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Kellogg Seniors Head to Grad School, Fellowships, Leadership Programs

May 18, 2020

Three graduating seniors affiliated with the Kellogg Institute for International Studies have received prestigious international fellowships, while a fourth has been awarded Notre Dame’s Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, CSC, Award. Others are going on to graduate school or jobs.

HDC-Christian Abraham Arega
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2020 Senior Spotlights

May 5, 2020

The Kellogg Institute is honoring our seniors by profiling one each day here and on Instagram.

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