Thalia Simich Padilla joins the Maxwell School to pursue an E.M.P.A. (Fall 24). She is director of partnerships and sustainability at Fundacion Deporte en Igualdad. She holds a bachelor of law from Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Peru.

While pursuing the executive master of public administration, Thalia is interested in exploring international best practices to enhance the development of public policies and the management of public entities. Her focus includes environmental sustainability, natural resource governance, energy transition, gender equality, and the promotion of public health through sports and physical activity.

Sandra Nataly Ruth Gonzales Vega joins the Maxwell School to pursue an E.M.P.A. (Fall 24). She is the principal supervisor of market, liquidity and investment risks and superintendency of banking, insurance and private pension funds in Peru. She holds a degree in economic engineering from the National Engineering University in Lima, Peru

While pursuing the executive master of public administration, Sandra would like to expand her knowledge of public administration, interact with peers to share experiences, learn about nonprofit management, financial inclusion, and non-financial risks that could impact institutions and society, as well as improve her leadership and managerial skills.