SIENNA NORDQUIST
PhD Student in Social and Political Science
Università Bocconi
Milano, Italia
University Experiences
Bocconi University
Class of 2026
PhD in Social and Political Science – with Fellowship
Emory University
Class of 2020
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Economics Robert W. Woodruff Scholar | Graduated Summa Cum Laude
London School of Economics
Class of 2021
MSc in European and International Public Policy (EIPP) Graduated with Distinction
Policy Incubator | Analytical Politics and Policymaking | Evidence and Analysis in Policymaking | Conflict and Institutional Design in Divided Societies | Europe in World Trade | The Political Economy of European Monetary Integration | European Policy-Making and International Cooperation | Principles of Investment Projects (with EBRD) | Fundamentals of European Political Risk (with the Eurasia Group) | Social Science to the Rescue! (with Oxford University Innovations)
Leadership & Work Experiences
Sienna has had a myriad of leadership, mentorship, and work experiences in the int’l affairs industry. Starting with her position as a Global Champion for the women’s economic empowerment arm of UN Women at the age of sixteen, Sienna has prioritized a mission of building bridges across international communities, activating togetherness, and proving that you’re never too young to engage the highest of stakeholders.
SDSN Youth |
PwC |
Red Light at Emory |
WZB |
2030 Today |
The Carter Center |
Bocconi |
UN Women |
Atlantic Council |
Positively Transforming the World through Discovery
Sienna’s on a journey to demonstrate that there’s always room for compromise, a pathway to peace, and an opportunity to make your community better. She’s searching for the best solutions through academic research, critical analysis, and of course many adventures! Follow along for more…
Academic Research
As a current PhD Candidate at Bocconi and former Woodruff Scholar at Emory University and MSc candidate at the LSE, Sienna has completed multiple published, cutting-edge research projects. in political science and public policy From archive trips worldwide to conversations with ministers of finance...
Public Speaking
Sienna's first major public speaking event was as a Global Champion representative at the UN's 59th Commission on the Status of Women at NYC HQ. Since then, she has spoken four times at the Vatican and at the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Marrakech, Morocco, among other policy engagements.
Awards & Certificates
Recognized for research, scholarship, and leadership, Sienna is fortunate to have been recognized by the universities, organizations, and communities that mean the most to her.