Ingrid Olea originally studied information technology as an undergrad but decided to switch to education and decided to teach with Enseña Chile (a Chilean program similar to the Teach for America organization). Olea learned that she loved teaching, but felt she could make a bigger difference shaping education policy at the national level.⠀ ⠀ “I can do well as a teacher for 150 kids a year,” Olea reasoned. “Or I can take the leap to policy where you pass a bill and it affects hundreds of thousands of children.”⠀ ⠀ She then worked in government in Chile, but the experience convinced her that she needed more training in the areas of policy implementation and negotiation. Her drive to understand, and positively influence, the inner workings of government brought Olea to Harvard Kennedy School. Coming to HKS was the first time Olea had lived outside Chile, and the experience was difficult at first. ⠀ ⠀ “It amazes me how we come from so many different countries, but there’s still a shared c...