Gwenna Keckler is a second-year graduate student at Penn State in the School of International Affairs, pursuing a Master's of International Affairs with a concentration in Data Analytics and Development Policy. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Economics and Political Science, with honors, from the University of Missouri, along with minors in Middle East Studies and Journalism. Passionate about global affairs, she studied abroad in Amman, Jordan, where she learned Arabic, and is currently learning Swahili in preparation for a trip to Kenya after graduation. She hopes to work in the economic development field, collaborating with NGOs to create meaningful change. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, and spending time outdoors. She is excited to join the Tierney Education team and looks forward to supporting students in their academic pursuits.

Random Fact: She has 9 siblings