“Hey, I’m Manuela Buesa! I’m a Brazilian high school senior passionate about economics and international affairs. It’s exciting to me how our society is ruled by multiple dynamics that can be identified through economic models and how entirely different places worldwide can face similar problems at the same time,” said Manuela Buesa.

Accomplishments:

–             Distinction at John Locke 2023 Global Essay Prize

–             Shortlisted at Northeastern 2024 Essay Competition

–             Finalist at Trust for Environmental Living Essay Competition 2023

–             Bronze Medalist at the International Economics Olympiad 2024 (Hong Kong)

–             2x Best Woman Performance at the Brazilian Economics Olympiad

–             2nd place global at the Young Investors Competition

–             Member of Team Brazil for the World Schools Debating Championship 2023 (Vietnam)

She has recently been accepted into the Wharton School, Class of 2023, and we are immensely proud of her.