Expert Bio

Walla D Elshekh was a staff intern with the Urban Sustainability Laboratory during the Fall 2016 semester and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science at Seton Hall University. Walla has also interned at the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) where in addition to conducting research on improving funding tools for business associations, she critiqued program proposals and interviewed program officers around the world, sparking her interest in international development.

As a Sudanese-American Muslim, Walla remains dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion as well as bridging cultural and religious gaps within communities. Her involvement in various non-profit organizations has fueled her passion for community organizing and development. Walla aims to pursue a JD degree in international human rights law and hopes to continue working to empower youth, women and minority communities.