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Current Associates


Congratulations to the 2025-2026 class of Public Choice Associates!

Parker Palmer is a senior from Boulder, Colorado. She is currently majoring in Economics and History, and minoring in Data Science and International Studies. Parker hopes to have a career that allows her to dive into historical and economic research, whether it’s qualitative or quantitative. Outside of the College, Parker enjoys skiing, reading, and being outdoors.


Emma Shaw is a senior from Rockaway, New Jersey, double majoring in Economics and Finance. She hopes to build a career helping others navigate their finances with clarity and confidence. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and spending time outdoors with her Golden Retriever.

PCA Alumni


Below are the alumni of the Public Choice Associates program.
  • 2025

    • Abby Elmore - class of 2025, major in political science
    • Christian Wright - class of 2025, double major in political science and religious studies

  • 2023

    • Jordan Herder - class of 2023, double major in economics and German, with a minor in mathematics
    • Andrea Kimpson - class of 2023, double major in economics and international studies with minors in political science and spanish