Alicia Smith Meulensteen has spent the last seven years of her career serving progressive non-profits, working to promote reproductive health, refugee assistance, and international development. She is currently pursuing a Master's in Public Administration at NYU Wagner, specializing in international development, while providing management consulting for small to mid-sized non-governmental organizations. Alicia lives in New York City, where she can often be found running or biking along the Hudson River or shopping at the local farmer's market.