Thay Graciano, MIP

Thay Graciano is a Knight Hennessy Scholar working towards a PhD in communication with a focus on political communication and deliberative democracy. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science with a focus on political economy and development from Stanford, as well as a master’s degree in international policy from Stanford’s Freeman Spogli Institute. Prior to her academic pursuits, Thay spent several years in the U.K., actively promoting human rights through Amnesty International’s education team and co-founding Skaped, a charity dedicated to engaging young people with human rights. Originally from Brazil, Thay is particularly passionate about promoting economic development in the region.