Melissa Marcus
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Personal Details
Melissa Marcus (she/her/hers)
Program: MIA
Concentration: International Finance and Economic Policy
Specialization: Foreign Language Specialization (Spanish)
Hometown: New Jersey, USA
Melissa Marcus (she/her/hers) is an MIA candidate concentrating in International Finance and Economic Policy and specializing in Spanish. Born and raised in New Jersey, she received her B.A. from Lehigh University in 2020, double majoring in Economics and Spanish and Hispanic Studies. Following graduation, Melissa worked full time at Bank of America for two years in capital markets. At SIPA, she is exploring her interests in the intersection of monetary policy and financial markets, specifically how these policies impact both national and global economies. When she's not at SIPA, you'll find her running through Central Park and trying out new restaurants on the Upper West Side.