Shally Baloch

Shally Baloch (she/her/hers)

Program: MPA

Concentration: Urban Social Policy

Specialization: Data Analytics and Quantitative Analysis

Hometown: Virginia, USA

Shally Baloch is a second year MPA candidate concentrating in Urban and Social Policy and specializing in Data Analytics and Quantitative Analysis. She grew up right outside of Washington D.C. in Reston, Virginia and completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia, where she double majored in Biology and Psychology.

During her time at the UVA, Shally was involved with student organizations such as the Minority Rights Organization, the Muslim Institute for Leadership and Empowerment, as wellas the Human Rights Commission of Charlottesville. Prior to joining SIPA, she worked in middle school operations in New York City. As a student, Shally has prioritized coursework that will provide her the ability to work at the intersection of social welfare policy focused on healthcare, education, and data-driven outcomes. In her free time, you can find Shally listening to One Direction, on a long walk, exploring ice cream shops, or at one of NYC’s many museums (the Whitney, in particular).