Santiago Falasca is a Master in Public Policy (MPP) candidate at Yale, where he plans to focus on logistics, energy and sustainable development. Santiago's passion for public service and strategic development is evident in his previous role as advisor to the Minister of Production of Buenos Aires. In this capacity, he has been instrumental in shaping policies to boost the local economy during and after the pandemic, introducing tax cuts and subsidies to threatened industries and promoting tourism by leading a program that secured 300,000 graduation trips for Buenos Aires’ students.
With a BA in economics from the University of Buenos Aires, Santiago has extended his leadership to the academic realm, where he has excelled as a graduate teaching assistant of public finance.
Santiago's commitment to personal and professional growth is exemplified by his numerous scholarships and awards, including a Fulbright fellowship.
A skilled sailor, he has represented Argentina on the National Sailing Team, achieving remarkable success at international championships.
Santiago is poised to continue his trajectory of impact and growth, leveraging his multifaceted expertise to contribute to global policy discussions and initiatives.