Zara Porter
About Zara Porter
Zara Porter is a Research Assistant at the Urban Institute, focusing on health policy analysis. She has a background in equitable health care access and has interned with organizations such as the Women's Legal Centre and the Children's Defense Fund.
Work at Urban Institute
Zara Porter has been employed at the Urban Institute as a Research Assistant since 2021. In this role, she engages in research and analysis focused on health policies. Her work contributes to the Urban Institute's mission of providing data-driven insights to improve public policy and promote equitable health care access.
Education and Expertise
Zara Porter holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Analysis from Duke University, where she studied from 2017 to 2021. During her undergraduate studies, she minored in Global Health, which complements her passion for health care access. Additionally, she has earned a certificate in Human Rights from Duke University, enhancing her expertise in policy analysis and advocacy.
Background
Zara Porter completed her high school education at Archer High School from 2013 to 2017. Following her high school graduation, she pursued higher education at Duke University, where she developed her interests in public policy and global health. Her diverse background includes international experience, having worked as an intern in Cape Town, South Africa.
Internship Experience
Zara Porter has gained valuable experience through various internships. In 2019, she interned at the Women's Legal Centre in Cape Town for one month. In 2020, she served as a Child Health Policy Intern at the Children's Defense Fund for three months and worked remotely as a Stanback Government Relations Fellow at Population Connection for two months. These roles have provided her with practical insights into health policy and advocacy.
Skills and Interests
Zara Porter possesses skills in policy analysis, research, and writing, which are essential for her role as a Research Assistant. She also has experience in event planning, further showcasing her organizational abilities. Her passion for promoting equitable health care access drives her research and analysis efforts in the field.