Macy Stacher

Macy Stacher is a skilled Climate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania, responsible for managing office hours and developing a GIS mapping database focused on climate and socioeconomic indices. As the President of QuestBridge Scholars Network, Macy leads a community of over 400 members, advocating for first-generation and low-income college students while overseeing a $6,000 budget for various initiatives. Additionally, Macy is involved in advanced policy research as a fellow at Roosevelt Network and has interned at The American Prospect, where responsibilities included writing and fact-checking articles on labor and corporate power. Macy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Earth Science and is pursuing a Master of Science in Social Policy, aiming to integrate sustainability into public policy analysis. Previous experiences include significant roles with Penn Justice Democrats and the NYC Department of Education, focusing on educational equity and advocacy for marginalized communities.