Biography

 

Shaina Saint-Lot

Shaina Saint-Lot

  • Alumni
  • United States
  • 2013 MPhil Development Studies
  • Peterhouse

Being born and raised in Haiti and moving to one of the richest countries in the world made me clearly aware of the differences in quality of life among people worldwide. It never felt right to me that some people suffered and struggled so much while others lounged in luxury, and just because of the place they were born! I knew as a little girl that I wanted to improve the quality of life in places just like my homeland. As I spent more time in the U.S. though, I came to understand that inequality was a complex issue that directly affected wellbeing and quality of life, an unrestrictive issue affecting poor and rich countries alike. I look forward to researching the effects of inequality on wellbeing and development while exploring the grassroots organizations and state institutions that can both spur and hinder this equitable growth. I am excited to continue to build on my academic and research experience in the stimulating environment at Cambridge.