Alisa Shapiro

Biography

Alisa Shapiro is a summer 2026 intern with the global policy program at Penn Washington. Originally from South Jersey, she recently completed her third year at the University of Pennsylvania. At Penn, Alisa studies international relations and economic policy, and is involved with the executive board for the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project. 

Her academic interests include the relationships between international trade, international development, and national security. Outside of work, she enjoys learning how to cook, visiting art museums, and staying active through runs and yoga classes.