Can you share with us a good memory from your time on the magazine’s board?

One of my best memories was organizing a visit of the Jeunes Ambassadeurs pour le Climat (JAC), a group of young climate advocates, some of whom had been to the COP26 and seen the negotiations up close. They came from Paris to lead a workshop on climate negotiations,  sharing their experiences from being right there, along with a general presentation on environmental challenges. It was a great exchange, full of energy and inspiration. Another memorable experience was presenting the Teacher Awards at the TSE gala. It was definitely intimidating at first to speak in front of hundreds of people, including professors and the dean, but it turned out to be really fun. It helped me realize how much I enjoy public speaking, and it sparked my interest in developing this skill further.

What were your main goals while being on the board, and did you achieve them?

When I joined the board, my main goals were pretty simple: meet new people, have interesting conversations, organize some cool events, and avoid falling into the routine of just studying math all day long. Looking back, I feel like I have achieved those goals. I got to brainstorm content ideas, organize events, and have interesting discussions over countless cups of coffee with my fellow board members. I even got the chance to interview the economist Roland Bénabou, to represent a company at the Business Networking Day, and to present the Teacher Awards at the gala. Being part of the TSEconomist definitely made my M2 year even better, and I really enjoyed working with such a great team. Oh, and of course, as treasurer, I had to make sure we paid the printer on time to get our magazines published. Not the most glamorous duty, but someone had to get it done!

What skills did you develop while working for the magazine that are useful to you today?

Working for the TSEconomist helped me develop a bunch of skills that I still use today. First, there was a lot of communication and planning involved to coordinate with other members and make sure everything ran smoothly. These skills really come in handy now, as teamwork is such an important part of what I do. Writing articles for the magazine was also a great exercise in structuring complex arguments and explaining them clearly. This has been super useful in my work as a climate workshop facilitator, where I need to convey ideas in a way that's engaging and easy to understand. And finally, presenting at the TSE gala helped me discover my love for public speaking. It’s something I continue to do today, whether it's by leading workshops on environmental issues or by helping young people build their confidence through public speaking activities. All of these experiences, from teamwork, to communication and speaking in public, have played a big role in shaping my personal and professional growth.