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Mapping Healthcare Access: Lessons from Tennessee’s Medicaid System
Originally inspired by work completed while pursuing graduate studies at Princeton University. One of the most rewarding aspects of public policy is the opportunity to use data not simply to describe problems, but to improve people’s lives. During graduate school, I had the opportunity to work on a project examining healthcare access across the state of Tennessee. The project focused on TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, and sought to better understand how healthcare p

Hervé Thomas
9 hours ago


What Kuwait Taught Me About Human Development
Originally inspired by research conducted while pursuing graduate studies at Princeton University. When people think about development, they often think about money: Countries seek economic growth. Governments pursue investment. Policymakers focus on increasing income and expanding opportunities. While these goals matter, one of the most important lessons I learned during my studies at Ohio State and at Princeton was that wealth alone does not necessarily translate into hu

Hervé Thomas
9 hours ago


Chicago: A visionary city at the forefront of climate action
Applauding Mayor Brandon Johnson of the City of Chicago for his steadfastness in and renewed commitment to protecting “the health, safety, and well-being” of the communities he serves in light of President Trump’s withdrawal of the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement for a second time.

Hervé Thomas
Jan 26, 2025


Coming into Focus
Agriculture is considered a primary pillar of the Tanzanian economy contributing approximately one-third of the country’s GDP and employing about 75 percent of the population.

Hervé Thomas
Dec 6, 2024


The Antarctic's deglacial evolution offers new climate change insights
Keele University and University of Exeter researchers have published a new study that could lead to improved climate change projection models and alternative means to control atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.

Hervé Thomas
Jun 25, 2020


Mastercard continues diversification with billion-dollar fintech investment
Mastercard announced Tuesday it had acquired Finicity, a Salt Lake City-based fintech. The acquisition will help with Mastercard's continued foray into open banking systems as recentlydone by its rival Visa.

Hervé Thomas
Jun 24, 2020


Remaining Faithful to Humanitarian Values Through Client Responsiveness
Originally published while serving as Deputy Director of Programs for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Cameroon on January 24, 2019. What does it mean to remain faithful to an organization’s values while working in some of the world’s most challenging humanitarian contexts? In this reflection, written during my time with the International Rescue Committee in Cameroon, I explore how IRC’s commitment to integrity, accountability, and service is strengthened through a

Hervé Thomas
Jan 24, 2019


Veterinary Field Units in Afghanistan (in Dari)
Interview for a documentary discussing USAID-funded Veterinary Field Units in Afghanistan.

Hervé Thomas
Jun 5, 2011
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