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School: The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

Degree: Master’s in International Law

Home: The state of Oregon is my jam. It’s where I want to be and where the people I love are. But I think home can be anywhere you build community.

School: Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

Degree: Master of Nutrition Science and Policy

Home: Georgia. It’s where I grew up, and there are such beautiful communities in Atlanta, along with interesting work and research—and great food!

School: The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

Degree: Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy

Home: I love the U.S., and I love Boston, but home will always be Sapporo, Japan, where I was born and raised.

School: Tufts University School of Medicine

Degree: Doctor of Medicine and Master’s of Public Health

Home: I’m originally a New Yorker but have called New Hampshire, Washington, D.C., and now Boston home

Alumna Pier Nirandara discusses her unconventional career path and the potential of storytelling to change the narrative for Asians—and others—everywhere in the world