Harleigh B.

Harleigh B.

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Columbia MIA & MBA | U.S. Govt to Grad School

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Studied at Columbia University

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Worked at Federal Reserve Bank of New York

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Harleigh's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $65/hr

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Harleigh’s Master’s Programs Qualifications

Harleigh has helped clients get into these schools:

Welcome to your next inflection point! I'm a dual degree Master of International Affairs + MBA candidate at Columbia SIPA + Business School, with a nontraditional background that bridges government, policy, and finance. I know what it’s like to navigate the world of public policy programs -- crafting a compelling narrative, translating interdisciplinary experience, and getting into top schools without a traditional profile. Now, I help others do the same. Whether you’re just starting your application journey or fine-tuning your essays and interviews, I bring structure, perspective, and clarity to help your story shine. From MPPs to MIAs and MPAs, I work with mission-driven candidates who are ready to lead. Let’s get to work!

Harleigh can help with:

Editing

Interviews

School Selection

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

Letters of Recommendation

General Exploration

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About Harleigh

I am a dual-degree candidate at Columbia University, pursuing an MIA at the School of International and Public Affairs and a Master of Business Administration at Columbia Business School. I came to grad school to pivot from the public sector to into finance where policy, markets, and digital innovation collide. Prior to attending Columbia, I worked in the US House of Representatives for Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, holding roles of increasing responsibility in operations and strategic planning. Since I've been in school, I've interned at Chainalysis, a blockchain intelligence company, and most recently supported supervisory oversight of the eight largest U.S. financial institutions as an intern at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Outside of Columbia, I am a loyal consumer of reality television and I volunteer as a lacrosse coach for a high school team through the organization Harlem Lacrosse.

Why do I coach?

I coach becuase I know what it's like to go through this process wihtout a blueprint. Helping others find clarity, confidence, and momentum (especially non-traditional candidates!) gives me real energy. It's a privilege to support ambitious candidates who see a bit of their own story in mine.

Work Experience

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Graduate Associate, Supervision

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

June 2025 - August 2025

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Business Operations Intern

Chainalysis

June 2024 - August 2024

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Director of Operations & Strategic Planning

U.S. House of Representatives

March 2022 - May 2023

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Executive Assistant & Office Manager

U.S. House of Representatives

February 2021 - March 2022

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Staff Assistant

U.S. House of Representatives

March 2019 - February 2021

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Committee Intern, House Foreign Affairs Committee

U.S. House of Representatives

January 2019 - March 2019

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Policy Intern

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September 2018 - December 2018

Education

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Columbia University

Master of International Affairs, International Finance & Economic Policy | International Security Policy

2024 - 2026

Honors: Institute of Global Politics Student Scholar (2025), International Fellows Program 2024 Concentrations: International Finance & Economic Policy (IFEP); International Security Policy (ISP)

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Columbia Business School

Master of Business Administration - MBA

2023 - 2026

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