We are excited to host our annual 2024 fellowship event on December 17th this year. Our fellows bring diverse experience and are researching topics that are currently shaping the U.S. infrastructure space on a micro and macro scale.
Alex Mull-Dreyer graduated Davidson College with a Bachelor's in Political Science and has work experience from the Chicago Office of Budget and Management focused on capital investment projects and from Funkhouser & Associates focused on public policy research. His project studies rural and exurban municipalities' investments in infrastructure and P3s in the post-COVID era. His focus is specifically on the U.S. water sector in Idaho. Alex is currently pursuing a Master's in Public Policy from the University of Chicago's Harris School. He plans to join Guidehouse in their state and local government practice.
Nick DeSimpelare graduated Michigan State University with a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and has work experience from Phoenix Infrastructure Group in infrastructure private equity and from Mannik & Smith Group as a civil engineer. His project evaluates the potential of Community Equity Investment Programs (CEIPs) in fostering community support for P3s. Nick is currently pursuing a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Chicago's Booth School. He aims to work in infrastructure private equity.
Deepak Benny graduated the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde with a Master's in Sustainable Engineering and the Indian Institute of Management with a Master's in Business Administration and has work experience from the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board as a technical advisor and from Terrenus Consulting as a consultant. His project studies revenue models and strategies in EV charging infrastructure P3s. Deepak is currently pursuing a PhD in Civil Engineering from Purdue University. He aims to work with infrastructure investment fund bodies like the World Bank and IFC, government think tanks or other policy making organizations to develop sustainable infrastructure.
