Erica Maglalang

Erica Marie Rivera Maglalang is a Master’s student in the Political Science program at Arizona State University. She graduated from ASU in three years, as Summa Cum Laude, with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Global Studies, along with certificates in International Relations and Political Entrepreneurship through Internships. She was also selected as the Student Commencement Speaker for her college and received the Moeur Award, which recognizes students who maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA throughout their undergraduate studies. Immigrating from the Philippines to Arizona at the age of two sparked her passion for international diplomacy and inspired her pursuit of a career in global affairs.

Passionate about diplomacy, international relations, and global governance, Erica aspires to a career where she can foster international cooperation, address global challenges, and advocate for meaningful change through research, public speaking, and leadership.