Frontier Market Scouts

Location: Uttarakhand district, India

Village Capital Partner: Sanghata Global‘s 125 square mile project area in Northern India

Jennifer Clessas is a recent graduate from Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS), completing a Master’s degree in Public Administration and beginning her work as a development practitioner.  While at MIIS she participated in the Development Project
Management Institute and Frontier Market Scouts trainings.  She has a background in International Economics and worked as an administrator at an International school in San Diego before changing careers.  She was the student body treasurer at MIIS and president and coach of the MIIS women’s soccer team.  Jennifer has studied, lived and worked in parts of Europe and South America, most recently completing an FMS placement in Bogotá, Colombia.  She enjoys cooking, reading and spending time with her adorable cat named Gus.

Be sure to check out Jen’s blog!