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Jessica Chastain Enrolls in Harvard Kennedy School’s Master in Public Administration Program

Chastain will be part of a program whose flexible curriculum lets professionals customize study plans to match their leadership ambitions in public policy.

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Jessica Chastain Goes Back to School! Interstellar Star Enrolls In Harvard’s Public Administration Program

Overview

  • Chastain is officially enrolled in Harvard Kennedy School’s two-year Master in Public Administration program and has been taking classes on the Cambridge campus this summer.
  • Harvard’s website describes the MPA as designed for leaders with real-world experience and graduate-level coursework in economics, public policy or management.
  • The Oscar-winning actress earned the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Tammy Faye Bakker and received an honorary doctorate from Juilliard in 2024.
  • She has been a vocal advocate for gender equality and reproductive rights, earning recognition at Variety’s Power of Women luncheon and partnering with Planned Parenthood.
  • By pursuing formal policy training, Chastain aims to deepen her leadership skills and expand her impact in public policy circles.