Overview
- The two-year Master in Public Administration program at Harvard’s Kennedy School is tailored for mid-career professionals and spans coursework in economics, public policy and management.
- Chastain has been spotted attending classes on the Cambridge campus this summer, confirming her active participation in the program.
- The MPA curriculum allows each student to design a flexible study plan that aligns with individual academic interests and professional objectives.
- Her academic journey includes Sacramento City College, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Juilliard in 2003.
- She received an honorary doctorate from Juilliard in 2024 and has long championed gender equality and reproductive rights, reflecting her move toward formal policy engagement.