Yasmine Biyashev is a junior at Walter Payton and grew up in the West Loop neighborhood. She developed an interest in economics as a result of both her STEM and humanities passions and hopes to continue a career in the intersection of those fields. She believes that economics has the ability to create global change, solve social dilemmas, and better ensure equity on a greater scale. Outside of academics, Yasmine loves to read, box, and listen to music in the park.