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The International Affairs Program is pleased to announce that has been selected as the recipient of the IAFS Global Engagement & Service Award.

This award recognizes outstanding IAFS students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, global engagement, and a sustained commitment to service. Graciela exemplifies these values through her interdisciplinary scholarship, international research experiences, and community-based engagement both locally and abroad.

Throughout her time at CU Boulder, Graciela has pursued meaningful academic and applied work across global contexts. She has combined rigorous study in International Affairs and Economics with hands-on research experience spanning multiple regions and disciplines, including work on development and energy policy, sustainability, and food systems.

As summarized in her nomination materials:

“Graciela Horstman has pursued meaningful engagement in service, research, and experiential learning in global settings throughout her time at CU Boulder, and she is already applying the lessons she learned to her next steps post-graduation… Graciela deserves to be recognized for her interdisciplinary scholarship, qualitative and quantitative research, and applied community service, all grounded in a multinational framework.” (Prof. Caroline Conzelman)

Her academic journey includes undergraduate research with CU’s Studio Lab, where she contributed to international development and sustainability projects using both qualitative and quantitative methods; field-based research in Bolivia supported by a UROP grant; and study abroad in Peru as a Global Grant Scholar. Her IAFS Honors Program thesis on food sovereignty and globalization in Bolivia was recognized for its innovative analysis and strong empirical grounding.

In addition to her academic accomplishments, Graciela has demonstrated a strong commitment to community engagement. She has worked with refugee support organizations in Denver, supported food security initiatives, and engaged in sustainable agriculture and permaculture practices that inform her academic interests. Across these experiences, she has consistently connected global learning with meaningful local impact.

Graciela will receive a $1,000 award in recognition of her achievements. Please join us in congratulating Graciela on this well-deserved honor!