Tristan Faillace is a student in the Walsh School of Foreign Service, intending to major in science, technology, and international affairs. Growing up in Houston, Texas, he developed an interest in how international politics shape the energy industry, particularly in regards to how geopolitical competition and energy security concerns are driving the transition to lower-carbon energy systems worldwide. During his first semester, his interest expanded to the Federal Reserve’s global macroeconomic influence. Attending Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s Supreme Court hearing in January convinced him of the importance of learning through direct observation of policymaking in action, motivating his pursuit of the FinPolicy Trek.
On campus, he is a macro sector analyst with the Aurum Investment Fund (AIF), where he researches and trades in oil, gas, and renewable energy markets. Faillace is also a member of Students of Georgetown, Inc. (The Corp), a student-run enterprise, where he is a member of Corp Capital, the organization’s investment arm responsible for managing assets and executing trades to support its long-term financial sustainability, while also working as a barista at one of its coffee shops, The Midnight Mug.
Outside of academics, he enjoys traveling, particularly in Latin America, where he aims to strengthen his Spanish through immersion. In high school, he started a Spanish tutoring program that connects student volunteers with younger learners. Additionally, he is a passionate surfer, skier, and tennis player.