I studied Human Rights and American Studies while at Barnard College.

Ever fascinated by the intersections of politics and fashion, my senior thesis was entitled Fashioning Diplomacy: How Fashion Shaped and Exported American Identity at the 1959 American National Exhibition in Moscow.

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• BA in Human Rights and American Studies || Phi Beta Kappa || Magna Cum Laude || Class of 2019

  • Concentration in Politics & Popular Culture
  • Minors in Political Science and Art History
  • Departmental Honors in Human Rights

• Honors/Awards:

  • Human Rights Hero Award (presented at the U.N.); Presidential Volunteer Service Award; Girl Scout Gold Award; Athena Center for Leadership Studies Scholar

• Notable Courses:

  International Law and UN in Practice || American Democracy & Public Opinion || Civil Rights & Civil Liberties || Human Rights in Theory & Practice || Media & US Politics

  O N C A M P U S

  Athena Student Advisory Board | New York, NY | President | September 2016 – May 2019

  • ▪ Doubled membership in the Scholars program during term as President by recruiting 131 new individuals
  • ▪ Served as a mentor to students in the program through resume assistance, interview prep, and regular meetings

  McIntosh Activities Council | New York, NY | Spirit Week Chair & Wellness Committee Member | September 2016 – May 2019

  ▪ Managed budget of $12,500 and a 40-person team through the planning and execution of Spirit Week

  Barnard Senior Fund | New York, NY | Co-Chair | May 2018 – May 2019

  • ▪ Organized fundraising events to raise $22,000+ with 70% class participation for class-elected philanthropies
  • ▪ Developed and maintained positive relationships with peer donors and alumnae

  Meet Me at the Museum | New York, NY | Tour Guide | April 2017 – May 2019

  ▪ Engaged students from NYC public schools through a human rights tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

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