Meet the Class of 2017

Hometown: Blaine, MN
Majors: Health and Societies, and International Relations

Activities & Honors:

• Founder – Kids of Dakar Non-Profit (raising awareness and advocating for issues relating to child welfare in Dakar Senegal)
• Campus Coordinator – Kids of Kadiogne Non-Profit (supporting the education and health of children in northern Senegal)
• Mentor – PennPals and Big Brothers and Big Sisters
• Published in the International Journal of Children’s Rights and the Journal of Undergraduate Research
• Recipient – The Davis 100 Projects for Peace Award and the Hassenfeld Social Impact Award

Hobbies: Restaurant hopping! I am always on the lookout for some bomb food!
Favorite Books: Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and The Fishermen by Chigozie Abeam
Favorite Food: Pecan Pie
Favorite Quote: “I am an idealist without illusions. “ ~ John F. Kennedy

Plans After Penn: Law School.