Class of 2025
(She/Her/Hers)
B.N. Duke Scholar
Hometown: Murphy, North Carolina
Major: Public Policy
Minor: History
Certificate: Child Policy Research
Hobbies: I love learning, especially when it’s not for a grade, so you’ll often find me reading nonfiction or listening to a podcast. Occasionally, I play intramural soccer with a team that doesn’t believe in holding practices. For fun, I enjoy exploring Durham’s nightlife and attending shows at DPAC.
How has your Duke experience been thus far?
As a senior, I couldn’t be prouder of the amazing opportunities I’ve been able to pursue while at Duke. Academically, I spent a semester studying and working in Washington, D.C., a summer studying global policy in Italy and Switzerland, and a senior year working on a capstone project through the Child and Family Policy Center that analyzes how different North Carolina counties have mobilized their opioid settlement funds. At Duke, I have never felt like the smartest person in the room—a feeling that inspires me daily to become a better thinker, researcher, leader, mentor, and friend.
Outside of the classroom, I chaired Duke Votes during the 2024 General Election and am now interning with Duke’s Office of Government Relations. Additionally, I serve as President of the Public Policy Majors Union and as Attorney General for Duke Student Government. Through support from Duke’s Career Center, the Hart Leadership Program, and the Office of University Scholars and Fellows, I have interned at the Brookings Institution, the NC Department of Justice, and the US Department of Commerce. As I look towards the future, I plan to attend law school and pursue a legal career advocating on behalf of consumers, workers, and small businesses in the Southeastern United States.