“Critical thinking [is] such an important skill to have – and one you can really only learn when you are around people who think, process information, and make conclusions differently from you.”
Majors/minor: Political Science and Environmental Studies double-major, Economics minor
Lives in: Cambridge, MA
What work looks like: “I do legal and policy analysis for federal and state government clients, helping them achieve energy security and sustainability goals. I study how the current legal framework applies to energy infrastructure and analyze how it could be leveraged to promote renewable energy production and usage in the US and abroad.”
What she loves about it: “I love being a part of an incredibly smart team with wonderful diversities: fields of expertise, geography within the U.S., area of education, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, etc. I work with other lawyers on my team, but also subject matter experts, data analysts, GIS experts, and other scientific researchers. It’s a great way to supplement my education on energy law with technical know-how about renewable energy technology.”
What she gained from a liberal arts education: “Critical thinking! It’s such an important skill to have – and one you can really only learn when you are around people who think, process information, and make conclusions differently from you. My time at UVM also taught me compassion. I often had different opinions and beliefs from some peers and friends but never felt those differences slide into disrespect. In today’s polarized times, I recognize that the ability to remain civil and respectful carries me very far in professional settings.”