“My liberal arts education…has helped me to think critically, understand and appreciate differing perspectives, and work towards responses to complex problems… .”
Lives in: Atlanta, GA
Major/minors: Political Science major, History and Studio Art double-minor
What work looks like: “I am part of the SPLC department that researches and monitors far-right extremism in the United States. I work with our external partner organizations to develop resources that help young people understand extremist manipulation and build their resilience to it.”
What she loves about it: “I enjoy discussing and working towards intersectional and collaborative solutions to complex issues, such as rapidly changing technological and social landscapes and increasing political polarization, that are impacting young people and their communities across the United States. Also, I love our union because it supports transparency and accountability for the whole organization and builds camaraderie and solidarity amongst the staff. Overall, it makes SPLC a better place to work.”
What she gained from a liberal arts education: “In all the positions I’ve held in my 7-plus years at SPLC and at each of my prior jobs, writing has been a massive part of my work. I’m regularly required to take a large amount of research, primary and secondary sources, and other materials, and distill them all down into one coherent piece of writing that is accessible for a broad audience. I think the countless papers I wrote in my four years at UVM gave me a very strong foundation to build my professional writing career on. Overall, the interdisciplinary approach of my liberal arts education has proved very valuable in my career. It has helped me to think critically, understand and appreciate differing perspectives, and work towards responses to complex problems that are adaptable and responsive to a diversity of needs.”