Empowered by collaboration

“I didn’t want to be at a school that just prepared me for the real world. I wanted to be somewhere that empowered me to be part of changing it. I saw quickly that Mount Holyoke educated changemakers, who pursued careers through passion and joy.”

“In my Disability and Religion class, we didn’t discuss topics in a silo. We brought our full selves to conversations. The class modeled the content. It started with us thinking through accessibility in the classroom and how to show up for each other. Conversations were just as valuable as taking notes on the reading. It changed my view of what was possible in the classroom.”

“Mount Holyoke focuses on collaboration over competition. For example, we have menstrual products in the main bathrooms via free vending machines. I advocated for this through student government, figured out the budget and collaborated with different departments to execute it. Mount Holyoke has been a playground for me to exercise the skills necessary to make a difference in the world.”

First-year seminar: Foundations of Restorative Justice

Internship and study abroad: I studied at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. I received Lynk internship funding to conduct research into restorative practices in health care settings for neurodivergent populations.

Leadership: member, Planned Parenthood Generation Action; member, Victory Eights a capella group; head class agent, class of 2025; MoZone peer educator; student ambassador, Office of Admission

Career aspirations: I’m deeply interested in how wealth redistribution can transform communities and education. Higher education is where change can really happen. Mount Holyoke has been such a transformative place for me, and I want to make sure other people have the same opportunities.