Waipahu, HI
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Asian
Hobbies and interests
Reading
Writing
Piano
Guitar
Ukulele
Reading
Romance
Mystery
Adventure
Contemporary
Classics
Historical
Politics
I read books daily
US CITIZENSHIP
US Citizen
LOW INCOME STUDENT
Yes
FIRST GENERATION STUDENT
Yes
Ashley Valois
1,725
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Finalist1x
WinnerAshley Valois
1,725
Bold Points2x
Finalist1x
WinnerBio
As a first-generation woman of color immigrant student, Ashley is currently interning on Capitol Hill, focusing on gaining insights into legislative processes and policy analysis. She is an intern at the Victory Congressional Institute, an organization committed to getting LGBTQ+ individuals on the hill. With a strong interest in law and public policy, particularly in immigration reform and environmental sustainability, she is driven by a passion to contribute meaningfully to these fields. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Arts in Political Science, she aims to leverage her experiences to advocate for fair and effective policies that address societal challenges and promote positive change.
Education
Clark University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Political Science and Government
Minors:
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
GPA:
3.8
Waipahu High School
High SchoolGPA:
3.9
Leeward Community College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
GPA:
4
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Law
- Public Policy Analysis
- Political Science and Government
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Public Policy
Dream career goals:
Lawyer
Fall 2022 Intern
United States Attorney's Office2022 – 2022Equity and Inclusion Cabinet Representative
Clark University Undergraduate Student Council2021 – 20232 yearsAmbassador
LOUDwomen2021 – 20221 yearResident Adviser
Clark University's Residential Life and Housing2022 – 20242 yearsMember
Gryphon and Pleiades Honor Society2024 – Present10 monthsDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group Member
Clark University Department of Political Science2022 – Present2 yearsCapitol Hill Intern
Victory Congressional Institute2024 – 2024Undergraduate Student Council
President2024 – Present10 monthsCo-President
Asian Student Union2023 – 20241 yearSecretary
Undergraduate Student Council2023 – 20241 yearSecretary
Clark University Asian Student Union2022 – 20231 yearFirst-Year Representative
Clark University Asian Cultural Society2021 – 20221 yearPrograms Assistant
Clark University Center for Gender, Race, and Area Studies2022 – Present2 yearsDirector of Outreach
Hawaii Model United Nations2020 – 20211 yearSecretary
Waipahu High School Class of 2025 Student Council2018 – 20213 yearsCo-founder and Vice President
Waipahu High School Model United Nations2019 – 20212 yearsSecretary
Waipahu High School Science Olympiad2019 – 20212 years
Sports
Judo
Junior Varsity2018 – 20191 year
Cross-Country Running
Varsity2018 – 20191 year
Research
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
Prisoners Legal Services — Research Assistant2024 – Present
Arts
Filipino Association of University Women (FAUW)
Poetry"This is not my Dream" in JOURNEYS: Evolving Values in the Filipino Diaspora2020 – PresentLive Poets Society of NJ and LPS Publishing
PoetryThe Cloak2021 – 2021
Public services
Volunteering
Waipahu High School — Facilitator2021 – 2022Volunteering
VISTA AmeriCorps — Summer Associate2022 – 2022Volunteering
Waipahu High School — Pass out water, snacks, show people where to go.2017 – 2021Volunteering
National Honor Society — Co-chair for UNICEF Math for Good2020 – 2021