Hobbies and interests
Painting and Studio Art
Drawing And Illustration
Baking
Cello
Knitting
Politics and Political Science
Law
Music
Music Theory
Public Policy
Ethics
Theology and Religious Studies
Reading
Contemporary
True Story
poetry
Social Science
I read books multiple times per month
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Hello, I’m Bess! I would describe myself as hard-working, kind, empathetic, and creative. I'm passionate about women's rights, mental health awareness, LGBTQ+ equality, disability rights, and making the world a brighter place.
Education
Macalester College
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Political Science and Government
Minors:
- Music
West High School
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Political Science and Government
- Public Policy Analysis
- Law
Career
Dream career field:
Law Practice
Dream career goals:
Summer Intern
Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort2020 – 2020Office Assistant
Macalester College President's Office2021 – Present3 yearsRespite Provider
United Cerebral Palsy2020 – Present4 yearsTherapeutic Respite Care Assistant
Gio's Garden2020 – Present4 yearsDishwasher
Bloom Bake Shop2018 – 20202 years
Arts
Macalester College Symphony Orchestra
Music2022 – PresentWest High School Orchestra
Musicnone2017 – Present
Public services
Advocacy
March For Our Lives Madison West Chapter — club member2019 – 2021Advocacy
Raise Your Voice — Club leader2018 – 2021Volunteering
Gio's Garden — volunteer2019 – 2020Public Service (Politics)
March For Our Lives Wisconsin — policy director2019 – 2021