Colorado College – Colorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Minor in Environmental Issues
May 2021
Involvements: Writer and Editor for The Catalyst Newspaper; Yoga Instructor; Peer Mentor for PEEPS (Prevention Education and Empowerment for Peers); Peer Buddy for Best Buddies International Nonprofit; Student Researcher for the Family Drug and Therapy Court of Colorado Springs.
Sociology Thesis: “Understanding Food Deserts in Chicago, IL: An In-Depth Neighborhood Analysis”. This study addresses the urban agriculture movement in Chicago, identifying neighborhoods which are known as “food deserts”, and pairing them with urban farms and food carts in an effort to understand the mitigating efforts on food deserts in the city of Chicago.
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Loyola Academy – Wilmette, IL
Graduated Magna Sum Laude
May 2017
Involvements: Arrupe Service Club; Varsity Field Hockey; Track & Field; Summer Service Volunteer at Jerusalem Farm; Co-leader of SAVE (Students Against Violating the Earth); Insignis; Student Council (Freshman); Paddle Club
Kara Thomas 