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Annelise Klein

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Advocacy And Activism
  • digital art
  • Yoga
  • Writing
  • Weightlifting
  • Walking
  • Volunteering
  • Violin
  • Video Editing and Production
  • Upcycling and Recycling
  • Ukulele
  • Travel And Tourism
  • Trivia
  • Soccer
  • Student Council or Student Government
  • Sports
  • Biking And Cycling
  • Sustainability
  • Studying
  • Spanish
  • Stargazing
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Social Justice
  • Singing
  • Spending Time With Friends and Family
  • Crocheting
  • Animals
  • Art
  • Anthropology
  • Babysitting And Childcare
  • Baking
  • Board Games And Puzzles
  • Business And Entrepreneurship
  • Ceramics And Pottery
  • Choir
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Communications
  • Drawing And Illustration
  • Embroidery And Cross Stitching
  • Engineering
  • English
  • Ethics
  • Exploring Nature And Being Outside
  • Foreign Languages
  • Gardening
  • Gender Studies
  • Graphic Design
  • Government
  • Global Health
  • History
  • Human Rights
  • Human Resources
  • Ice Skating
  • Interior Design
  • International Relations
  • Journaling
  • Jewelry Making
  • Journalism
  • Kickboxing
  • Law
  • Learning
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
  • Legos
  • Reading
  • Mandolin
  • Meditation and Mindfulness
  • Math
  • Environmental Science and Sustainability
  • Mental Health
  • Movies And Film
  • Music Theory
  • Music
  • National Honor Society (NHS)
  • Paddleboarding
  • Pet Care
  • Philanthropy
  • Philosophy
  • Painting and Studio Art
  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Politics and Political Science
  • Public Policy
  • Public Relations
  • Public Health
  • Public Speaking
  • Piano
  • Psychology
  • Sculpture
  • Sociology
  • Alpine Skiing

Reading

  • Adult Fiction
  • Adventure
  • Academic
  • Fantasy
  • Historical
  • Humanities
  • Leadership
  • Novels
  • Young Adult
  • True Story
  • Social Science
  • Social Issues
  • Self-Help
  • Science Fiction
  • Romance
  • Retellings
  • Realistic Fiction
  • Plays
  • How-To

I read books daily.

Bio

I'm Annelise Klein, from Bismarck, North Dakota, and am a current junior at Brown University. I graduated from Century High School with 35 college credits and am studying entrepreneurship and economics with a focus on public policy at Brown. Over the years I've worked as an advocate on the local and national level for issues concerning diabetes and pre-existing conditions, the impact of student loans on socioeconomic classes, and innovative climate sustainability efforts. I also work to serve as a representative for my state, bringing a unique perspective to various issues like the climate crisis. This summer I am working with the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition, going to be a camp counselor at a diabetes camp, work as a server at a local restaurant, and spend time with my dog and family!

Education

Brown University

Bachelor's degree program

2023 – 2027

Majors:
  • Economics

Century High School

High School

2019 – 2023

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Majors of interest:
Political Science and Government, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Architectural Engineering, Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Front desk

    Health, Wellness, and Fitness · Proximal 50

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2026

  • President

    Public Relations and Communications · Rural Students at Brown

    Jan 2025 – Present

  • Vice President

    Civic & Social Organization · Diabetes Link

    Jan 2025 – Present

  • Chair of Advocacy and Outreach

    Civic & Social Organization · Rural Students at Brown

    Jan 2024 – Present

  • Diabetes Counselor

    Hospital & Health Care · ADA Camp Maverick

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • Server

    Restaurants · FireFlour Pizzaria

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

  • Director of Advocacy

    Civic & Social Organization · Diabetes Link

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2025

  • VP Finance

    Civic & Social Organization · Delta Gamma

    Jan 2024 – Present

  • Vice Chair of Advocacy and Outreach

    Civic & Social Organization · Rural Students at Brown

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • Student Ambassador and Tour Guide

    Education · Brown Admissions

    Jan 2024 – Present

  • Barista and shift lead

    Food & Beverages · City Brew Coffee

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Public Policy
Dream career goals:
Make positive change and help others; NGO, government, or enterprise work
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Emma Jane Hastie Scholarship
My home, North Dakota, is in a region referred to as the “fly-over states.” It is overlooked in various industries and our opinions can be ignored by others who claim we are uneducated. My goal is to gain experience outside my home, then ultimately choose to return home to continue implementing positive change in civic spaces. Activism and community engagement have always been a passion of mine. I enjoy educating myself, hearing from diverse perspectives, and engaging in discussions that encourage critical thinking. After two years away from home, I have learned so much in and out of the classroom while also teaching others about perspectives too often overlooked. I am able to not only learn from others, but share a perspective that is too often underrepresented. I went to a small neighborhood elementary school and understand the benefits of small schools as a result. I formed personal connections with my teachers and close friendships with my entire grade. Throughout my years, the school provided a safe place for me to grow up, host community events, provide outdoor activities, and continuously tie the community together. When threatened with being shut down because it was simply too small, I led with my community to remind the school board of the benefit neighborhood elementary schools provide to students and their larger communities. After attending North Dakota Leadership Seminar—a non-profit focused on encouraging volunteerism, civic engagement, and leadership growth for high schoolers—I’ve continued to return as a volunteer leadership coach. Each summer, I come home to mentor over 100 high school students through community service projects, fostering a high-energy environment, and challenging their critical thinking. I have served on the alumni board where I published quarterly newsletters highlighting alumni achievements, volunteer opportunities, and community service projects. This past summer, I was elected to serve as the emcee of the seminar. I was able to challenge myself with this opportunity and experienced watching the students grow into incredible leaders. The Joyce Ivy Foundation provided me financial support to challenge myself academically as a young woman from the Midwest. I have since worked with the foundation to teach young women in my state about this opportunity and engage in the fellows program. I use my diabetes as a way to mentor young diabetics at camp, participate in activism at various government levels, and connect with others. At Brown, I work to share the voices of my home and other overlooked regions through Rural Students @Brown. I work to serve rural students from across the country by sharing my experience and advice of leaving my remote home and seeking out opportunities. I foster community on campus with rural students, and host the Rurality in the Ivy conference which encourages discussion surrounding rural America. With the club, I act as a student liaison to the Admission Office to coordinate and create outreach programming for 30 high school students. All of these organizations have shaped who I am today, and I stay engaged with them to continue the cycle in hopes of making an impact on others. I use my identity of where I come from to uplift the voices and create a platform for stories. While I am not finished in my education, I aspire to uplift underrepresented communities and provide a platform for them to share their experiences and know their values. I find joy in engaging with the communities I love, and I have a desire to pay back the support they’ve shown me.
Skin Grip Diabetes Scholarship
Annelise Klein Student Profile | Bold.org