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Ashley Valois

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Bio

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 program
2021 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Political Science and Government
  • Minors:
    • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
  • GPA:
    3.8

Waipahu High School

High School
2017 - 2021
  • GPA:
    3.9

Leeward Community College

Associate's degree program
2017 - 2021
  • Majors:
    • 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
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Public Policy

    • Dream career goals:

      Lawyer

    • Fall 2022 Intern

      United States Attorney's Office
      2022 – 2022
    • Equity and Inclusion Cabinet Representative

      Clark University Undergraduate Student Council
      2021 – 20232 years
    • Ambassador

      LOUDwomen
      2021 – 20221 year
    • Resident Adviser

      Clark University's Residential Life and Housing
      2022 – 20242 years
    • Member

      Gryphon and Pleiades Honor Society
      2024 – Present12 months
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group Member

      Clark University Department of Political Science
      2022 – Present2 years
    • Capitol Hill Intern

      Victory Congressional Institute
      2024 – 2024
    • Undergraduate Student Council

      President
      2024 – Present12 months
    • Co-President

      Asian Student Union
      2023 – 20241 year
    • Secretary

      Undergraduate Student Council
      2023 – 20241 year
    • Secretary

      Clark University Asian Student Union
      2022 – 20231 year
    • First-Year Representative

      Clark University Asian Cultural Society
      2021 – 20221 year
    • Programs Assistant

      Clark University Center for Gender, Race, and Area Studies
      2022 – Present2 years
    • Director of Outreach

      Hawaii Model United Nations
      2020 – 20211 year
    • Secretary

      Waipahu High School Class of 2025 Student Council
      2018 – 20213 years
    • Co-founder and Vice President

      Waipahu High School Model United Nations
      2019 – 20212 years
    • Secretary

      Waipahu High School Science Olympiad
      2019 – 20212 years

    Sports

    Judo

    Junior Varsity
    2018 – 20191 year

    Cross-Country Running

    Varsity
    2018 – 20191 year

    Research

    • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other

      Prisoners Legal Services — Research Assistant
      2024 – Present

    Arts

    • Filipino Association of University Women (FAUW)

      Poetry
      "This is not my Dream" in JOURNEYS: Evolving Values in the Filipino Diaspora
      2020 – Present
    • Live Poets Society of NJ and LPS Publishing

      Poetry
      The Cloak
      2021 – 2021

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Waipahu High School — Facilitator
      2021 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      VISTA AmeriCorps — Summer Associate
      2022 – 2022
    • Volunteering

      Waipahu High School — Pass out water, snacks, show people where to go.
      2017 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      National Honor Society — Co-chair for UNICEF Math for Good
      2020 – 2021

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy