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Ashley Valois

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General information

Location
Waipahu, HI
Gender
Female
US Citizenship
US Citizen
Ethnicity
Asian

Hobbies & Interests

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Piano
  • Guitar
  • Ukulele

Reading

  • Romance
  • Mystery
  • Adventure
  • Contemporary
  • Classics
  • Historical
  • Politics

I read books daily.

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
GPA3.8 GPA

Waipahu High School

High School

2017 – 2021

GPA3.9 GPA

Leeward Community College

Associate's degree program

2017 – 2021

Majors:
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
GPA4.0 GPA

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Harvard College, Yale University, Columbia University in the City of New York, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Georgetown University, CUNY School of Law
Majors of interest:
Law, Public Policy Analysis, Political Science and Government, Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Fall 2022 Intern

    Legal Services · United States Attorney's Office

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2022

  • Equity and Inclusion Cabinet Representative

    Higher Education · Clark University Undergraduate Student Council

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2023

  • Ambassador

    Education · LOUDwomen

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

  • Resident Adviser

    Higher Education · Clark University's Residential Life and Housing

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2024

  • Member

    Higher Education · Gryphon and Pleiades Honor Society

    Jan 2024 – Present

  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group Member

    Higher Education · Clark University Department of Political Science

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Capitol Hill Intern

    Public Policy · Victory Congressional Institute

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

  • Undergraduate Student Council

    Higher Education · President

    Jan 2024 – Present

  • Co-President

    Higher Education · Asian Student Union

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

  • Secretary

    Higher Education · Undergraduate Student Council

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

  • Secretary

    Higher Education · Clark University Asian Student Union

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

  • First-Year Representative

    Higher Education · Clark University Asian Cultural Society

    Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

  • Programs Assistant

    Higher Education · Clark University Center for Gender, Race, and Area Studies

    Jan 2022 – Present

  • Director of Outreach

    Outreach · Hawaii Model United Nations

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

  • Secretary

    Education · Waipahu High School Class of 2025 Student Council

    Jan 2018 – Jan 2021

  • Co-founder and Vice President

    Education · Waipahu High School Model United Nations

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2021

  • Secretary

    Education · Waipahu High School Science Olympiad

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2021

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Public Policy
Dream career goals:
Lawyer
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Politics
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
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