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Bess Connolly

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Bio

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 program
2021 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Political Science and Government
  • Minors:
    • Music

West High School

High School
2017 - 2021

Miscellaneous

  • 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
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Law Practice

    • Dream career goals:

    • Summer Intern

      Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort
      2020 – 2020
    • Office Assistant

      Macalester College President's Office
      2021 – Present3 years
    • Respite Provider

      United Cerebral Palsy
      2020 – Present4 years
    • Therapeutic Respite Care Assistant

      Gio's Garden
      2020 – Present4 years
    • Dishwasher

      Bloom Bake Shop
      2018 – 20202 years

    Arts

    • Macalester College Symphony Orchestra

      Music
      2022 – Present
    • West High School Orchestra

      Music
      none
      2017 – Present

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      March For Our Lives Madison West Chapter — club member
      2019 – 2021
    • Advocacy

      Raise Your Voice — Club leader
      2018 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      Gio's Garden — volunteer
      2019 – 2020
    • Public Service (Politics)

      March For Our Lives Wisconsin — policy director
      2019 – 2021

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering