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Josiah Hankerson

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Bio

Hello! 👋🏾 I'm a senior in high school with a passion for providing affordable and quality education that empowers young people. Through my involvement in political advocacy groups like LA Voice and CORE, I'm dedicated to driving social justice, advocacy, and education policy in underrepresented communities. My goal is to study Political Science and African American History and become a community leader, working in the US Department of Education, specifically in the Office for Civil Rights specializing in education policy and advocating for social justice. Currently, I am driven by curiosity about the origins of human rights exploitation and community conflicts, always asking myself, 'What is the source, and how can I help?' With my experience in legislative research, political campaigning, and community organizing, I am actively honing my skills to continue empowering youth and achieving my goals. Today's youth are already leaders, and if our current systems fail to empower them and give them a voice, then who will? I truly believe that accessible, quality education is essential for empowering young leaders and creating positive change. Let's connect to discuss education policy, social justice initiatives, or opportunities for collaboration! "There is in this world no such force as the force of a person determined to rise. The human soul cannot be permanently chained." - W. E. B. Du Bois

Education

Verbum Dei High School

High School
2021 - 2025

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Majors of interest:

    • Political Science and Government
    • Public Policy Analysis
    • African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Government Relations

    • Dream career goals:

      Supreme Court Justice

    • Gifts and Youth Employment Prep Officer

      Archdiocesan Youth Employment Services
      2024 – 2024
    • Summer Student Intern

      Kubota & Basol LLP
      2023 – 2023
    • Student Intern

      Hogan Lovells LLP
      2021 – Present4 years

    Sports

    Track & Field

    Varsity
    2021 – Present4 years

    Awards

    • League Champions, Most Valuable Player Award

    Cross-Country Running

    Varsity
    2021 – Present4 years

    Awards

    • League Champions, Coach's Award, CIF Qualifiers

    Research

    • Political Science and Government

      Kino Border Initiative — Camping at the border and interviewing migrants spreading awareness through podcast and research papers. My goal is to uncover the truth with the large amount of censorship that's in the US.
      2023 – Present

    Public services

    • Advocacy

      LA Voice Youth Cohort — Youth Advocacy Member
      2023 – Present

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Politics

    Volunteering

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