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Reading
Blogging
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Adult Fiction
Young Adult
Romance
Fantasy
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O'kayhvia Ferguson
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O'kayhvia Ferguson
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O'kayhvia is a senior undergraduate student studying political science and Strategic, Legal, and Management Communications at Howard University.
Along with being a student leader, she is a service-oriented individual, she is dedicated to giving back to the community in any way possible. Her interests include (but are not limited to), non-profits, social justice, advocacy, politics, public policy, and law. After her undergraduate years at Howard University, she plans to go to Graduate School to pursue a Masters in Public Policy.
She is currently interested in gaining experience with non-profits, public policy institutions , or political organizations.
O'kayhvia aspires to be in an environment that will nurture her need to help others and envisions herself as the director of a non-profit aimed at helping those less fortunate as well as a policy writer advocating for the less fortunate. She plans to uphold her motto of "Always helping" in her professional career.
Education
University of Florida
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)Majors:
- Law
Howard University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Political Science and Government
Minors:
- Communication, General
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Legal Services
Dream career goals:
Lawyer
2023 Fellow
Public Policy and International Affairs- Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota2023 – Present3 yearsState and Local Government Intern
End Citizens United2022 – 2022Congressional Internship
U.S. House of Representatives2023 – 2023Cashier
Ross2021 – 2021
Research
Public Policy Analysis
Public Policy and International Affairs — Fellow2023 – 2023
Public services
Volunteering
United Methodist Church — Volunteer2016 – 2020Advocacy
Collegeboard — Associate2020 – 2020Volunteering
Broward County Library — President2019 – 2020