Alexis Cortes, University of Connecticut

Alexis (she/her) is a current Graduate Student at the University of Connecticut, where she will receive her Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA) with a focus in Social Policy in May of 2022. She previously graduated Cum Laude from UConn, with Bachelor’s degrees in Political Science, English, and a minor in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Alexis currently serves as the Careers for the Common Good Graduate Assistant at UConn, where she works to provide guidance and resources to students interested in pursuing socially responsible career paths. In her free time, Alexis enjoys reading historical fiction novels and trying out new Instant Pot recipes. 

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