Bridget is a third-year undergraduate originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania attending Emory University. As a double major in Psychology and Philosophy, Politics, and Law (PPL), she plans to bridge her interests in mental health rehabilitation and the power of policy with a future career in the legal field. Following graduation, Bridget plans to attend law school with a concentration in criminal defense or civil rights and immigration. She is devoted to utilizing policy and legislation that will bring about positive change to vulnerable groups affected by mental illness and poverty. Further, she is invested in disseminating information regarding electoral processes and relevant policy in the United States to assist younger voter audiences in using their voice and their vote. Outside of her studies, Bridget participates in a number of mental health advocacy groups on campus and currently acts as vice president of Emory’s NEDA Campus Warriors Club. She also acts as a Residential Advisor and a tutor at Dekalb County’s juvenile development center. In her free time, Bridget loves reading works from philosophers like Angela Davis and hiking or spending time outdoors.
