Biography

At Middlebury College I pursued an independent major in Disability Studies and Social Determinants of Health. My junior thesis excavated the stories of women incarcerated against their will in United States asylums. I used theories of disability to conduct twenty interviews with people with disabilities in corporate positions. When employees do not disclose disabilities, companies do not grant workplace accommodations or include people with disabilities in diversity metrics. As a result of my studies the Middlebury Center for Career and Internships created a position where I serve as a peer-specialist in career counseling for students with disabilities. I continued this work as a disability policy intern for the Senate HELP Committee I collaborated closely with disabled constituents and advocacy organizations, As a student of history and both gender and disability studies, I am drawn to Cambridge’s MPhil in Health, Medicine and Society as a program that will let me weave together these distinct disciplines. This degree will prepare me for a future career in disability policy and accessibility. Ultimately, studying at Cambridge will equip me to help reshape institutions and create a more accessible future.

Previous Education

Middlebury College Disability Studies 2023