Hi! My name is Lily and I am a member of the Class of 2025 cohort of Baldwin Scholars. A few icebreakers: my favorite ice cream flavor is cookies and cream, my hidden talent is reciting the alphabet backwards, and if I had to be any office supply I would choose the three-hole-punch.
At Duke, I study Public Policy alongside Journalism & Media Studies - a combination I unlocked after a great deal of trial-and-error. From following the 2024 election coverage to learning about non-profits, my public policy classes have broadened my perspective on politics, pushed me to become a better writer, and sparked my career interests.
I owe much of my willingness to branch out and stay open-minded to the Baldwin Scholars Program. The Baldwin community is warm, honest, and uplifting. The program has taught me to not take myself too seriously, embrace the unexpected, and live in the uncertain.
Thank you, Colleen, for allowing me to be a part of this incredibly special group and thank you to my cohort for an amazing (soon to be) four years. :)