I’ve always been drawn to questions about why some people are born into opportunity and others aren’t, and what we can do about it. I believe the U.S. has both the power and responsibility to address global poverty, and volunteering with The Borgen Project is my way of turning that belief into action. As a student, I’ve seen how interconnected our world is, and advocating for change at the congressional level felt like the most direct way I could contribute. I want to use my voice to push for U.S. foreign policy that actually prioritizes the world’s poor, because I think that’s both the right thing to do and the smart thing to do.