Lily Bowles

Lily Bowles
Class: 2012
Major: Political and Social Thought

I am interested in social entrepreneurship and its potential to address poverty and poverty-related issues. I am eager to learn more about the connection (and disconnection) between the roles and responsibilities businesses, foundations, and governments have in poverty alleviation. To this end, I am working on an independent study with Darden Professor Gregory Fairchild comparing different community development strategies. In general, I enjoy learning about and discussing current events and issues, especially regarding education and healthcare reform.

Kirsti Campbell

Kirsti Campbell
Class: 2012
Major:  Biology

My main areas of interest pertinent to the Public Service Fellows program fall at the intersection of the medical sciences and public policy.  I am very interested in the current progress of health care reform in the United States, and I enjoy looking for ways to promote basic scientific literacy (primarily in biology) in those inclined to go into public policy in the future.  There are several serious medical ethics questions that already face policy makers today, and true understanding of the real issues often requires a fluency in the language of genetics, genomics, and cell biology.

Caroline Casavant

Caroline Casavant
Class: 2014
Major: Undecided

My academic interest lies primarily in the field of public health. I look forward to expanding my interests as I learn from other Public Service Fellows.

Emma DiNapoli

Emma DiNapoli
Class: 2014
Major: Undecided

I am passionate about the political and policy development process, particularly issue advocacy and the media’s role in politics today. In terms of particular issues, I am most interested in solving the looming energy crisis and women’s rights in developing countries. Both within the University of Virginia community and beyond, I think openly talking about issues and concerns is the key to creating a friendlier political and social climate.

Carl David
Goette-Luciak

Carl David Goette-Luciak
Class:  2014
Major:  Undecided

My academic interests span the humanities but I am most interested in issues of social justice, international relations and trade, the university community and public service.  I am dedicated to expanding and creating forums for discussion on these and other issues with our student, faculty and Charlottesville community.  This year I am writing an independent study in racial equity at our university and will be traveling to Peru to research and write on the Office Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs and it's protection of U.S. hegemony in that nation during World War II.  Public policy, education, development and diplomacy are all fields I would be interested in working in after graduation.

Laura Hansen

Laura Hansen
Class: 2012 (graduating a year early in May 2011 and beginning graduate studies)
Major: Nursing (BSN)

I am interested in a career that may include health care provider, educator, health care administrator or public health policy analyst. Health care reform is a commitment of mine; as a student nurse, I already have the responsibility to serve as an advocate as I witness my patients’ struggles to secure affordable medical care. I also study public health and enjoy learning how health care, policy, and commerce intersect.

Virginia Hawkins

Virginia Hawkins
Class: 2013
Major: Business and Culture of China

I love exploring the cross-cultural connection between the USA and China. Besides my interest in China and international issues, I love seeking to understand the issues facing public education in the United States. 

Hillary Hurd

Hillary Hurd
Major: Russian Studies and Foreign Affairs

My principle interest lies in understanding the role of the citizen and what role he/she ought to play not only at a university, but in the local community and beyond. In pursuant to that interest, I love exploring how best to connect different groups of people for intellectual discussion and dialogue. Through my involvement with Public Service Fellows, I am hoping to establish a weekly Breakfast Literary Club at the art museum. By bringing together professors, students, and TAs through the study of literature, I'm hoping to not only familiaize myself with more authors, but broaden the lens through which I perecive the world.

Adam Joseph

Adam Joseph
Class: 2013
Major: Undecided

I'm interested in a variety of topics, ranging from global development to education to health care.  I particularly enjoy learning about and discussing America's political, economic, and cultural roles in a world that is becoming increasingly interconnected and 'globalized.' 

Garrett Browne
Lyons III

Garrett Browne Lyons III
Class: 2012
Major: History Distinguished Majors Program and Government

I am interested in exploring the public policy angles of American foreign affairs and the complex relations from both cultural, social and economic perspectives of American democratic issues abroad. On the domestic front, I want to explore how educational initiatives effect the development and overall success of individuals from different socio-economic backgrounds, discovering whether educational programs such as Head Start and lengthening the school day actually improve the amount of information retained by students of all backgrounds. As a small passion, I have been exploring the effects of the new START treaty as an effective means of reducing nuclear proliferation and, thus, serving its political capacity in aiding countries to reduce nuclear arsenals for a nuclear free world.

Stephen Nash

Stephen Nash
Class: 2013
Major: Government & Religious Studies

I have been interested and passionate about politics nearly all of my life. In college, I find myself most interested by the relationship, both intentional and inadvertent, between the church and state. Also, within the field of politics, I am hoping to focus on American politics. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy serving as a Counsel for the Honor System and Vice President of my fraternity.

Weston Reynolds

Weston Reynolds
Class: 2013
Majors: Politics & Economics

I am particularly interested in social entrepreneurship, corporate social responsibility, microfinance and microconsignment, welfare reform, organ transplantation and sales policy, and environmental policy pertaining to public access.  I hope to one day work for a business incubation operation, helping social entrepreneurs develop and grow their business. In my free time I love to fly fish, cook ethnic food.  I also have an unexplained affinity for bowties and an embarrassing interest in hip hop music.

Annie Ungrady

Annie Ungrady
Class: 2014
Major: Human Biology and French

I am hugely interested in the health aspect of public service. Ideally, I would love to become the next Paul Farmer; I would not only be directly helping patients with specific health issues, but I would also be attacking some of the globe's most important epidemiological problems. I would particularly like to focus on nutrition, specifically educating adults and children on how to treat their bodies properly with healthy dietary habits. My long term goals involve going to graduate school for Public Health and then eventually becoming an MD. Until then, I will be searching for a wide variety of volunteering/job opportunities, including volunteering at local hospitals, working with children in underdeveloped countries, and working with health policy.