Tasha Askew

Tasha is a 2008 summa cum laude graduate of Delaware State University, where she earned a degree in mass communications with a concentration in public relations and minor in marketing. She served as Miss Delaware State University, implementing a yearlong platform on lasting social change and studied in Namibia and China.  After college, Tasha worked as an elementary school teacher for students with special needs and English language learners.

Field placement: Hunger Task Force

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Policy placement: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Washington, D.C.