Baridilo Dube

Born in Nigeria and raised in Houston, Texas, Baridilo is a recent graduate from Rice University with a degree in policy studies and sociology, and a certificate in civic leadership. With a passion for social justice, especially in areas of race, gender, and poverty, Baridilo worked on her college campus to advocate for more inclusive practices and spaces. Through several positions in student government, most notably the founding of a Diversity Council, she worked tirelessly to support marginalized communities. Outside of her work on campus, Baridilo is particularly interested in issues of housing and homelessness. She has participated in a service trip to New York focusing on the issue of homelessness, and has worked with the City of Houston’s Housing and Community Development Department to provide materials that educate citizens on the affordable housing crisis in Houston.

Field placement: Northwest Harvest

Seattle, Washington

Policy placement: Prosperity Now

Washington, D.C.