Kathleen Wood

Kathleen received her degree in Political Science and Psychology from Gonzaga University in 2005.  She has served as a mentor for at risk youth in public schools, coached Special Olympics, and worked on various projects involving immigration and youth leadership. Originally from Colorado, Kathleen interned for Senator Edward Kennedy in Washington, D.C. and traveled to the Balkans to research conflict resolution and reconstruction efforts in the region. She has also worked in Central America with indigenous cacao farmers and the Olancho Aid Foundation of Honduras, an educational organization with schools for special needs individuals and low income students.

Field placement: Alliance for Fair Food

Immokalee, Florida

Policy placement: Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

Washington, D.C.