Patience Peabody

Patience, a Washington, D.C. native, graduated with honors in 2003 from Hampton University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. At Hampton, Patience was inducted into the Student Leadership Program where she served on the community service and public relations committees. She has worked on a variety of issues including homelessness, education, and financial security. In 2002, she developed a funding and grant writing program for Six House, a Christian-based non-profit organization.

Field placement: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Policy placement: Share Our Strength

Washington, D.C.