Blake is a senior from Hoboken, NJ, pursing a major in Public Policy and a minor in French Studies. Throughout her time at Duke, she has greatly enjoyed taking courses at Sanford and meeting other students who are passionate about public policy. Blake is also a Writing Consultant for the on-campus writing center, a member of the Women’s Club Soccer team, and a past DukeEngage participant in Togo. After graduation, she hopes to work in advocacy or policy research.

Honors Thesis: Political Socialization and Impressionable Years: Young People, Donald Trump, and Covid-19

Faculty Advisor: Professor Pope “Mac” McCorkle