Lia Lemieux is a senior at Duke University. She is from the Twin Cities, and Minnesota’s strong agricultural roots sparked her interest in food policy and climate. She will graduate in the spring of 2024 with a BA in public policy and minors in English and climate science. After graduation, she hopes to return to Minnesota to pursue a career in food systems, climate-smart agriculture, and community service.

Honors Thesis: Agency, Attitudes, and Acknowledgement: Rural Consciousness in Minnesota

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Eric Mlyn