Meghan Durkin is originally from New Jersey and is a 4+1 student. As an undergraduate at Duke, she has explored her passion for public policy and journalism through coursework and research. Over the past few summers, Meghan has worked as a grant consultant, a communications intern at an environmental non-profit, and a journalist for multiple hyperlocal newspapers. At the Sanford School of Public Policy, she hopes to continue developing her passion for social policy and information needs/local news issues. In her free time, Meghan enjoys knitting, skiing, baking, and spending time with family and friends.