Paige Allen, she/her

Class of 2026

Paige Allen was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin. She relocated to Missouri and graduated from Saint Louis University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences and a double minor in Biology and Political Science. While at SLU, she was actively involved with the Student Government Association, Model United Nations team, community-service based organizations centered around food insecurity and healthcare access, and the student voter engagement team.

During her undergraduate years, she also worked as a public health fellow for a nonpartisan thinktank and as an intern for the Wisconsin General Assembly. Most recently, Paige worked as the statewide intern for the League of Women Voters of Missouri, where she researched the issues of reproductive rights, paid family sick leave, and minimum wage, as well as Health Literacy Media, a nonprofit focused on the accessibility of health information.

Attending the Sanford School of Public Policy is a dream come true for Paige, where she hopes to add a concentration in health policy. She is passionate about bridging the gap between public health and public policy. She also looks forward to getting involved with initiatives in the Durham community. In her free time, she loves to read, cook, spend time with friends and family, and try new coffee shops.

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