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Kayla is from Cincinnati, Ohio and went to Capital University in the Columbus area, where they majored in Psychology and minored in Sociology. Originally interested in a career in counseling, they begin developing an interest in the role of education in social-emotional development and career-readiness through the sociological perspective. Their undergrad internship with Capital’s Career Development office also allowed them to work with peers preparing to enter the workforce and encouraged deeper thinking on how students and young adults feel transitioning out of the education environment. After graduation, Kayla moved to Columbia, South Carolina to serve as an AmeriCorps member with City Year. Through City Year, they were able to work directly in underserved schools to address achievement gaps in Math and Literacy skills and promote healthy social behavior in classrooms. They also worked with their school team to encourage civic engagement through the afterschool program and various displays in the school highlighting different cultures and historical events. After completing their service with City Year, Kayla went to work at Midlands Technical College as an Admissions Counselor. This role allowed them to work with a diverse body of students with different educational needs and goals, allowing them to gain further insight to education’s role in career and life readiness. At Sanford, Kayla hopes to address how education and social policy impact life readiness and how the education system can be used to prepare every student for life and improve overall wellbeing. 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