Kaylen Brandt, Ohio Wesleyan University
Kaylen Brandt is a rising senior at Ohio Wesleyan University majoring in politics & government and communication with a minor in data and society. She is a member of the Leland F. and Helen Schubert Honors Program. She has been awarded the Branch Rickey Academic Excellence and Guelich Endowed scholarships. Furthermore, she is a member of Pi Alpha Sigma National Political Science Honors Society. On campus, she is involved with several organizations and clubs that engage and promote diverse viewpoints, identities, and art. Kaylen is a pillar member of Black Student Union, Sisters United, and Reality Remix. She was a lead intern at Rainbow PUSH Coalition founded by Rev. Dr. Jesse Jackson. She looks forward to continuing her work on her research paper with her mentor and advisor, Dr. Brianna Mack, about youth marriage trends among racial and political identities. She plans to earn a PhD in Public Policy, where she hopes to explore how legislative solutions can more effectively address the needs of marginalized communities. At the Ralph Bunch Summer Institute, Kaylen is excited to be enriched with resources and support through this unique opportunity. government.