Kaitlynne Franklin, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Kaitlynne Franklin is a first-generation Southern Illinois University Carbondale political science student with plans to pursue a Ph.D. in American politics, specializing in race and ethnic politics. She has remained dedicated to being involved on campus, serving as a senator in the Undergraduate Student Government and board member of the Black Affairs Council, moving to the executive board serving as the Coordinator of Finances. She also served as the secretary for College Democrats. She worked as a resident assistant, eventually moving up to senior resident assistant. Kaitlynne has also remained on the dean’s list during her time at SIU. She interned for six months with the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus, working as both a communications specialist and a legislative assistant during the Illinois General Assembly session. In summer 2025, Kaitlynne was a part of Washington University’s Training Experience in Political Science (WUSTEPS) where she gained experience on graduate school courses and being a research assistant. Within her research, she intends to focus on researching the disparate impact of policies on African Americans and would like to become a professor—looking forward to spreading knowledge and creating connections.
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