I am a pre-law student in my third and final year at the University of Michigan, majoring in Political Science with minors in Law, Justice, and Social Change, and Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences. I serve as President of the Undergraduate Political Science Association, Chair of Professional Development at Michigan Political Consulting, and Political Director of the Statewide Michigan College Democrats. I also conduct research on social justice and Indigenous Africa.Next year, I will join the McKinsey DC office as a Business Analyst. Currently, I’m interning with Cornerstone Government Affairs’ Grant Consulting team, OpsWatch, and I interned at the ACLU of Michigan this past summer. My past experiences also include roles at the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. House of Representatives, and with a County Judge. I represented New Jersey at the 2024 Henry Clay College Student Congress and am writing a thesis on the impact of Biden-Harris administration investments on public opinion. Outside academics, I enjoy reading, film reviewing, backpacking, and teaching public speaking and debate. I love exploring new hiking trails and bookstores. Reach me at akilkasu@umich.edu.