I am a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, where I completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Professional Writing under the Journalism track. Throughout my studies, I remained thoroughly passionate for the worlds of public policy and advocacy. Fall 2023, I wrapped up a full-time internship at the Death Penalty Information Center while actively participating in the University of California's Washington, DC-based systemwide academic program (UCDC).My love of writing transcends all. As a child, I could always be seen with a pen and notebook in hand — eager to craft stories for anyone who cared to read them. Today, I believe that strong journalistic writing skills are vital in effectively communicating pertinent issues in digestible formats.Feel free to contact me via Linkedin or by email at skylarayrisbates@gmail.com