Valerie Howard, a junior at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, is a History major and Business minor. She focuses on politics and economics in academics as well as in her community involvement. Valerie understands that a democracy depends upon the involvement of its citizens. She is active in the political process, having served as a volunteer and intern for both local and state campaigns. She also served as a Congressional Intern. Beyond government involvement, Valerie is passionate about the importance of education to change lives, regularly volunteering as a tutor.
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Valerie Howard, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, OK
I have always had a drive to serve others and work for the common good. But I never fully realized that I could go beyond volunteerism--that my opinion and hard work could influence policy decisions. My views changed when I sat in the office of one of my legislators in Washington, DC.
-Amanda Coffin, University of Maine at Farmington, Campus Compact student leader