Author: Kayla Benjamin
Kayla Benjamin is a senior at American University studying journalism and political science. She joined Current as a summer 2021 editorial intern through AU’s School of Communication Dean’s Internship program. Kayla is particularly passionate about covering environmental and education policy. Prior to joining Current, she spent three years with American University’s DC Reads tutoring service program and, before that, served as a media representative with AmeriCorps in the southern U.S. for a year. Outside of work, Kayla loves thrift shopping, reading fiction and trying new spicy food and desserts.
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