2009 Truman Scholar
Amelia E Nichols
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Carnegie Mellon University
State: Oregon
Majors: Psychology; Urban History & Education Policy
Degrees Sought: Master's of Social Service Administration; Master's of Public Policy
Career Goal: Community organizing, planning, and development; Social and economic policy (respectively)
Email: aenichols@cmu.edu
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Amy is a double major in Psychology and Urban History & Education Policy. She has interned for the Office of U.S. Senator Christopher J. Dodd and President Obama’s Campaign for Change and is Campus Director of Strong Women Strong Girls. Amy’s passion for policy and community partnerships led her to develop a curriculum for local parent support services. She hopes to pursue a master’s in Social Work and Public Policy and to combat child maltreatment as an advocate for home visitation programs.