If you missed part I, make sure to check it out here before continuing on with part II. After recognizing my personal stake in fighting against injustice, it’s worth unpacking what got me to where I am now. The last post had the why, how, and when; today’s includes the who and the what. The…
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Not All Who Wander Are Lost: Part One
My passion for Dressember is outlined in the post “Because I’m a Girl,” but now it’s time to tie it all up in a nice bow. Today’s post will focus on the why, how, and when, but don’t worry, more answers are coming. First, add your email here so that you don’t get locked out…
You Graduated… But What Did You Even Study?
After working hard for the past however many years, I was excited for an easy semester to focus on prepping for Bolivia and studying for the GRE. As is typical, life didn’t quite work out the way I expected and my easy semester ended up being the most draining of my life. As Brené Brown…
Ali’s Updates
Here’s a confession: I’ve spent countless hours on this post only to start over and over again. I have so much to say, but I’ve learned that most of you will only read 300-750 words… and I’ve already used about 40. My solution: front load the important stuff, followed by a spilling of Ali(ssa) Pollard’s…
Each of You (Philippians 2)
I’ve always been interested in how people use their passions for greater causes (hence my obsession with using fashion to raise money and awareness for anti-human trafficking work), but what I’ve more recently recognized is that my dad was one of the first people in my life to do this. He’s always strived to use…
Because I’m a Girl
Subscribe to Receive the Password for all Posts! Quick Link for IJM Internship Info: Not all who Wander are Lost: Part One Because I’m a Girl This post originally appeared on Dressember.org on November 8, 2018 After being introduced to human trafficking through a panel discussion at a community engagement event, I couldn’t wrap my…