Major: Criminal Justice
Hometown: Newburgh, IN
High School: Signature School
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., September 7, 2022—Bridget is excited for the opportunities that come with attending IUPUI, including legal internships and IUPUI’s campus culture of inclusivity. “Being a Bepko Scholar comes with the honor that IUPUI entrusts in me to represent the school through my service and education,” Bridget says. Bridget cares deeply about prison conditions and plans to advocate for the rights of incarcerated populations. As a Bepko scholar, she hopes her service and leadership will inspire others to improve the community and give a voice to marginalized groups. Bridget has partnered with a domestic abuse shelter and directed a project that sent proceeds to the Prevention Youth Council. She also served in Teen Court to ensure a fair disposition for the juvenile respondent in her cases. Bridget looks forward to pursuing a career in law after getting her criminal justice degree.