Katherine Bartuska

Hailing from the small town of Lehman, Pennsylvania, I graduated from Lake-Lehman High School in the spring of 2015. My high school experiences fostered my love of learning and of the liberal arts, passions that have grown and developed throughout college. 

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In May of 2019, I graduate from the Penn State University with degrees in International Politics, Economics, and a minor in History. I am a member of the Schreyer Honors College, and received honors in International Politics.

 

Outside of academics, my collegiate experience was largely shaped by my involvement in the Penn State International Affairs and Debate Association, of which I was President from 2018-2019. 

 

I am exceptionally passionate about economic development and human rights, and have interned for the U.S. Agency for International Development. A skilled communicator with public affairs experience, I have the desire to positively impact the lives of individuals around the world.

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Aside from academics, I am an avid traveler. Whether this simply be to Washington D.C., or across the Atlantic to the Netherlands, I love making memories in new places. I also have a deep love of running, and also enjoy reading and the television series The West Wing.