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NOAH AND SYDNEY REYNOLDS SCHOLARSHIP ANNA DAVIS NAKAYA Anna Nakaya is a senior political science major from Dallas, Texas who loves debate, art, music, and games. She hopes to pursue a PhD at a top school following her graduation from the political science program. Anna is a philosophy minor and is interested in the topic of American individualism within political philosophy and the international political economy of women. She hopes to eventually provide the fields of political science and philosophy with new knowledge to help counteract the negative impacts of increasing polarization and also to close the gender data gap in social sciences. SPENCER KLOPFER Spencer is a rising Senior double majoring in Economics and Political Science. He plans to attend law school after graduating from BYU. He loves individual liberty and wants to help individuals secure their rights through the law. He is the fourth of five children and lived in six different states while growing up. Spencer served his mission in Brasilia, Brazil and New York City, and he speaks Portuguese and Spanish. LAURA PACHECO Laura was born and raised in Long Branch, NJ. Laura’s passion for politics stems from her father’s active role as a Latino community leader. From a young age, she was captivated by the intersection of society and government, leading her to study political science with a minor in sociology at BYU. Upon graduating, Laura plans to contribute to the field by conducting research for policymakers and the public through a think tank. Laura has worked as a teaching assistant for Intro to Comparative Politics and Multicultural America. She exemplifies her dedication to promoting equality and support as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion officer through BYU Political Affairs Society. With her experience and interests, Laura hopes to make a meaningful contribution to the world of politics. DALLIN HOYT Dallin is a senior at BYU studying Political Science with a second major in Spanish Studies. He loves being outside in nature and will take any opportunity he gets to climb, hike, and explore what the earth has to offer. His passion for nature inspires him to work in environmental politics with the hope of leading the redivision of the Colorado river among the western states. He plans on interning in DC this summer working for a data analysis and polling firm, going on a few big adventures, and then diving into the nitty gritty of federal and state environmental oversight. 11
NOAH AND SYDNEY REYNOLDS SCHOLARSHIP SYDNEY JEZIK Originally from Wisconsin, Sydney moved to Utah for college when she was 17, and quickly fell in love with the mountains and the university setting. She is an avid student of history, government, politics, literature, and religion. She hopes to work in the intersection of government and religion, to promote civil discourse and cooperation, and to advocate for the marginalized. This scholarship will help her achieve her desire to making the world a better place. BELLE DE LA ROSA-THOMPSON Belle De La Rosa-Thompson is a senior finishing her degree this fall <strong>2023</strong> in Political Science major with an emphasis in Global Development. Belle has been an editor for the Pre-Law Review 2021-2022 and the BYU Sigma Political Science and International Studies Journal 2022-<strong>2023</strong>. Being the first female American from both sides of her family, and having grown up in both the U.S. and Argentina, Belle knew from a very young age that she wanted to help immigrants who come to the U.S. –just like how she and her family were helped. Belle earned her Associate of Arts from Utah Valley University her senior year in high school and then chose to serve an 18-month mission. She was assigned to Cochabamba, Bolivia and served there for all of 2019 up until the end of the year when the civil coup erupted and forced her and all U.S. missionaries to take refuge in Sao Paolo, Brazil. There, she was reassigned to finish her last 6 months in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Being fluent in 4 languages has enabled Belle in working with several refugees in her missions and with immigrants back home. These experiences reassured her to pursue a law degree. She is the first in her family from both sides to pursue a graduate degree. Belle loves to cook, latin dance, travel, and spend any time she can with her husband–whom she loves dearly. A fun fact about Belle is that she is the lead singer of the female mariachi band, Color de Rosas–they have performed for Governor Cox, Gail Miller, and several non-profits such as the Utah Period Project 2022 and Ella Rises 2021. ANNE MINNICK Anne is a senior studying Political Science and Sociology at BYU. She graduated high school in Newnan, Georgia. After graduating, she plans on attending law school. She loves running, hiking, kayaking, playing the drums, and getting to know new people. She is passionate about women’s rights and immigration reform. 12
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