Kieran O’Connell

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Kieran O’Connell

Policy Reform Intern

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Kieran O’Connell is an undergraduate student attending the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with a minor in Public Policy. Kieran is serving as ��ýapp�ٷ�’s Policy Reform intern and is working to promote ��ýapp�ٷ�’s mission and review policies that threaten faculty and students rights. Outside of work, Kieran enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as traveling.

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