NLIHC is pleased to welcome Sydnee Graves as the Coalition’s 2021 fall field intern. Originally from Chicago, Sydnee currently resides in DC for her summer study abroad program at Pepperdine University’s DC location. She attends Pepperdine’s California branch where she is a sophomore in the international relations program and specializes in global politics Next semester she will further her studies abroad in Florence, Italy. In addition to interning at NLIHC, Sydnee volunteers with Black Lives Matter, Sojourners, the Rain Collective, and other organizations, advocating for government reform and social justice nationally and across the globe. In her advocacy roles, Sydnee hopes to gain more knowledge and experience about the process of developing better, more equitable societies. She is excited to champion housing rights alongside NLIHC staff and to take the next steps in becoming a change agent. Please join us in welcoming Sydnee to the NLIHC team!