Ariana Harpavat is a senior at The University of Texas at Austin, double majoring in economics and government and pursuing a Distinguished College Scholar certification through the Liberal Arts Honors Program. She has conducted research for Innovations for Peace and Development and volunteered with Project Advance Austin. She has also held positions as a student facilitator for Texas Leadership Education and Development and as an admissions reader for her college’s honors program. Off campus, she interned for Texas State Senator Royce West (SD-23) during the 88th Legislative Session and as an audit intern for The University of Texas System. Harpavat is committed to making a difference in the education system and plans to attend law school or work in political advocacy.