Hayden Trost is a junior Collegium V Scholar at The University of Texas at Dallas, majoring in economics with a minor in public policy and political science. On campus, she competed on the Women's Golf team and served as an officer on the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Off campus, Trost gained professional experience as an intern at Big Sky Economic Development in her hometown of Billings, Montana. There, she researched state legislative initiatives and contributed to passing a resolution supporting Medicaid expansion. Trost also worked on developing an urban greenhouse that benefits a local senior living facility and school district. Through these experiences, Trost has developed a strong appreciation for community development, and as an aspiring lawyer, she aims to use policy and law to help communities thrive.