Research Fellows
ERIN HARPER
Erin is a soon to be VCU graduate studying History and Political Science with a particular interest in Latin American histories/cultures. After graduation, she hopes to be involved in nonprofit and museum work to ensure our present community as well as communities of the past are represented equitably. When she’s not writing research papers or reading lengthy dissertations, you can find her making music, exploring nature with friends, and playing with her obese cat Stormy.
JERIYAH SAVAGE
Jeriyah is from Hampton, Virginia and is a Sophomore at Virginia Tech. She currently double majors in Political Science and Criminology, in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Politics and the fundamental understanding of the functions of the government are her passions, and she enjoys helping others and attending community based events. Upon graduation, she intends on applying to law school to pursue her career goal of becoming a Criminal Defense Attorney.
Vani AgarWal
Vani Agarwal is a second-year student at the University of Virginia. Although she is yet to declare a major, she is interested in studying economics and public policy. Thus, she was excited to explore public health and community development during her internship with the Highland Support Project. She got the opportunity to conduct high-level research and explore grant-seeking while also gaining important insight into the issues afflicting indigenous people. In the future, Vani hopes to enter the health policy field. When she is not busy reading academic papers, Vani spends her free time working on sewing projects and going on hikes.