Julia is a student at University of Florida studying English with a minor in Business and Native American Studies. She is the founder of a Native American interest group on her campus that brings awareness to current issues effecting natives and played an integral role in the establishment of a Native Studies minor at her university. In the future, Julia wants to be involved in reforming how and what students learn in our country’s school system. Julia believes that all students, regardless of class or socio-economic status, has the right to receive a quality education. |
"I believe that everyone in this country does not have equal opportunities for obtaining a quality education and I would like to see this situation radically changed."
- Julia Gainey,
2008 New Leaders Summer Intern |
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