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Graduate Archer Fellowship Program Profile


Ashley Thibodeau
Ifeoma Okoli
Summer 2022 Graduate Archer Fellow
Internship: The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress


Education
The University of Texas Permian Basin
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Bachelor of Science in Psychology





 Q & A with Ifeoma

Tell us about the projects you are working on at the U.S.  Library of Congress.
I’m currently assisting with research work on the history and monetization of adoption in the United States, especially international (transnational and transracial) adoption. In my research, I review adoption policies and processes across the United States within Hague and non-Hague convention countries eliciting social structures that promote inequality, racism, and trauma in the adoption systems.

What drew you to this internship?
I’m at an important junction in my career development where I’m seeking to understand the intersection between policy and research. The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress provides just that. Their mission is to bridge the gap between research and policy.

How will your internship help you in your future career aspirations? 
This position is not only sharpening my research and policymaking skills, but it is also exposing me to experts and industry leaders in research and congressional matters. My network is very crucial to building my career.

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