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Archer Fellowship Program Alumni Profiles


Ashley Thibodeau
Ragya Kaul
Fall 2019 Archer Fellow
Internship:
Alliance for Justice

Education
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor of Arts in International Political Economy, Spring 2021

University of Washington
Master of Arts in History, January 2023
​
University of Washington
Doctor of Philosophy in History, May 2026

Career
Graduate Student


"I really treasure some of the lasting friendships I made during the Archer Fellowship. These connections are ones that I still look to—I met people who supported me personally and professionally and for that, I am so grateful!"

Q & A with Ragya

Please tell us more about your Archer Fellowship Program internship.
I worked at Alliance for Justice, a judicial advocacy think tank and non-profit. At the outreach team, we worked on facilitating public facing advocacy events and working on the membership program. 
 
What has been your general career path?
I went straight from my undergraduate degree to graduate school. I plan to teach social studies and history after graduation.
 
How has your experience as an Archer Fellow influenced your career path and goals?
For me, a central component of the Archer Fellowship was living in Washington, D.C., where we had expansive access to a plethora of museums, monuments, and other forms of public access to American history. I really thought critically about historical narratives. That's part of the reason I'm pursuing a history degree and why I want to teach social studies/history after I complete it!
 
What did you value the most about your Archer Fellowship Program experience?
I really treasure some of the lasting friendships I made during the Archer Fellowship. These connections are ones that I still look to—I met people who supported me personally and professionally and for that, I am so grateful!
 
What do you value the most about being an alumnae?
I value how the Archer Fellowship Program pushed me to refine my own political understandings—I had to stand more firmly in my own beliefs and really consider the implications of other political standings. 
 
What is your favorite memory as an Archer Fellow?
I really cherished moments spent with friends, including movie nights and Archer prom! Most of all, I loved experiencing Washington, D.C. (especially through the food)!
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          • Presentation
          • Panel Interview Tips
      • Archer Fellow Alumni Ambassadors
      • Campus Coordinators
      • Current Fellows
      • Funding your Fellowship
      • Information Sessions
      • Internships
    • Graduate Archer Fellowship Program >
      • Academics
      • Application Process >
        • Application Guidelines
      • Campus Coordinators
      • Current Fellows
      • Funding your Fellowship
      • Graduate Archer Fellow Alumni Ambassadors
      • Information Sessions
  • Alumni
    • Alumni Profiles >
      • Archer Fellow Alumni Profiles
      • Graduate Archer Fellow Alumni Profiles
    • Archer Fellow Alumni Association
    • Get Involved
    • Previous Fellows
  • Support
    • Advisory Board
    • Archer Center Endowments and Funds
    • Corporate Partners
    • Friends of the Archer Center Trust
    • Make a Donation
  • Contact
  • Fellow Resources
    • Onboarding Process
    • Internship Postings
    • Internship Resources
    • Living in Washington, DC