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Alden Lee

Alden is a senior PPL and History double-major. She currently serves as a Trent Lott Leadership Institute Ambassador, co-founder and Vice President of ReformUM, and Tri Delta Sponsor Chair. She has previously served with organizations such as the Ole Miss Big Event, Ole Miss ASB, and Rebelthon. Alden has also interned with the Arkansas Public Defender Commission and in the Washington D.C. office of Congressman French Hill (AR-02).

How did you choose your major and what was the appeal of the Lott program?

I have always aspired to pursue a career in law and politics one day. After attending an Ole Miss preview day and hearing from Lott Institute students, I knew this program was something I wanted to be a part of. What made the Trent Lott Leadership Institute so appealing to me was the faculty and staff support, internship connections, and student development opportunities. I am incredibly grateful to the Trent Lott Leadership Institute for all that it has given me. 

When I received my acceptance letter from the Lott Institute, I knew I would be spending my next four years at Ole Miss. My confidence in that decision has only grown stronger since then.

I chose Public Policy Leadership as my major because I really wanted to have the ability to expand on my writing and communication skills in a way that could help me directly impact my community. My problem solving skills have only expanded and the career fields that I have exposure to with this degree are unlimited.

I have always aspired to pursue a career in law and politics one day. After attending an Ole Miss preview day and hearing from Lott Institute students, I knew this program was something I wanted to be a part of. What made the Trent Lott Leadership Institute so appealing to me was the faculty and staff support, internship connections, and student development opportunities. I am incredibly grateful to the Trent Lott Leadership Institute for all that it has given me. 

When I received my acceptance letter from the Lott Institute, I knew I would be spending my next four years at Ole Miss. My confidence in that decision has only grown stronger since then.

I chose Public Policy Leadership as my major because I really wanted to have the ability to expand on my writing and communication skills in a way that could help me directly impact my community. My problem solving skills have only expanded and the career fields that I have exposure to with this degree are unlimited.

What are your career aspirations?

This past summer I had the chance to work in donor relations, fundraising, and event planning in Washington, D.C. It is an experience I greatly enjoyed and it also helped me to see just how much I love communication and event planning logistics work. I would love to return to the type of work I was doing this past summer for my career!
This past summer I had the chance to work in donor relations, fundraising, and event planning in Washington, D.C. It is an experience I greatly enjoyed and it also helped me to see just how much I love communication and event planning logistics work. I would love to return to the type of work I was doing this past summer for my career!

Is there a professor that has been particularly helpful to you?

My PPL 101 professor and academic advisor, Dr. Bass has been particularly helpful to me during my time at Ole Miss. I found her class to be both engaging and enjoyable. As my advisor, Dr. Bass is quick to provide me with valuable guidance and genuine interest in my future. The work she does has played an integral role in shaping my college experience.
My PPL 101 professor and academic advisor, Dr. Bass has been particularly helpful to me during my time at Ole Miss. I found her class to be both engaging and enjoyable. As my advisor, Dr. Bass is quick to provide me with valuable guidance and genuine interest in my future. The work she does has played an integral role in shaping my college experience.

What is a particularly meaningful way you have engaged in a community either on or off campus?

In my free time, I love to volunteer within my community. One of my favorite ways to do so is through the Ole Miss Caring Companions club. Last semester, I went to a nursing home here in Oxford and played bingo with the residents. Getting to know some of the residents was such an enjoyable experience. It felt great knowing that I was giving back to a community that has given so much to me.
In my free time, I love to volunteer within my community. One of my favorite ways to do so is through the Ole Miss Caring Companions club. Last semester, I went to a nursing home here in Oxford and played bingo with the residents. Getting to know some of the residents was such an enjoyable experience. It felt great knowing that I was giving back to a community that has given so much to me.