Emerson Fellow
Kyle Machicado
23rd Class, 2016-2017
Born in Fairfax, Virginia, Kyle graduated from Stanford University in 2016 with a degree in human biology with a concentration in public health and sustainable development. At Stanford, Kyle was involved in anti-human trafficking advocacy work as part of the leadership of the Stanford chapter of the International Justice Mission. He also participated in sustainable agriculture initiatives and worked with local environmental non-profits to devise strategies for increasing volunteer recruitment and retention. Kyle also worked as a Youth Care Worker at the Beth Uriel Youth Center in Cape Town, South Africa.
Field placement: Dreaming Out Loud
Washington, D.C.
Policy placement: Center for Community Change
Washington, D.C.
Hunger Free Community Report
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