Christine Tran

A native Californian, Christine graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor’s degree in English and Asian American Studies in 2004 and a Master of Education in 2006.  She completed her Master's Inquiry on students’ stigmatization of the school meal program and taught high school English, journalism, and Asian Studies for the Los Angeles Unified School District. She was also an active member of the Student California Teachers Association and served on the Executive Board as Communications Editor. In 2004, Christine was named Outstanding Local Leader by the National Education Association.

Field placement: Hunger Task Force

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Policy placement: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Washington, D.C.