Taylor Heatherly

Taylor has always had a passion for learning about international relations and the ways states interact, especially when it comes to questions of power, conflict, and security. She has been able to explore these interests through her coursework in political science, where she focuses on topics like war and conflict, political violence, and cybersecurity. Traveling abroad to Taiwan, China, and Okinawa has also played an important role in shaping her interests and inspiring her desire to continue learning.

In addition to her academic work, Taylor is actively involved in leadership roles within two registered student organizations. Hui Hoaloha ʻUlana is an organization that helps new students from Hawaii adjust to college life and shares Hawaiian culture and tradition with the broader campus community Last year, she served as one of three Event Coordinators and currently serves as the Community Outreach Chair. Taylor is also a member of Relay for Life, the on-campus chapter partnering with the American Cancer Society to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Last year, she served as the Recruitment Chair.