Anea sits down with us in the Fireside Lounge to discuss how her work with students and parents in Philadelphia schools led her to the Truman Scholarship, which will support her further education and career in education reform while surrounding her with a community of passionate public servants from around the country. Anea discusses the highs and lows of her Truman application process and shares advice for other first-generation low-income students considering applying for prestigious fellowships.
Video Produced by Emily Eckardt, Kathryn R. Morgan, and Greg Forkin.
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