By Samantha Anthony
Greetings! My name is Samantha Anthony and I will be working in the Women’s Center this semester as the blog editor and social media intern. I am beyond excited to have been selected for this opportunity and I look forward to promoting our mission through my love of reading and writing.
This is my third and final year of undergraduate study here at UMKC. I am earning my degree in English literature, along with a minor in manuscripts, print culture, and editing. With my degree, I hope to become an editor. The Women’s Center is the perfect place for me; in addition to writing, I am passionate about women’s rights. My favorite female role models include Emily Dickinson, Amelia Earhart, and Marsha P. Johnson. I am also an advocate for LGBTQIA rights, and I look forward to bridging the gap between these two identities of mine.
If I don’t have my nose in a book, then I am probably quilting, hanging out with my cats, or pursuing my latest story for the university newspaper. I am not a Kansas City native, so I love exploring new places both on- and off-campus (in fact, I think I have perused almost every queso spot and bookstore in town). If you happen to see me on campus this semester, don’t hesitate to say hello!