Alexander "Hutch" K
- Research Program Mentor
MPA at Indiana University
Expertise
Public Affairs and Non-Profit Service
Bio
Born and raised in South Jersey, I earned my bachelors degree in English at Michigan State University. After graduation, I spent two years in the small West African country of Togo as an Education and Gender Equality volunteer with the Peace Corps. I have also worked for various non profits supporting initiatives like disaster relief, child welfare, homelessness, domestic violence and food insecurity. Currently, I am completing my masters degree in public affairs at Indiana University. I enjoy an array of musical, film and literary genres as well as watching and playing soccer, basketball and many other sports.Project ideas
International Development and Aid
From Sub-Saharan Africa to Patagonia, from the United States Virgin Islands to the jungles of Southeast Asia, government organisations and non-profit groups support initiatives from disaster relief to gender equality. With many intriguing aspects of international development to consider, students may study the various types of infrastructure that sustain these projects, explore the reasons that motivate and demand differing strategies or analyze the benefits and disadvantages to the effected populations. By examining this topic, students can develop research and writing skills while expanding their communication and critical thinking capacities.
Non-Profit Social Welfare
With levels of food security and homelessness rising throughout the United States, non-profits and NGOs aim to serve vulnerable populations throughout the country. These groups may likewise support victims of domestic violence, child abuse, natural disaster or many other hardships. By better understanding the at-risk clients, the basic function of the service organizations and their position within the greater society, students will be able to evaluate their abilities, weaknesses and potential. Students can choose from an array of topics within this field to study and will sharpen their capacity to research, communicate and think critically.