London Arnold is a junior at Spelman College majoring in International Studies with a concentration in International Development. Her interest in poverty research was sparked when she interned for the non-profit organization, Operation HOPE. Since her internship, she has continued to pursue research and bring awareness to issues of poverty, specifically in African-American communities.  After she graduates from Spelman, London plans to pursue a Master’s degree in public policy or international affairs. Her interests include studying the intersectionality of race and class, socio-economic inequalities, human rights, and public policy reform in underserved communities.