Kristin Mahnke is a junior at the University of Minnesota studying Political Science and Sociology for Law, Criminology, and Justice. During her undergraduate studies, Kristin has researched gendered partisanship in the House of Representatives, interned for the Office of Governor Tim Walz, and worked for the Minnesota Legislature. Kristin loves trying new food, going to coffee shops, and honoring her Wisconsin roots by saying hello to everyone she passes while hiking.