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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez graduated cum laude from Boston University in 2011 with bachelor's degrees in economics and international relations. Before attending university, she attended Yorktown High School, where she received recognition at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for a project on antioxidants. Her education has influenced her advocacy for policies related to education, healthcare, and immigration.
Riley Gaines graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2022 with a degree in Health Sciences. She attended Station Camp High School in Gallatin, Tennessee, and competed in high school swimming before swimming collegiately for the University of Kentucky.
- High School:
- Attended Yorktown High School in Yorktown Heights, NY.
- Graduated in 2007.
- In 2007, she placed second in the microbiology category at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for a project on antioxidants.
- Attended Yorktown High School in Yorktown Heights, NY.
- College:
- Attended Boston University, graduating in 2011.
- Received a Bachelor of Arts degree, graduating cum laude, with a double major in economics and international relations.
- During her time at Boston University, she interned in the office of the late Senator Ted Kennedy, which she has credited as an influential experience.
- Attended Boston University, graduating in 2011.
- High School:
Riley Gaines graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2022 with a degree in Health Sciences. She attended Station Camp High School in Gallatin, Tennessee, and competed in high school swimming before swimming collegiately for the University of Kentucky.
- High School: Station Camp High School in Gallatin, Tennessee
- University: University of Kentucky
- Graduation: 2022
- Major: Health Sciences