Mikayla Connolly
15 posts
Mikayla is a rising high school Junior. She adores reading, writing, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and binge-watching The Office. When she's not in school, she works for a nonprofit that promotes literacy in underfunded neighborhoods. She is an editor for Affinity's Mental Health section, as well as for We The Ppl, a podcast dedicated to making politics accessible for youth.
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