Avery Rissling

Avery Rissling is currently a junior at Santa Clara University studying Political Science, Dance, and Women’s and Gender Studies. Her passion for civic engagement, interest in sustainable social impact, and background as a visual and performing artist have inspired her to pursue opportunities in innovation for social justice, whether it be in public policy, business, or the arts. She is a strong believer that the personal is political, and that art has the power to transform communities and bring people together.