Dorian Philpot

BS | Virginia Commonwealth University | 2022 | Economics

During Dorian’s time at Virginia Commonwealth University, she also pursued a minor in Political Science and a certificate in Leadership Studies. Through this coursework, she was able to learn about how government functions through the analytical lens of economics. She worked as a Money Coach in a peer financial coaching office for 2.5 years, taking on a leadership role as the Lead Money Coach in her final 1.5 years. She also worked as a teaching assistant for the Honors College and the Economics Department, where she assisted students with research projects and led study sessions.

Career Goals

Dorian hopes to have a public policy-focused career ensuring equity and economic security, specifically for those in diverse and underserved communities.

Relevant Work Experience

Currently serves as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Program Coordinator at the Medical Society of Virginia Foundation, Data Science and Analytics Intern at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Economics Intern at the Virginia Employment Commission, Legislative Intern at the Virginia General Assembly.

Summa Cum Laude Graduate, Economics Student of the Year 2022, Black History in the Making Award Recipient 2022, Member of the Honors Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Member of Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society, Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

Public Policy, Economic Security, Consumer Protections, Social Policy, Government, Economic Development