My name is Tessa Johnson, and I am from Salt Lake City, Utah. I graduated from BYU in 2024 with a BS in sociology and a minor in global women's studies. Sociology is one of my biggest passions because it challenges me to think critically about society and provides me with a deeper understanding of people who have different life experiences than me. I am passionate about discovering root causes of social issues and creating sustainable solutions. Overall, I love sociology because it gives me a lens of compassion to view the world. I am interested in researching social inequalities within the context of gender, particularly women's health, education, and domestic abuse.
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Tessa Johnson
Graduate Student