Hello, my name is Lakie Derrick, and I am a senior at East Tennessee State University. I am a Media and Communication major and double minor in political science and American Sign Language. I was born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee, and I love that I grew up in the heart of Appalachia. I am a highly active member of the ETSU community, and I look forward to graduating and getting involved in political strategy. In my free time, I enjoy reading, being outside, writing poetry, or talking politics. And–saving the best for last–I am a Christian who is beyond thankful for her relationship with Jesus.