As a summer intern at Lancaster Stands Up, Gillian (she/her) learned the ins and outs of organizing and quickly found herself immersed in the fun and inspiring world of grassroots politics. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in English and Social Justice & Civic Engagement— and trading a future in the classroom for one in picket lines, rallies, and community collaborations—she is now the Local Organizer at Lehigh Valley Stands Up, living her dream and hoping to make positive change one story at a time! In her free time, she loves reading mind-melting books, baking, going on walks, and cross-stitching while watching “The Great British Baking Show.”