Anna Louise Mercer

Anna earned a BA in public policy and human organizational leadership and development. Throughout her four years at Carolina, she was deeply involved in APPLES Service-Learning and the Carolina Center for Public Service, serving as president of APPLES during her senior year. Outside of academics, Anna interned with MDC Rural Prosperity and Investment during her junior year and APCO Worldwide during her senior year. Her dedication to service culminated in her receiving the Gulf-South Summit Outstanding Student Contributions to Service-Learning in Higher Education Award. As a first-generation college student from rural North Carolina, Anna is passionate about expanding educational access and support for underrepresented students through mentorship and service.