Claudia Cheng is a Presidential Honors Scholar at New York University studying politics and public policy on the pre-law track. A life-long New Yorker, she is passionate about diverse leadership and raising awareness about issues such as housing and behavioral health. She has previously interned at the Office of the Manhattan Borough President, United States Senate, and New York State Democratic Committee. Claudia aspires to run for government office to represent the people and achieve meaningful change.