Brady Mudge is a rising senior at Loyola University Chicago, majoring in Political Science and Economics. Her interdisciplinary studies have deepened her interest in how policy, law, and economic systems shape society. She is an active member of Kappa Delta sorority and previously served as Vice President of Finance. As a research assistant in Loyola's political science department, Brady will present her work on gender roles in state firearm legislation at the 2025 American Political Science Association Conference. She has interned in the district office of her state senator and volunteered on a campaign for an Illinois state representative. Brady is an avid Duolingo user and enjoys Soviet history books. Originally from LaSalle, Illinois, Brady hopes to attend law school and pursue a career at the intersection of finance and foreign policy.