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You May Be The First, But Make Sure You’re Not The Last

Kamala Harris

Aug 17, 2020

Nikol Chen

Design and Development Manager, Laidlaw Foundation

You May Be The First, But Make Sure You’re Not The Last

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"My mother had a saying: ‘Kamala, you may be the first to do many things, but make sure you’re not the last.’"

Kamala Harris (1964-) is an American politician and lawyer who has served as the junior U.S. senator from California since 2017. She is the second African-American woman and the first South Asian American to serve in the United States Senate.

Last week, Kamala Harris made history by becoming the first Black female Vice Presidential nominee for a major party. She is also the first woman of Indian descent nominated for that position.

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Nikol Chen (She/Her)

Design and Development Manager, Laidlaw Foundation

Hello! I've been part of the Laidlaw Foundation for over 4 years, working on strengthening our global community and broadening our initiatives aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty, reducing inequality, and cultivating a new generation of leaders.

I'm currently completing a Masters in Anthropology & Professional Practice at UCL, delving into my passion for using ethnographic research and design thinkig to effect systemic change, particularly in the education sector. My journey in design has been diverse, beginning with graphic design, transitioning into UX/UI and service design, and now evolving into strategic design and innovation.

Originally from the vast steppes of Kazakhstan 🇰🇿, I pursued my undergraduate degree in Human Sciences at UCL. I'm an avid swimmer, an obsessive podcast listener, and a dancer with two left feet and a whole lot of spirit. Let's connect and chat—drop me a line and find me on LinkedIn! 💬👀