From Nashville, TN, Timothy Jackson (he/him) is a rising junior studying Political Science & Public Health at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Originally hailing from Atlanta, GA Timothy is a politically and advocacy engaged individual who is merely in the beginning stages of his academic, professional, and advocacy pursuits. Currently he is a research assistant supporting research on implementation of advanced transportation technology in rural Appalachia. In his free time Timothy is a fanatical sports fan, rooting for the Tennessee Titans, Tennessee Volunteers, Nashville SC, and Memphis Grizzlies. He loves to watch movies, cook, and garden. In the future Timothy hopes to work for the US State Department as a Foreign Service Officer.