2024 John Fraser Ramsey Award - Kate Herndon

Kate Herndon, The University of Alabama’s first-ever recipient of the Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service, exemplifies the transformative power of service. Her focus on women, children, and senior citizens, coupled with academic research, informs policies and shapes the future. As an active participant in the Women and Gender Resource Center, SGA’s Safe Center Committee, and Capstone Journal of Law and Public Policy, Herndon’s brilliance and dedication shine through. Her passion for service, curiosity, and love of learning are among her remarkable gifts.