Kayla Houston ’27

Name: Kayla Houston
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Major: Public Policy and Law
Extracurricular Involvement: Trinity College Cheerleading, Imani: Black Student Union
Email: [email protected]

Why did you join the Diversity and Access Team?

I joined DAT because I wanted to be in a position where I could make a change on campus and contribute to the success of others.

What is the biggest lesson you learned from your first semester on campus?

I learned that it’s okay to not know everything and I will have moments where life is confusing.

How has a liberal arts education fostered your thinking? 

My thinking has been fostered through the diversity of the classes and organizations I can choose from.

What legacy do you hope to leave?

I hope to leave a legacy where others on campus can look to me as a role model and as someone who has advocated for others.

How has the city of Hartford impacted your college experience?

Hartford has made my experience more fun. I like that I can explore a new city and place, it helps shape my college experience.

What area of campus makes you feel at home?

I would say the UG (Underground Coffeehouse) because the vibes are always comforting.