Abigail Leighton
About Abigail Leighton
Abigail Leighton is a Senior Manager with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Yale University. She has held various roles, including internships and fellowships, focusing on legal services, health education, and community organizing.
Work at Yale University
Abigail Leighton currently holds multiple positions at Yale University. She serves as a Senior Manager at Yale Student Laundry Service, a role she has occupied since 2021. Additionally, she is the Soul Core Head for the Yale Freshman Outdoor Orientation Trips (FOOT), also starting in 2021. Leighton has been involved in Dwight Hall at Yale as a Dwight Hall Summer Fellow since 2020, contributing to various initiatives within the university.
Education and Expertise
Abigail Leighton completed her high school education at J.R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School, earning a High School Diploma from 2015 to 2019. She then pursued higher education at Yale University, where she studied History and Political Science, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 2019 to 2023. This academic background provides her with a strong foundation in social sciences and critical thinking.
Internship Experience
Leighton has gained valuable experience through various internships. In 2018, she worked as a High School Summer Fellow in the Gabrilovich Laboratory at The Wistar Institute for two months. In 2021, she served as an Immigrant Survivor Services Intern at the Nationalities Service Center for three months. Her role as a Peer Health Educator at the Yale College Dean's Office in 2021 lasted four months, further enhancing her practical skills in health education.
Professional Development
In 2020, Abigail Leighton worked as an Organizing Fellow with the PA Working Families Party in collaboration with the Progressive Pipeline for three months. Currently, she is a General Legal Intern at HIAS Pennsylvania, a position she has held since 2022. These roles reflect her commitment to community service and professional growth in various sectors.