Bard College Student Sierra Ford ’26 Featured in the Stennis Center's Public Service Review

Bard student Sierra Ford ’26 has been featured in the latest Public Service Review, a publication run by the Stennis Center for Public Service, a federal agency which provides leadership training to young people interested in careers in public service. Ford’s article, “Bard College's Battle for the Ballot Box: A Story of an Institution's Pursuit for Democracy,” details the history of student voter participation at the College, where she currently leads Election@Bard and works to increase voter turnout and support a campus culture rooted in civic engagement. “I have always been struck by my institution’s willingness to take on daunting legal processes for the protection of student voting rights,” Ford writes in the Review. She has also collaborated with New York legislators and voting coalitions to advance policies that protect young voters. After graduation, Sierra plans to continue advancing youth civic participation and public policy, with a focus on expanding democratic access for marginalized communities.

Post Date: 12-09-2025