In the true spirit of the liberal arts, Carleton sociology/anthropology major Ankita Verma’s greatest civic contributions lie beyond her profession. Through her podcast Verma centers the experiences and expertise of community members, pushing back against the media and policy sectors’ histories of privatized change making. To address needs that emerged in the aftermath of the police murder of George Floyd, Verma engaged her networks in crowdfunding, barnraisers, and petitions on social media, raising more than $20,000 in just a few months for housing organizations, essential supplies, sanctuary support, and direct distribution. Recently her work as a writer, petitioner, and protestor in her hometown brought attention to the fault lines in the school district, culminating in a petition delivered to the school board and containing a direct call to action to improve racial justice education.