2007 POINT SCHOLARS

Andrew Moe

Vanderbilt University

 

Education

Born in Janesville, Wisconsin, Andrew grew up in a home filled with substance abuse and domestic violence. When he came out to his friends at age 13, and later to his parents at 17, Andrew was pushed back into the closet and was abandoned by his family emotionally, physically, and financially. Despite difficult times, he survived and thrived, graduating with honors and interning at three state and federal agencies. In 2006, the Human Rights Campaign assigned Andrew to work as statewide campus coordinator for Fair Wisconsin, the campaign to defeat a constitutional amendment banning civil unions and marriage for gay and lesbian couples.

Andrew graduated with BA's in journalism and political science from Arizona State University, where he previously served as a student body president, fraternity brother, and leadership scholar. He is currently pursuing a master's in Higher Education Administration from Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of Education and Human Development.

Andrew's goal is to someday lead a major research university as president and eventually become a United States Senator.