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Luke Waters Coordinator, AU Cornerstone UEAS | Cornerstone Programs

Degrees
B.A. in Political Science
Master of Political Communication (2024 graduation)

Favorite Spot on Campus
SIS Building
Bio
Luke Waters (he/him) graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) with a B.A. in International Relations and Politics and Government. Luke began his professional career working as an Americorps Facilitator at BRIDGES, USA in his hometown of Memphis guiding hundreds of students through social justice and youth leadership workshops. After finishing his service year, Luke was passionate about continuing to work with youth, so he moved to New York City to serve as a Service Learning Coordinator at buildOn, Inc. While there, Luke engaged hundreds of Bronx students in community service activities and started the organization’s first ever regional Student Leadership Team. After leaving buildOn, Luke worked as an Admissions Counselor at two different universities in Memphis. Luke is currently living in Washington D.C. pursuing a Master of Political Communication at SPA. Luke has joined the AU Cornerstone staff as the Coordinator and is incredibly excited about working with students to further their personal and professional goals.