My name is Siobhan Allen, I am a senior at Gallatin (as of Spring 2018) studying the intersection of the Spanish language, culture, and politics in Spain and Latin America. As a Gallatin Global Fellow in Urban Practice, I am working with SEDOAC (Servicio Doméstico Activo) in Madrid, Spain, to help them with their online presence and international outreach. In New York, I have worked with DWU (Domestic Workers United), an American organization with a similar founding and focus. My work focuses on the colonial roots and cultural differences in Spain and the United States that has led to different problems and solutions for domestic workers, as well as the impact outside influences can have on grassroots organizations.
The Gallatin Global Fellowship in Urban Practice provides funding of up to $5,000 and support for 6-10 advanced BA and MA students to pursue extended, community-engaged, practice-based research projects in partnership with urban social justice organizations.
