Jill Parsons

Jill Parsons, an Ethan Allen, Mark Keane, and Rachel Hut Bremen Memorial scholar,  graduated from the University of Kansas in 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Spanish. During her time at KU, Jill Parsons was actively involved in the university’s Honors Program, where she developed strong critical thinking, research, and leadership skills while engaging with a community of high-achieving, service-minded students. The Honors Program allowed her to pursue challenging coursework, complete independent projects, and participate in enriching discussions that deepened her understanding of policy and governance.

Jill Parsons’s passion for public service truly took shape through her role as a student senator representing the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In this role, she worked to amplify student voices, advocate for campus improvements, and represent her peers at the state level. Notably, she traveled to Topeka for Higher Education Day, where she met with state legislators to advocate for student needs and greater support for public universities. This experience sparked her interest in policy advocacy and inspired her commitment to serving communities beyond campus.

Combining academic excellence, leadership experience, and a strong dedication to service, Jill Parsons is determined to make a meaningful difference through a future career in public service and policy.