About Cassandra Q. Butts<\/h2>\n
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Ms. Butts came to Washington, DC as a Women\u2019s Law & Public Policy Fellow in 1991-1992 and was placed at the National Health Law Program. There she began her legal career working to advance social justice by increasing access to health care for vulnerable populations. She was a dedicated supporter of the Women\u2019s Law & Public Policy Fellowship Program, making regular donations and taking time from her busy schedule to provide guidance to current fellows.<\/p>\n
A 1987 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Ms. Butts worked as a researcher for the African News Service in Durham before attending Harvard Law School. There she met future president Barack Obama when they were filling out financial-aid forms. Along with Valerie Jarrett, Susan E. Rice and others, Ms. Butts was described as one of the President and First Lady Michelle Obama\u2019s \u201cSisterhood\u201d of advisers. The President echoed the thoughts of countless others when he eulogized her as \u201ca warrior for social justice, a warm and generous servant who devoted her life to bettering the lives of others, and an unbelievable friend.\u201d<\/p>\n
About the Fellowship<\/h2>\n
This Fellowship will enable future generations of advocates to receive the highest quality training to advance gender equity in Ms. Butts\u2019 memory. As a participant in WLPPFP, the Butts Fellow will be welcomed into an alumnae network of over 300 women\u2019s rights advocates, will participate in additional training and skills building workshops, and receive mentoring and career guidance to foster a life-long commitment to public service.<\/p>\n