Name: Kadari Taylor-Watson                                                                                           
Hometown: St. Louis, Mo
Undergraduate Institution, Degree, Major:  Hampton University, B.S. Sociology/Psychology
Graduate Degree & Major:  Medical Sociology, Sociology
Hobbies: Designing jewelry, sewing, reading, teaching, talking to new people
Awards and Accomplishments:  Ross Fellowship, second and third authorship on a chapter in a book regarding Maternal Incarceration and Female Delinquency; in addition to Race Differences in Maternal Favoritism Among Adult Children, establishment of my business with my best friend : Ebony & Ivory Accessories.     
How long have you been a member of the BGA?  1 month
How has the BGA been instrumental in your graduate career?
What three words (or phrases) would you use to describe the BGA? Supportive, Conscious, and Rewarding
How did you find out about the BGA?  Former and current members
How has BGA grown since last year?  
What is your lifelong dream? My goal is to help eliminate racism among white people and people of color. Furthermore, to enhance love and respect amongst black people by uplifting black culture while building communal relationships.
Who were the most influential people in your life? My mother and father for supporting me in everything I did as a child, and who continues to support my intellectual, social, and spiritual growth as a young lady. Next would be my brothers and sisters for encouraging me to continue to reach for my aspirations, and helped me laugh along the way. Lastly, would be a collective of black scholars who narrate a story that is rarely told; who’ve broadened my intellect as a competitive student , increased my awareness of history, and  focused my attention to what I feel is important.
How would you describe yourself in 3 words? Conscious, Assertive, and Unique
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? In ten years I see myself living married, with children,
What is one thing in life you must have?  Family.
Why did you decide to come to Purdue and what do you like most about the University thus far? I decided to come to Purdue, because I felt like it would expand my knowledge on the global world. Because Purdue is ranked number one in having International Students I thought exposing myself to a diverse group of scholars would only increase my sense of awareness of what is going on in the world.  The aspect of Purdue that I most appreciate thus far, is the support system of diversity.