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Charissa Ratliff D’addario, GS ’23, founder of Equality for GS, reflects on entering advocacy at Columbia

At 13 years old, Charissa Ratliff-D’addario knew she wanted to attend Columbia. After a hard time in high school, experiencing homelessness and instability, Charissa Ratliff-D’addario saw General Studies as a second chance. After four successful years, she will be attending Teachers College in the fall.
By Gelila Negesse • May 15, 2023 at 6:41 PM