Life After a Trojan: From West High to a voice for the people

In this episode of Life After A Trojan, Iowa State Senator Zach Wahls ’09 speaks about his career in public service and his work in the community.

Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor
February 11, 2021

Zach Wahls graduated from West in 2009. He went on the study engineering at the University of Iowa. After delivering a now-famous speech to the Iowa legislature about his experience with two mothers, he focused on writing his now best-selling book. Afterward, he started “Scouts For Equality,” and received his master’s in Public Affairs from Princeton University. He was elected to the Iowa State Senate in 2018 and is now the Democratic leader.

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Paige Albright, Managing Co-Editor, Podcast Editor

(she/her) She is a senior this year, and she is also the Co-Managing Editor and Podcast Editor for web this year. In her free time, you can find her at...