Junior's trip to Democratic National Convention featured on the BBC

RELEASED: August 28, 2008






















DANVILLE, KY—Arshiya Saiyed, a junior from Shelbyville, Ky., is serving as one of the youngest delegates at this week's Democratic National Convention in Denver. Saiyed was elected as a delegate this past summer at the Kentucky Democratic Convention. She is one of the 60 Kentucky Democrats who helped nominate their party's candidate for president.

Saiyed was recently featured on the BBC. Click here to watch.

Saiyed is pursuing a degree in government history and hopes to attend law school after she graduates from Centre. She is currently working in Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear's office, where she helps create the governor's schedule and runs the internship program.

Also, click here to read an article from Saiyed's hometown newspaper about her time as a delegate.

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