Samone Covington is a freshman at Lindenwood University and is pursuing a degree in social work. She plans to minor in criminal or social justice studies. Before COVID-19, Samone taught children at the church she attends. She has a passion to one day help those who need support in the arenas of criminal or social justice. Samone Covington is an Aspen Young Leaders Fellow in the 2020-2021 St. Louis cohort.