Antonina Lucido graduated from Lipscomb University in December of 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in political science. While at Lipscomb, Antonina served on the Presidential Ambassador’s Council, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Student Advisory Council, and as a new student orientation leader. Throughout her collegiate experience, Antonina received the John W. Burgess Award for Outstanding Scholarship for her academic contributions and was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha national honors society.

Prior to the Governor’s Management Fellowship, Antonina’s professional experience includes working as a research assistant to Lipscomb’s distinguished political science faculty, where she conducted quantitative and qualitative analysis of U.S. foreign aid allocations. In addition, Antonina worked in Lipscomb’s Academic Success Center. Originally from Rochester, Michigan, she developed a heart for the people of Tennessee because she found her passion for public service while living here. In her free time, you can find Antonina reading a book, listening to a podcast, and spending time with her close friends and family.