Alastair Budd

Alastair Budd is a San Francisco native and Lowell High School alumnus who studied political science at Reed College. During the 2025 program, he was preparing for a future in law and was particularly interested in public safety, education, and the conditions that help families thrive in the city.

For his independent project, Alastair researched public safety through reporting on the people affected by violence and harassment on public transportation. He wrote an article about Michelle Go that included an interview with her father and planned further reporting on harassment experienced by students. He sought to keep individual experiences visible within broader policy discussions.

Alastair’s project emphasized the complexity of public safety and the importance of fair treatment for both victims and accused people. His summer work brought research, interviewing, and civic communication together around a subject closely connected to his interest in law.