Abby Edgecumbe received her BA in English, emphasizing in creative writing, from Cal Poly SLO. As a Master's student at UMASS, her research interests are in feminist analyses of mobility and agency, particularly as it relates to early modern literature. She is also interested in the environmental humanities and the proactive power of literature in contemporary politics and thought. Outside of academia, she is involved in the publishing industry and is currently employed at the public library.