Memo+-+Interview+Introduction+(draft+email)

(Date) Dear Mr./Mrs./Dr. (Last Name),

I am a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing a dual degree in Biology/Science, Technology & Society at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, NY). I am currently in the process of composing my senior thesis, which is focused on the relationship between poverty and public health, and the role of nonprofit organizations and the government within that relationship. Ultimately, I hope to advance the knowledge and understanding of the health impacts associated with poverty and how the involvement of nonprofit organizations and the government could improve these health impacts.

I would like to inquire as to whether you would be willing to answer a few questions regarding my research; I feel that your (research/work/experience) and insight will be beneficial to this subject. (Explain a bit about how this individual’s particular research/work/experience ties into my thesis.)

Please let me know if you are interested, I would greatly appreciate it. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards,

Kate Borromeo