Stephanie is a sophomore from Seattle, Washington, dual majoring in History and Government with a sequence in Gender and Sexuality Studies. On campus, they work as a Success Coach and are involved as a 1Gen Mentor. Their dream is to go to law school after completing undergrad and becoming a human rights attorney. Stephanie is excited to work for the Mgrublian Center, as they have a huge interest in women and LGBT+ rights, human rights, Indigenous rights, and immigration and refugee rights. This past summer, they interned for Connecticut Against Gun Violence, which was a Mgrublian-sponsored internship, which led them to learn more about the intersection of gun violence against women. They look forward to working on human rights issues and working with equally passionate students.

Sofia is a sophomore from the Bay Area, California studying Economics and Finance. Her dedication to justice and advocacy began in high school by starting a nonprofit organization that provides free tutoring to disadvantaged students and a student-run racial equity leadership program. Having family members who were Holocaust survivors, she is very passionate about Holocaust education, awareness, and research. In addition, she believes that it is critical to combat anti-semitism at the 5Cs and beyond. On campus, she is a member of the 5C Student Chabad Board and helps lead the ASCMC committee on anti-semitism which has a focus on combating anti-semitism and improving Jewish students’ experience at the 5Cs. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis with friends and going out to the Claremont Village. She is incredibly excited to work at the Mgrublian Center this year to work on various programs such as podcasts and help lead the student-run task force groups.

Alana is a freshman from Las Vegas, Nevada, studying International Relations and Human Rights, Genocide, and Holocaust studies. As an Armenian whose surname is traced to the founder of Armenia, Hayk Nahabed, Alana’s ethnic heritage and the plight of her ancestors provide the basis for her unwavering commitment to human rights and her interest in being a part of the Mgrublian Center. In high school, Alana gave numerous speeches nationwide about the Armenian Genocide and enrolled in Stanford classes to further develop her knowledge of Genocide, humanitarian intervention, and the capabilities of the United Nations. Alana serves on the board of directors of two non-profit organizations: EntrepreYOUership, a 501(c)3 that offers support for youth interested in entrepreneurship and financial literacy; and the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief, which provides humanitarian relief to orphaned Armenian children and adults with disabilities throughout the world. Alana also founded the Armenian Youth Council, a grassroots organization dedicated to uplifting and expanding Armenian voices, serving as a united force for Armenian youth to collaborate and work for change. At CMC, Alana is an Associate Consultant at SOURCE Nonprofit Consulting, a writer for the Claremont Journal of International Relations, and a member of the Free Food for Thought Podcast. A 2023 Coca-Cola Scholar, Alana soon aims to revive the Armenian Student Association and pursue more opportunities addressing Genocide, human rights, and the security of Armenia.

Maram is a sophomore from Manama, Bahrain pursuing a Bachelors in Economics and a Masters in Finance. Since her freshman year, Maram has been leading the Mgrublian Center’s social media and newsletter team. During high school, she developed a passion for journalism and storytelling through the usage of multimedia, leading her to be involved on CMC’s campus as an Information Technology Assistant, the Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing for College Programming Board, and the Communications and Outreach Manager for the Alexandria Review at the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies. She also serves as a Career Services Mentor at the Soll Center For Student Opportunity. Maram is incredibly passionate about educational equity and hopes to make an impact through her position at the Mgrublian Center. 

Shriya is a sophomore from Arcadia, California interested in studying Economics and Government at CMC. She is passionate about various human rights topics ranging from education and women’s rights to solutions for bridging socioeconomic disparities. This past summer, Shriya was able to further develop her interest for human rights advocacy during her internship with Connecticut Against Gun Violence (CAGV), where she helped with various research and community projects related to gun violence prevention. Apart from being a student assistant for the Mgrublian Center, she is also a financial analyst for Claremont Women in Business and a member of the CMS Track & Field Team. She is excited for the opportunity to be a student assistant and contribute to the Center’s mission.

Joseph is a junior from Elkhorn, Nebraska, pursuing a dual major in Economics and Public Policy at Claremont McKenna College. Joseph is excited to manage and run The Watchtower, the Mgrublian Center’s podcast, shedding light on global humanitarian issues and their potential solutions. He has long loved using the media to raise awareness of humanity’s critical issues. Outside the Mgrublian Center, Joseph is a Project Manager for the Rose Institute of State and Local Government, where he runs their Cost of Doing Business Survey and consults local nonprofits on city charters. Sometimes, Joseph is spotted giving tours to prospective CMC students. In his free time, Joseph loves to hike with friends, trade on the Bloomberg terminal, and watch the sunsets.

Sascha is a senior from San Francisco, California, majoring in Government. On campus, she is leader of the CMC Prison Education Project Club and a research assistant for the Psych, Law, and Policy Lab. Off-campus, Sascha has worked for Congresswoman Judy Chu and Haysbert & Moultrie, LLP, which is a Mgrublian-sponsored internship, as she explores her interests in criminal justice and civil rights. After college, she plans on becoming a public interest lawyer.

Yulissa is a junior from California dual majoring in Government and History. On campus, she is involved in CMC’s mock trial team as she hopes to one day attend law school to become a lawyer.  Yulissa’s passion for law stems from a young age when she realized the shortcomings laws sometimes possess when protecting the rights of others. She has spent time in Washington, DC learning how policy is developed by the legislative branch and implemented by the executive branch.