| Personal Statement |
My deep commitment to Lafayette drove many choices I made and informed how I spent my time these past four years. I take pride in knowing that I will be leaving this community better than I found it.
In my first year, the Women’s Club Soccer Team was on the verge of disbanding. Recognizing its importance for women athletes, I led its revival as president – tripling membership, securing jerseys, and transforming it into the thriving team it is today.
That moment set the tone for everything. Where I saw a gap, I filled it. When something mattered, I fought for it.
I applied this same drive in the classroom. Recognizing the power of language as a cultural connector, I served as a Language Lab proctor for Hebrew, Spanish, and Arabic. As a Hebrew TA, I revitalized interest in the curriculum. I also maintained a 3.91 GPA, earned a spot on the Dean’s List every semester, and joined Pi Sigma Alpha.
Through every leadership role, I contributed that same sense of purpose. As a LEO, tour guide, and interviewer, I helped first-years find belonging and connection. As DEI Chair of The Women’s Network, I organized a talk with the founder of the Jewish Democrats of Pennsylvania organization to broaden perspectives about women in politics.
My research with GovLab, thesis on the Supreme Court, and internships with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and California Senator Scott Wiener weren’t just experiences, but opportunities to create change. At every step, I committed to impacting the communities I care about, including Lafayette.
Lafayette gave me more than an education; it showed me the power of investing fully in a place and myself. I found where I belong – not by following a path, but by creating one; not just by being here, but by building something worth leaving behind. |
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| Academic Activity / Award |
Total years participated |
Briefly describe your involvement |
| Pi Sigma Alpha |
1 |
In 2024, I earned membership into Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honors Society. |
| Senior Honors Thesis |
1 |
My senior honors thesis is titled “Bridging the Bench: Post-2020 Roberts Court” and it’s about Amy Coney Barrett’s jurisprudence and her potential to be a pivotal figure on the current Roberts Court. I’ve been advised by Professor Bruce Allen Murphy. |
| GovLab Research Assistant |
3 months |
I conducted research on evidence-based policy in the United States under Professor Andrew Clarke during the summer of 2023. |
| Hebrew Teaching Assistant |
2 |
I tutored and taught for the Hebrew 101 class for two years under both Professor Peleg and Professor Barak. I helped revitalize the program as there was little interest in the curriculum initially. |
| Language Lab Proctor for Hebrew, Spanish, and Arabic |
2 |
I was hired as a Language Lab proctor for Hebrew, Spanish, and Arabic where I tutored students of all years. I also ensured a safe and test-taking-friendly environment for the students. |
| Psychology Club |
3 |
I was a member of the Psychology Club where I attended events and kept up with newsletters about both the club and the Psychology department. |
| Dean’s List |
4 |
I’ve earned a spot on the Dean’s List every semester possible. |
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| Campus Service Activity/Award |
Total years participated |
Briefly describe your involvement |
| The Women’s Network |
3 |
I was a member for one year and then became the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion chair for a year before becoming a member, again, for my senior year. |
| Lafayette Extended Orientation Leader |
1 |
I led a group of 17 students through orientation weekend and mentored them throughout the year. I was recognized as “Star Senior” for my outstanding work throughout orientation weekend. |
| Tour Guide/Admissions Ambassador |
4 |
I served as a Tour Guide/Admissions Ambassador where I led tours about twice a week. |
| Senior Interviewer for Admissions |
1 |
This year, I was a Senior Interviewer. In this position, throughout the summer, fall semester, and winter break, I interviewed prospective students and had the opportunity to answer questions and share my own Lafayette experience with them. |
| Lafayette Votes |
2 |
I was a member of Lafayette Votes for two years, where I sat in on meetings and tabled to encourage students to register to vote. |
| Hillel Society |
4 |
I attended services, and events, and even helped organize a Yom Kippur service downtown where the students and the Easton community could come together to commemorate the holiday. |
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| Community Service |
Total years participated |
Briefly describe your involvement |
| LaFarm |
2 |
I volunteered at LaFarm a few times over the past two years, both through the LEO program and through signing up for volunteer hours. |
| Boys and Girls Club of Easton |
2 |
I volunteered there to spend time with the children and bring them games. |
| Isaiah House Homeless Shelter |
10 |
Although not in Easton or the Lafayette community, my most active volunteer involvement is at a Homeless Shelter in East Orange, NJ, near my hometown. I organize food drives, and fundraisers as well as tutor the children there. |
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| Athletic Activity/Award |
Total years participated |
Briefly describe your involvement |
| Women’s Club Soccer Team |
4 |
During my first-year, I was a member, but the club was inactive. I decided to run for President to revitalize the team, and I held the president position for two years. I then became a member again for my senior year. |
| Club Tennis Team |
4 |
I’ve been a member for four years and attend practices. |
| Intramural Soccer |
3 |
I’ve played in the Intramural Soccer League almost all semesters with my teammates from the Women’s Club Soccer Team. |
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| Special Interest Activity/Award |
Total years participated |
Briefly describe your involvement |
| Study Abroad |
1 semester |
Studied abroad in Barcelona through the IES Political Science and International Relations program during my Junior spring semester. |
| Internship with Governor Josh Shapiro |
3 months |
I spent the summer of 2024 working as the only research intern for Governor Josh Shapiro in Harrisburg, PA. I conducted thorough vetting of individuals who requested contact with the Governor, authored detailed briefing documents, and collaborated with senior staff members to advance the Governor’s agenda. |
| Internship with California State Senator Scott Wiener |
3 months |
Worked at the office of Senator Scott Wiener in San Francisco as the head intern during the summer of 2023. I assisted constituents directly, led research on government programs, and organized outreach for fundraising events. |
| Internship with Deputy Mayor Zippi Brand of Tel-Aviv |
2 months |
During the summer of 2022, I was an intern for the Deputy Mayor of Tel Aviv where I connected the Deputy Mayor with the English-speaking community in Tel-Aviv, composed speeches for events, and attended municipality meetings. |
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