Imani Julianna Brown is a senior at the University at Albany studying public policy and management with a focus in environmental policy and a minor in communication. She is a member of the Women in Law Association (WILA) on campus and received the Dr. Seth Spellman, Jr. Academic Achievement Award in 2021 and 2022. During her fall senior semester, she served as a student intern in the New York State Attorney General’s Office in the Environmental Protection Bureau. There she was able to get hands-on experience researching current environmental challenges, such as Superfund sites and climate change, and studying laws, like New York’s Cumulative Impacts Bill. She also supported staff in compiling information for their weekly environmental justice newsletter. After graduation, she would like to work in city government and is considering pursuing a law degree. Imani is a native New Yorker from Brooklyn.

Joselena Joseph is a proud first-generation senior at the University at Albany, majoring in sociology with a minor in law philosophy. In spring 2023, she completed the New York State Assembly Internship, spearheading the first anti-gun violence initiative of the Hon. Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman for which she received a Certificate of Honor. Over the last year, she has worked as a dedicated childhood enrichment leader at School’s Out in Delmar, NY, to children ages five to 10 years old. In addition, she is a three-time Dr. Seth Spellman, Jr. Academic Achievement Award recipient, a Kristen Prendergast Award for Exemplary Attitude & Professionalism recipient, and a proud member of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society. After graduation, she looks forward to furthering her interest in service through law school.

Zuhayr Bin Badrul Nizar is a senior at the University of Albany from Saratoga County. He is majoring in economics with a minor in political science and is concurrently pursuing a master’s in public administration through a combined degree program. He is involved in various campus organizations, serving in the chapter outreach position for the United Nations Association (UNA-USA) University at Albany chapter. He has received the Capital District Leadership Award, Dean’s List of Distinguished Students, and Dr. Seth Spellman, Jr. Academic Achievement Award. After completing his bachelor’s and master’s, he plans to pursue a PhD in economics and leverage his experience to serve the public good through government.

Biancamaria Scricco is a senior at the University at Albany from Long Island, majoring in political science and English. She is involved on campus as a writing and critical inquiry peer mentor, community assistant for a Living Learning Community, and a volunteering student leader for the RED Bookshelf. In the past, she interned as a research assistant under Dr. Christine Bird examining media coverage of the Federalist Society. After completing her degree, she plans to pursue a master’s in political science at the University at Albany.