Category: 2014

Liz Hines ’17 is a 2014 Law and Public Policy Scholar, pursuing both a J.D. at Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law and a Master of Public Health at Temple’s College of Health Professions and Social Work. During her time at Temple, Ms. Hines has held leadership roles in the Women’s Law Caucus, the Health Law Society, and Phi Alpha Delta. As a Law and Public Policy Scholar, Ms. Hines interned at the National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA), a non-profit organization working to eliminate housing discrimination and to ensure equal housing opportunity for all people. Ms. Hines graduated cum laude from Amherst College in 2008, with a B.A. in American Studies and a concentration in premedical studies. Shortly after graduating, Ms. Hines moved to Philadelphia, where she worked in public education as a high school math teacher. After completing her tenure with Teach For America, Ms. Hines was a senior clinical research assistant at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where she investigated disparities in access to and outcomes of healthcare in the United States. As a teacher and researcher, Ms. Hines saw first hand the extent to which inadequate access to healthcare limits the opportunities and life choices of individuals in the United States. She is pursuing a J.D./M.P.H. with the goal of shaping healthcare policy and law.

Ariel Martin ’16 is a student at Temple University Beasley School of Law, where she is a 2014 Law & Public Policy Scholar. Ms. Martin is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana and a Master of Business Administration from The University of Louisiana at Monroe in Monroe, Louisiana. Ms. Martin is also a Certified Fraud Examiner. Prior to law school, Ms. Martin gained professional experience in finance/accounting, compliance and fraud examination. Most recently, she worked as an Internal Auditor for one of the nation’s largest public school systems, where she completed multi-million dollar complex audit engagements. As a Law & Public Policy Scholar, Ms. Martin is working at the United States House of Representatives in the Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah. Her policy interest involves enhancing fiscal responsibility in public education. At Temple Law, Ms. Martin is an Admissions Ambassador, President of Temple Alternative Break, and Treasurer of the Black Law Students Association. She is also a member of the Student Bar Association Budget Committee, the Business Law Society and the School Discipline Advocacy Service. In addition, she serves as the Regional Treasurer of the Mid-Atlantic Black Law Students Association, a volunteer with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, and Head Writer for the South Central Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Ms. Martin was recently awarded the Sandy M. Brown Memorial Scholarship from the National Black Law Students Association for her essay on improving the economic gap between minorities and non-minorities. Ms. Martin personal interests include New Orleans Saints football, travelling and learning to speak Spanish.

Paul McLaughlin is a rising 2L at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. Paul graduated cum laude from Temple University where he earned his certification as a Secondary Social Studies teacher, with an emphasis on World History. Since graduating, Paul has spent time working as a Civics teacher in the School District of Philadelphia, in Special Education in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, and as an English Teacher for a private English school in Jinan, China. Since starting law school, Paul has been involved with the School Discipline Advocacy Service, first as an advocate and a 1L Outreach Representative, and now as the Intake Manager. Paul is spending his summer as an intern at the Department of Justice Aviation and Admiralty Section. His primary policy interest for the summer lies in Offshore Oil Drilling, and Avenues to Incentivize the Least Environmentally Harmful Methods of Drilling. He is loving Washington so far, and plans to fully explore the myriad of museums, intern softball leagues, pho restaurants, and free jazz concerts on the mall as much as he can.

Zachary Morgan ’15 is a Law and Public Policy Scholar at Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law. Hailing from outside of Philadelphia in Glen Mills, Mr. Morgan has always had an interest in politics, public policy, and the law. He received his B.A. in Political Science in 2011 from Washington College in Chestertown, MD after three years of study and was active in many organizations on campus. During a semester abroad in London, Mr. Morgan studied at the London School of Economics and completed an internship with two Members of Parliament. After graduation, he pursued his passion for public service by volunteering with City Year, an AmeriCorps program, where he worked with underserved students at a struggling high school in North Philadelphia. While at Temple, Mr. Morgan has focused on policy courses and transactional law. He also spent a semester interning in the Mayor’s Office of Policy Planning and Coordination for Mayor Michael Nutter of Philadelphia. As a Law and Public Policy Scholar, Mr. Morgan spent the summer at Doyle, Barlow & Mazard, a boutique firm specializing in antitrust and international trade. His research interests include public/private partnerships in infrastructure projects and the Affordable Care Act. After graduation, Mr. Morgan hopes to continue a career in public policy and the political arena.

Serena Nguyen ’16 is a student at Temple University Beasley School of Law and a 2014 Law & Public Policy Scholar. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland College Park with a B.A. in Communication. Throughout her undergraduate career, Ms. Nguyen was passionate about Asian- Pacific American issues and women’s rights, organizing events to raise awareness about human trafficking and the Dream Act. Prior to law school, Ms. Nguyen interned at the State’s Attorney Office for Montgomery County, Maryland and Naval Sea Systems Command. These various experiences fueled Ms. Nguyen’s continuing commitment to public policy and public service. As a Law & Public Policy Scholar, Ms. Nguyen served as a policy research intern for AEquitas: The Prosecutors’ Resource on Violence Against Women, a non-profit organization involved in influencing legislation affecting violence against women. Ms. Nguyen’s other legal interests include international law, criminal law, and maritime law. Her policy paper involves domestic violence and military families.

Jason B. Reeves ’16 is a student at Temple University, Beasley School of Law, and a 2014 Law and Public Policy Scholar. While at Temple, he co-founded the Temple Service-members Law Association, and is currently serving as its President. He is also involved in many other organizations, including serving on the board of the American Constitution Society and the Student Public Interest Network. Before law school, Jason served in the U.S. Army and National Guard for a total of nine years. While enlisted, he served two Deployments as a Combat Engineer in Iraq with the 101 Airborne (Air assault) and the 56th Stryker Brigade. Jason received numerous decorations for his service including the Combat Action Badge and a Bronze Star nomination. Jason received an associate degree in Liberal Studies, summa cum laude, from Lackawanna College, and a bachelor of arts degree in Philosophy, magna cum laude, from Misericordia University. Jason started the Lackawanna College Veterans Association, and served as President of Phi Sigma Tau International Honor Society while attending Misericordia.

Cheri Snook ’15 is a 2014 Law & Public Policy Scholar. Ms. Snook graduated from Southern Virginia University with a B.A. in Theatre with a technical emphasis, a B.A in Business Management, and minors in English and Philosophy. Prior to law school, Ms. Snook worked for five years as a theatre technician for theatre companies in Bucks County and surrounding areas. Her responsibilities included designing lights, building sets, and running sound. Ms. Snook always knew she wanted to go to law school and was interested in federal policy and the working of the federal government. Through her experiences in law school, she found a new interest in National Security. As a Law and Public Policy Scholar, Ms. Snook was a legal intern at the Law Offices of Irena I. Karpinski, specializing in immigration work and family law. Her policy paper involves balancing the national security need for telephony metadata with privacy interests.

Megan Stupak ’15 is a Beasley Scholar and a 2014 Law & Public Policy Scholar. Ms. Stupak graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.A. in Political Science, with a concentration in Comparative Politics and a minor in French. Prior to entering law school, Ms. Stupak worked in the health and human services industry. She has also studied abroad in Paris and Rome. These experiences have clarified her commitment to expanding the availability of health care, not only in the US, but also globally. Ms. Stupak chose to attend law school in order to further her interests in global health care issues. While in law school, Ms. Stupak has been active in numerous student organizations, including the International Law Society and the Women’s Law Caucus. She has also served as a policy intern at the National Nursing Centers Consortium, where she focused on policy and advocacy initiatives to increase access to health care in the US. As a Law & Public Policy Scholar, Ms. Stupak is serving as a project officer at the Institute of Multi-Track Diplomacy, a non-profit organization which promotes a systems-based approach to peacebuilding and to facilitating the transformation of deep-rooted social conflict through education, conflict resolution training, and communication. Her policy paper is exploring the intersection of water security, global health and interstate conflict.