Category: 2019

Josh Niemtzow ‘21 is a Law & Public Policy Scholar and a Beasley Scholar at Temple University Beasley School of Law. A Philadelphia native, Josh earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Emory University, in Atlanta, focusing on Southern politics and the American Civil Rights Era. During his time at Emory, Josh assisted in two state-wide political campaigns, aided the legal strategist of a prominent civic engagement nonprofit, and led Emory’s Democrats club. He also received the Blumenthal Award for best undergraduate research paper in Jewish Studies and graduated Phi Beta Kappa. Prior to law school Josh spent two years working at a law firm assisting with complex environmental litigation. As a Law & Public Policy Scholar, Josh is working at Microsoft’s U.S. Government Affairs Office. His policy interests include prisoner human rights, immigration, and K-12 education.

H. Theresa Glinski ‘21 is a 2019 Law & Public Policy Scholar and Weisman Fellow at Temple University Beasley School of Law. Theresa graduated magna cum laude from La Salle University in 2013 with a B.A. in English and Political Science and a Leadership and Global Understanding (LGU) minor.

Upon graduation, Theresa taught English in Bratislava, Slovakia on a grant through The Fulbright Program. Following the completion of her grant, Theresa continued teaching adults and prepared employees of Slovak Government Ministries to host the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2016. Prior to law school, Theresa was a Program Officer at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) where she advocated for the free speech and due process rights of students and faculty in higher education.

While in Washington, Theresa is interning at the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.

Gracen Eiland ’21 is a 2019 Law & Public Policy Scholar at Temple University Beasley School of Law and a recipient of a full-tuition Beasley Scholarship as well as a Weisman Fellowship. She graduated summa cum laude from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2016 where she earned her B.A. in International Social Justice Studies. Prior to law school, Gracen worked for the Richmond Peace Education Center, a grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated to building just, inclusive, and nonviolent communities through education and action. She also gained legislative experience working for as a committee staff member for the Virginia State Senate during the 2018 General Assembly session.

While in Washington, Gracen is serving as a policy intern for the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights. The Young Center is a human rights organization which works to protect and advance the rights and best interests of immigrant children in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, as well as with state and federal law. Gracen’s policy interests include education and child advocacy.

Fanny Lau ’21 is a Beasley Scholar and 2019 Law & Public Policy Scholar at Temple University Beasley School of Law, where she serves as the President of the Asian-Pacific American Law Student Association and a member of the Student Public Interest Network.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a minor in Environmental Studies from Lawrence University, where she graduated magna cum laude and served as Editor-in-Chief of the student newspaper. As an undergraduate, she conducted fieldwork abroad in rural China, researching the impact of sustainable development on ethnic minorities.

Prior to law school, she has been recognized for her work in community organizing through founding a neighborhood advocacy group and working on political campaigns in Wisconsin and New York City. She is a graduate of Emerge Wisconsin and Wellstone Action’s Data & Analytics Camp.

In Washington, Fanny is working as a legal intern at Internet2 on a wide range of specialized issues at the intersection of law and technology affecting the research and education communities. Her policy interests include financial regulation, consumer protection, and campaign finance reform.

Cary Zhang ’21 is a Beasley Scholar and 2019 Law & Public Policy Scholar at Temple University Beasley School of Law. Cary earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in English Literature, Spanish, Gender Studies, and Africana Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. At Pitt, she became interested in the intersection of discrimination, education, and psychological development. She was an intern for the Center for Urban Education and the Center for Latin American Studies. Cary was also a researcher at the Pitt Parents and Children Lab. For three years, Cary served as a university liaison for the Pittsburgh Convention to End Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), where she educated her fellow students about CEDAW’s work fighting campus sexual assault. At Temple, she is the community and campus engagement chair for the Student Discipline Advocacy Service (SDAS), and the Lunar Banquet Chair for the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (APALSA).

While in Washington, Cary is working at AEquitas, which is a non-profit organization that serves as a prosecutor’s resource on sexual violence, violence against women, and human trafficking. Cary is interested in intimate partner violence and campus sexual assault.

Evan Garber ’21 is a Law Faculty Scholar and 2019 Law & Public Policy Scholar at Temple University Beasley School of Law.  Evan holds bachelor’s degrees in Writing Seminars and Political Science from Johns Hopkins University, where he graduated with departmental honors in 2018.  As an undergraduate, Evan volunteered with the League for People with Disabilities, mentored an underperforming high school student through an organization called Thread, and helped facilitate fiction workshops with Writers in Baltimore Schools.  Before entering law school, Evan worked as a legislative intern for New Jersey Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald and at various law firms in New Jersey.

While in Washington, Evan is working at the Addiction Policy Forum to pursue his interest in substance use and rehabilitation policy.  His other policy interests include civil rights, mental health, and arts education.

Basmah Raja ’21 is a 2019 Law & Public Policy Scholar at Temple University Beasley School of Law. Basmah graduated from Lafayette College with a B.A. in Government & Law. While at Lafayette she volunteered at the Boys & Girls Club where she developed an interest in education. After graduation, she worked as a legal secretary and assistant at law firms in New York and New Jersey for several years before starting law school.

In Washington, Basmah is an intern at the Council for Court Excellence, a nonprofit organization focused on improving the justice system for the Washington D.C. community. Her policy interests include minority issues and the effects of education disparity.

Araesia King ’21 is a 2019 Law & Public Policy Scholar, Conwell Scholar, and Weisman Family Fellow at Temple University Beasley School of Law. Araesia earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL. While studying at Eckerd, she partnered with the mayor’s office to implement a service-learning initiative in the local public high schools. After graduating, Araesia completed a service year with City Year in Columbia, SC, where she witnessed the shortcomings of our country’s public education system which further developed her interest in advocating for the rights of children. At Temple, she is the 2019-2020 Program Director for the School Disciplinary Advocacy Service (SDAS), an organization through which law students act as advocates for Philadelphia K-12 students in school disciplinary proceedings. In Washington, Araesia is interning at the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice in the Educational Opportunities Section. She is passionate about education policy and hopes to pursue a career in that field after graduating law school.

Andria Morales is a Conwell Scholar and Law & Public Policy Scholar at Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law.   Andria’s policy research is focused on Congress’ plenary power over Puerto Rico and its impact on both U.S. citizens on the island and members of the diaspora living in the states.  In Washington, Andria is working at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of General Counsel, Department of Legislation and Regulations.  In Philadelphia, Andria will work at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and at City Hall in the Office of Councilwoman Maria Quiñones-Sanchez.

Andria is an accomplished visual artist with works in special collections at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the New York Public Library, and Yale University Library, among others.  She graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania and holds an MFA from Temple University Tyler School of Art.  Andria is an alumni of the Art & Law Program, and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the von Rydingsvard and Greengard Foundation in New York.

At Temple Law, Andria serves as President of the Student Wellness Association, and as a member of the boards of the Latin American Law Students Association and the Christian Legal Society.

Alice Elmer ’21 is a Law & Public Policy Scholar, Weisman Fellow, and Beasley Scholar at Temple University Beasley School of Law, where she serves as Professional Development Chair for APALSA, Treasurer for OutLaw, Events Chair for Temple Women’s Law Caucus, and Corporate and Faculty Donations Chair for SPIN.

Prior to law school, Alice worked with Rare Bird Books, an independent publishing house in Los Angeles. She performed a key role within the company, bridging the gap between editing and book design. As a senior team member, she polished project management and critical problem-solving skills, advancing from a person who loves to learn to a person who understands how to thrive as a working professional. Driven to create great change in people’s lives, she has since harnessed her experience in writing and storytelling for the study of law.

Alice has also volunteered at two renowned public radio stations, attended adult extension classes in journalism, and worked extensively with Los Angeles nonprofit agencies. Through participation in a local art studio in her hometown of South Pasadena, she was deeply involved with forming community and providing leadership for over ten years.

Alice holds a B.A. degree in Photography and Gender Studies from the Johnston Center for Integrative Studies at the University of Redlands. As an undergraduate student, she went studied in Prague and in Paris, where she focused on photography and European culture.

As a Law & Public Policy Scholar, Alice is working in the Special Proceedings Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Her policy interests include financial regulation and immigration.