Community work that shaped how I think.

I attended the 2025 Women’s Advocacy Awards with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas—an evening centered on the strength of women, the importance of advocacy, and the impact of equal access to justice.

I’m proud to have contributed to raising funds for this mission and grateful for the chance to support work that helps people access legal resources when they need them most.

I’m especially thankful to Stewart Law Group for generously sponsoring my ticket and helping make my attendance possible.

I’m currently enrolled in Court Watch (LGST 3890), a service-learning course that places students in New Orleans courtrooms to support transparency in the criminal justice system.

Working with Court Watch NOLA, we attend court and take structured notes on court operations—like delays, cancellations, and how consistently judges run proceedings.

These observations contribute to public-facing reports that help inform voters and strengthen accountability in the system.

The experience also makes the human impact of the judicial process very real—affecting defendants, victims, families, and the broader community.

Freshman year, I supported work with the Pointe-au-Chien Tribe in Southern Louisiana as they pursued federal recognition—an important step toward rebuilding and strengthening their community.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, the work also intersected with urgent recovery and long-term environmental challenges impacting coastal Louisiana.

The experience highlighted how policy, resources, and climate realities combine—and how resilient communities fight to protect their future.