Mgrublian Center for Human Rights

For our seventh intern feature, we have Millian Bailey ‘28! First and Last Name: Millian Bailey 2028

Major: Government Minor: German

Bronx, New York

This summer, I interned at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Poland. The museum’s mission is to highlight that Jewish history is an integral part of Polish history before, during, and after the Holocaust. As an intern in the Research Department, I assisted with research projects, helped facilitate conferences and academic discussions, and gave tours for visiting groups.

What was most significant to me was how much I learned over the course of the eight weeks by listening to graduate students discuss the museum’s core exhibition and gaining a deeper understanding of Jewish history beyond a narrative of victimhood, while also appreciating Poland’s own complex historical experience. I also had the opportunity to interact with scholars from around the world whose diverse perspectives broadened my understanding of history and culture. Those conversations showed me how education,dialogue and historical memory can help protect human rights.

For our sixth intern feature, we have Jadon Shapiro ‘29!

First and Last Name:
Jadon Shapiro
Class Year:
2029
Major(s)/ Minor(s)/Sequence(s):
International Relations
Hometown:
Tiburon, CA

“Over the summer, I’ve been working as an intern with Casa de Amistad. A small nonprofit based in Northern San Diego County, Casa works to support students in overcoming economic or other circumstantial hurdles to achieving academic and professional success through academic enrichment programs, tutoring services, counseling, early literacy and scholarship programs, community outreach, and so much more!

My time at Casa has taught me so much about what goes into the day-to-day operations of a non-profit working to ensure that its programs reach the greatest number of individuals possible while maintaining long-term sustainability. In addition, while I’ve been fortunate enough to work alongside some great mentors on Casa’s small six-person staff, I’ve also had the opportunity to learn a lot about mentorship itself throughout our organization’s summer programming, where I’ve supported lessons on saving, investing, entrepreneurship, and more.”

All in all, it’s hard to list all of the ways in which working at Casa de Amistad this summer has been so rewarding for me.”

For our fifth intern feature, we have Amalya Ottero Gottfried ‘29!

First and Last Name: Amalya Otero Gottfried

Class Year: 2029

Major(s)/ Minor(s)/Sequence(s): Public Policy

Hometown: London, England

“This summer, I am working at FORA, Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America. My role as an Educational Intern is to provide one-on-one tutoring to students from unsafe countries such as Burma and Afghanistan. The purpose of this program is to prepare students to be successful members of society after they graduate high school by ensuring a solid educational foundation. This is done through instruction in English and math. In working at this non-profit organization, I have found great value not only in being a role model the kids can learn from, both academically and socially, but also in being someone they feel comfortable with. I am very grateful for this opportunity, and hope to do something similar in the future.”

For our fourth intern feature, we have Kahani Malhotra ‘27!
First and Last Name: Kahani Malhotra Class Year: 2027 Major(s): Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) and Media Studies Hometown(s): New Delhi, India & Houston, TX “As a Press Intern with Human Rights Watch, one of the world’s leading organizations dedicated to defending human rights, I’ve had the honor of spending my summer helping get their work out to the world.

Every year, HRW publishes over 100 reports that expose human rights violations globally and pressure governments and other powerful agencies to take action. The press team plays a crucial role in getting these reports in the hands of journalists and policymakers by pitching HRW’s work to media outlets, issuing press releases, and hosting press conferences.

Having a strong background in journalism, this summer has been an incredible opportunity to see the other side of the coin, and understand the immense work that goes into uplifting the voices that often go unheard. As a Press Intern, I’ve built pitch lists on journalists everywhere from Indonesia to Malawi, analyzed HRW’s media mentions to put briefing documents together, and helped organize a press conference on human rights abuses in a security partnership between Ecuador and the U.S.

Working with such a dedicated team has shown me the vast coordination and skill necessary to get crucial research out to the world quickly and accurately. I can’t wait to spend the next few weeks continuing to support HRW’s mission — all the while soaking up as much of D.C. as I can!”

For our third intern feature, we have Olivia Peck ‘28! First and Last Name: Olivia Peck Class Year: 2028 Major(s)/ Minor(s)/ Sequence(s): Government and Philosophy with a sequence in Leadership.
Hometown: Ridgefield, CT.

“ I’m working at CT Against Gun Violence this summer, an organization that focuses mainly on helping pass gun control legislation and educating about gun violence to help everyone achieve their human right to live without fear of violence. As an intern, I have attended tabling events, spoken at a Wear Orange press conference in collaboration with a local hospital, and conducted research.”

For our next intern feature we have Viviana!
Viviana Alvarez de la Cadena Garza
2027
Environment, Economics and Politics
Nuevo León, México
This summer, I’m interning with the Bayha Group, an educational consulting and grant-writing firm that partners with organizations to expand access to opportunity, including through programs that open professional pathways for young people. I serve as a program guide for their high school internship program, where students get hands-on experience working as consultants on real projects. My role is to mentor the students day-to-day and help ensure the program runs smoothly, from supporting their project work to keeping them engaged and confident. What’s most significant to me is watching students who have never been in a professional environment realize they belong in one. Access to early career experiences is a form of equity, and getting to help make that access real for these students has been the most rewarding part of my summer.

John K. Roth Human Rights Research Fellowship Program Presentations! Join us on May 4, 2026 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm in Kravis 367!

Research fellows work with a faculty advisor on a year-long project related to human rights, Holocaust, or genocide studies. All majors and class years are eligible for fellowships, as well as seniors working on relevant honors theses.

We will hear from this year’s fellows who will share highlights and conclusions from their research projects. Light refreshments will be provided.

Remarkable Athenaeum with Cristian Eduardo and Yasmin Vafa this past Friday. The panel discussed the new “Buyers’ Unmasked” report, which details who is fueling modern s*x trade, and the inner workings of this illegal market.

Join us for this exciting event this Wednesday. Register now: https://claremontmckenna.co1..com/jfe/form/SV_4ZyucYJGgWxjbSu

Please join the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights to participate in a legal clinic focused on asylum and immigration law.

Friday, February 13th
1:00-3:00pm
Kravis Center 321

Refreshments provided!