Our panel brings together diverse internship experiences centered around empowering underserved communities through financial literacy, legal advocacy, and community engagement. Maelyn worked on economic and financial empowerment for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, providing workshops, housing support, and financial aid assistance. Rocio supported DV survivors and people in recovery by filing restraining orders, accompanying clients to court, and co-facilitating support groups. Winfred worked with a nonprofit focused on community growth through financial education and social impact investments. Abigail assisted a special education law firm, studying the field while handling client intakes and legal paperwork to fight discrimination against children with disabilities. Together, we highlight the impact of providing individuals with the resources to take control of their financial and legal futures, and reflect on key themes that unite our experiences. Join us for a discussion on our collective journey toward supporting marginalized communities.

Moderator: Becky Packard, Mary E. Woolley Professor of Psychology and Education

• Insights from a Summer in Special Education Law
  Abigail McKeon '26, English and Classics Double Major
• Technology in Community Empowerment
  Winfred Mulwa '25, Data Science & Economics double major
• Enhancing Wellness for Survivors of Sexual Assault: Lessons on Economic Empowerment for Marginalized Communities
  Maelyn Brade '25, International Relations Major, Geography Minor
• Empowering Survivors: My Journey into Domestic Violence Advocacy at the Salasin Project Rocio
  Diarte George '25, Psychology Major, Sociology Minor, Non-Profit Nexus