Human Rights

In this #ChoosePublicService feature, Jenn Soh shares about her path to becoming a Community Impact Fellow for Ikaso Consulting.

To celebrate 10 years of the Cardinal Quarter program, former fellow Regina Kong shares how her fellowship shaped her views of service.

To celebrate 10 years of the Cardinal Quarter program, former fellow Jessica Reynoso talked about her work in government through her fellowships.

To celebrate 10 years of the Cardinal Quarter program, former fellow Tanner Christensen shares reflections from his four Cardinal Quarter fellowships.

To celebrate 10 years of the Cardinal Quarter program, former fellow Alisha Zhao talks about the impact of her fellowships.

Calista Ordas, '25, MS '26 spent a summer developing an air quality monitor deployment tool with Rise South City in South San Francisco.

Helping LGBTQ+ immigrants seek safety through legal aid in New York.

Chloe learned new advocacy skills and approaches while working for the the Colombia office of The Business and Human Rights Resource Centre.

Oscar was inspired by the ACLU attorneys who stayed in touch with the larger purpose while pursuing civil liberties and immigrant rights.

Jared reflects on his Alternative Spring Break trip to Washington, DC, focused on international human rights advocacy.

Being an immigrant often means losing agency.

Taking time to learn the history and concerns of a community to build trust and shared goals.

For her fellowship, Angela worked at MayView, a community health center that serves local low-income patients.

Zora advocated for tenants in Brooklyn through Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A.

Framing Roe v. Wade as simply a ‘woman’s’ issue excludes trans and nonbinary voices.

During her internship, Minha helped develop a child-centered education model that incorporated linguistic diversity into the curriculum.

Alicia worked for UNICEF in Cairo as a Stanford Human Rights Fellow.

Van was a volunteer interpreter with SCOPE, a hospital nonprofit that connects Stanford students with opportunities for public service.

Feelings of guilt and helplessness can push us to fight for others and overcome obstacles.

Through an internship with the the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Conflict Stabilization Operations, June learns the depth of empathy required to work as a public servant.