Olivia Scott,University of Pennsylvania

Olivia Scott is a pre-medical student at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in neuroscience. Her focus is on the convergence of medicine and technology to enhance healthcare delivery, and policies governing technology implementation in healthcare systems. These interests were ignited during her experience as a Cadet in Emergency Medical Services. In EMS, she directly observed […]

Jules Salinas, University of Texas at Austin

Jules Salinas is an undergraduate student at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in International Relations and Global Studies with a focus on international security. The evolution of policy relating to emerging technology within the United States and European countries has always fascinated him, alongside their integration of groundbreaking innovations such as artificial intelligence […]

Enson Pan, Northwestern University

Enson Pan is a sophomore at Northwestern University studying Social Policy and Economics. Starting out in Public Forum debate, Enson was exposed to various theoretical resolutions— from proposing laissez-faire market-rate housing to universal price ceilings on pharmaceutical drugs—igniting his interest in political science. Now an undergraduate, Enson leverages his speech and debate background in the […]

Ezinne Okonkwo, University of California, Los Angeles

Ezinne Okonkwo is a third-year Human Biology and Society major at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Currently at UCLA, Ezinne is involved in activities that showcase her passion for public health policy, advocacy, and improving community health, especially among disadvantaged communities. She is an undergraduate research assistant with the REACH Lab where she […]

Laiba Mehmood, Rutgers University

Laiba Mehmood (she/her) is a sophomore at Rutgers University, where she is part of the Honors College and pursuing a major in political science. She actively contributes to the university community as a member of the Muslim Student Association and serves as a peer mentor, fostering unity and building bonds within the student body. With […]

Kailey Emmons, University of California, Los Angeles

Kailey is a sophomore at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she is currently pursuing a double major in Political Science and Biology. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she is highly interested in political theory and how it can be applied to the modern American political system. Her interest in legislation and […]

Akansha Bojjam, UT Austin

Akansha Bojjam is a public health major at UT Austin with a certificate in Spanish for Medical Professions. As a certified emergency medical technician, Akansha is part of Longhorn EMS, and she is also involved in student government as part of the Natural Sciences Council, where she serves on the Community Involvement committee. Akansha also […]

Michael Akoto, Rutgers University

Michael is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Rutgers University, with an expected graduation in May 2026. His academic background includes a comprehensive range of courses, such as data structures, algorithms, discrete structures, statistics for research, and linear algebra. This has fostered a strong foundation in computational thinking and problem-solving, which aligns […]

A Guide to Candidate Positions: Abortion Rights in the 2024 Election

Abortion, defined as a medical intervention to end a pregnancy, has remained a contentious issue in American politics and the judicial system for decades. The right to an abortion was first granted in the 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, which ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment right to personal privacy” included the right to […]

Candidate Positions on Abortion Policy