Jeena Patel (she/her) is a senior at Boston University majoring in Political Science and is on the track for Environmental Law. She is from Tampa, Florida and wants to purse research that advocates for marginalized groups and dispels misinformation. Growing up in Florida she has developed a close connection to the environment and nature. Her research focuses on environmental policy, LGBTQ rights, racial equality, indigenous peoples, and economic inequality. Jeena joined ACE because she believes that accesible information about our government is imperative for democracy. She is a member of Boston University’s Model United Nations travel team and enjoys debate. Music is incredibly important to her life. Outside of school she enjoys producing music, playing the cello, guitar, piano and cooking, making art, reading, and creative writing.
