Name: Lara Mohammad Hafez

Recipient Year: 2024

Major: Law

Description: Lara Hafez '27 graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with University Distinction from Stanford University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, complemented by a minor in Human Rights & Islamic Studies and will attend Columbia Law School. Her academic pursuits at Stanford culminated in an honors thesis titled "Compromised Marginality: Rethinking Political Engagement and Identity Formation within MENA Communities," which explores the nuanced intersections of identity and political activism for members of the Middle Eastern and North African community. During her tenure at Stanford, Lara was deeply involved in various leadership roles, including being President of both the Muslim Student Union and Students for Justice in Palestine. Lara also made substantial contributions as a Legal Research Intern at Her Lawyer in Los Angeles supporting women through their legal troubles. She has been recognized with several accolades, including the Stanford Award of Excellence and the 30 under 30 Award.

School Name: Stanford

Sponsor: Afzal Family Foundation

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