Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching & Service
Center for Social Justice Research, Teaching & Service

Justice Graduate Interns

Hanane

Hanane Idihoum

Engaged Scholarship

She/Her

Hanane is a first-year graduate student in the Master’s in Arab Studies program. She is originally from Tiznit, Morocco. Hanane graduated from St. Olaf College in 2023 with a B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology, Race and Ethnic Studies and a concentration in Film Studies. During her undergraduate time, she participated in research projects on the Middle East and North Africa and interned with several non-profit organizations in the Twin Cities. Prior to joining Georgetown University, she spent a year working in a refugee resettlement agency in Minneapolis where she coordinated with local, federal and international organizations to provide services to refugees. In her free time, Hanane enjoys cooking, going on walks and exploring new coffee shops.

Nicholas Mensah

Nicholas Mensah

Climate and Environmental Justice

He/Him

Nicholas is a medical doctor and advocate for health equity and environmental sustainability. He founded the Youth Network for Health Promotion in Ghana, empowering youth to be health promoters and earning recognition as one of Ghana’s “100 Most Impactful Changemakers.” Currently pursuing a master’s in international development policy at Georgetown University, he specializes in health and environmental policy and serves as a Student Fellow at the Center for Faith and Justice. Nicholas also enjoys music, which complements his dedication to creating a healthier, more equitable world.

Tyler Machado

Educational Equity

He/Him

Tyler is a first year graduate student in the sociolinguistics Master’s program. A Jersey native, he graduated from Montclair State University in 2024 with a BA in linguistics while double minoring in history and anthropology. He has previously worked as a research assistant studying English language varieties in New Jersey; his research interests include language education accessibility, indigenous language preservation, and decolonizing academia. In his free time, Tyler enjoys exploring D.C, traveling, and reading.

Diana Morley

Educational Equity

She/her

Diana is a first-year graduate student in the English program. She comes from Syracuse, NY and graduated summa cum laude from the State University of New York College at Geneseo with a dual major in English & Adolescence Education. She plans on becoming a high school English teacher after graduation and is passionate about providing students equitable access to the resources they need to thrive.