Justice Graduate Interns

Oluwatoni Abraham

Student Organizations and Leadership

Renata Cadena

Youth Justice Initiatives

Renata Cadena is a first-year master’s student in Conflict Resolution at Georgetown University, with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. As a Mexican immigrant and advocate for equity, Renata brings a deep commitment to community-based justice, youth advocacy, and restorative approaches to conflict. Her experience includes working with the Creighton University Juvenile Justice Clinic, serving as a preschool specialist, and leading DEI-focused initiatives through student government. She has also organized public programming focused on reentry support and visibility for multicultural student communities. Renata is passionate about advancing policies that center marginalized voices, and she aspires to a career in public service where she can continue building just, inclusive systems.

Noon Elmostafa

Immigrant Justice Initiatives

Grace Frunk

Engaged Scholarship

Abigail Dawit Berhane Gebreyesus

Immersion and Community-engaged Learning

Samantha Grimes

HOME: Housing / Outreach / Meals / Education

As a 2025 graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Samantha is a graduate student at Georgetown University pursuing a Master’s degree in Addiction Policy and Practice. Samantha became invested in advocacy while completing her undergraduate degree, through participation in community service initiatives with the population facing homelessness in Rockingham/Harrisonburg, VA. In addition to this work, Samantha furthered her devotion to service through an internship with the Collins Center & Child Advocacy Center.

Siya Kasat

HOME: Housing / Outreach / Meals / Education Program

Hanane Idihoum

Engaged Scholarship

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

Climate and Environmental Justice Initiative

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.

Diana Morley

Educational Equity

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.

Van Ngo

Operations

Born in the United States, and raised in Vietnam, Van Ngo is currently a graduate student in Georgetown’s Master of Science in Foreign Service program, concentrating in Global Business, Finance & Society. Her passion for public service and community engagement stems from her own immigrant family’s journey and a deep commitment to equity. Prior to Georgetown, Van worked at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam, where she led research supporting international legal and economic programs. These experiences solidified her ability to navigate cross-sector collaboration and deepened her drive to advance more inclusive systems that center marginalized voices.