2026 ENACT Corps
The ENACT Corps is generously supported by The Louis D. Brandeis Legacy Fund for Social Justice.
ENACT is thrilled to announce the second cohort of the ENACT Corps Summer Internship Program.
What is the ENACT Corps?
ENACT is offering a summer supervised internship opportunity for Brandeis undergraduate students that includes substantive work and professional growth. Students will be supervised by both the internship site supervisor as well as Assistant Director of Research at ENACT, Charlotte Powley. The internship will run for approximately eight weeks, with a commitment of approximately 30 hours per week. Charlotte Powley, the Assistant Director of Research for ENACT will meet with students as a group once per week for workshops on career advising and professionalism. The internship includes a stipend of $4,500 for students (compensated by ENACT).
Who is in the newest cohort of the ENACT Corps?
Maya Azoulay is a Health, Science, Society, and Policy major with a minor in Legal Studies. She is anticipated to graduate in May 2027, and she will continue her education at the Heller School in the MPP program. Maya is from Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. She is looking forward to this opportunity because it will give her experience in policy and advocacy, skills needed for her future career. She is also looking forward to experiencing working in the State House, and seeing how the state legislature works from a close-view.
Luke Farberman is a rising Senior from Ardsley, New York. He is majoring in Political Science and minoring in History and AAPI Studies. He is excited to engage in constructive research, policy and advocacy work that contributes to meaningful change and benefits for Massachusetts residents. He is also looking forward to seeing the Sacred Cod in the State House!
Sarah Jafary is an undergraduate student at Brandeis University majoring in International and Global Studies with a minor in Legal Studies, and is expected to graduate in 2028. She is an international student from Pakistan and Singapore who is actively involved in campus communities, including student leadership, cultural, and advocacy organizations. Sarah is particularly interested in the intersection of law, policy, and public health. She looks forward to the ENACT Corps program as an opportunity to further develop her research and advocacy skills through hands-on experience at the National Prison Debate League.
Sydney Jones (Syd) is from Hawaii and will be graduating in May of 2028. She is double majoring in Psychology and Health: Science, Society, and Policy with a minor in Legal Studies. Syd is looking forward to ENACT Corps because she is excited to learn about what violence prevention looks like in a larger community setting.
Belinda Lichtenfeld is a Politics and Environmental Studies double major with a minor in International & Global Studies. She is a rising senior that intends to graduate in December 2026. Belinda is originally from Robbinsville, NJ but is excited to expand her experiences in the Greater Boston Area through an internship with the Mayor of Cambridge. She is passionate about utilizing the skills acquired through her rigorous studies and internships to pursue a career in environmental advocacy at the local level.
Jahnvi Mundra is a rising junior from Poughkeepsie, New York, majoring in Psychology and English and minoring in Philosophy and Legal Studies. Jahnvi is passionate about social justice, advocacy, and community service. She is excited for the opportunity to learn more about educational initiatives supporting incarcerated people.
Trishna Nikte is a rising junior originally from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. At Brandeis University, she studies Politics and International & Global Studies, with minors in Legal Studies and South Asian Studies. She expects to graduate in May of 2028. Trishna is looking forward to this opportunity because she has been learning more about the legislative process this semester, and is very excited to take a hands-on approach in understanding how to make a true impact.
Sanjay Robles is a sophomore at Brandeis University, triple-majoring in American Studies, Business, and Psychology with a minor in Legal Studies. He is expected to graduate in 2028 and is originally from Los Angeles, California. He is looking forward to this opportunity as a way to further develop his academic and professional interests, particularly in areas related to law, policy, and community impact.
Jateja Spriggs is a rising junior at Brandeis University majoring in Politics and African and African American Studies, with minors in Legal Studies and Journalism. Originally from Brockton, Massachusetts, Jateja is deeply committed to exploring the intersections of law, policy, and social equity through both academic and community-based work. She is passionate about amplifying underrepresented voices and using research and storytelling as tools for change. Jateja is looking forward to the ENACT Fellowship as an opportunity to deepen her advocacy skills, engage in meaningful policy work, and collaborate with others who are equally committed to creating impactful change.
Shelby Terry from Atlanta Georgia is a rising junior majoring in Film & Interactive Media with minors in Journalism and Legal studies. She is eager to join ENACT Corps to bridge her passion for storytelling with hands-on experience in legislative processes and community advocacy.
Daniel Willis is an economics major at Brandeis with minors in politics and legal studies. He is originally from Needham, MA, and he is expected to graduate in the spring of 2027. Daniel is excited to learn more about the legislative process and pursue his interests in economic equity, workers’ rights, immigrant rights, and access to education.