Class of 2019

Over the fall, Jonathan Goldman launched the Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice (SCIJimmigration.org), the only national organization that trains undergrads to provide free legal representation to asylum seekers and organize for immigrant justice. Running as an Independent, Sophia Warren in November won a seat in the Maine House of Representatives, representing District 29, which covers part of her hometown of Scarborough. She assumed office on Dec. 2; her term ends in December 2022. Sophia hopes to communicate the importance of grassroots organizing — as well as the value of bringing more listening, empathy and collaboration to the work of electoral politics — in addressing key issues like climate change and health care.

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CONFIDENT STORYTELLING: A summer internship turned into a dream job for Elizabeth Cayouette ’19 (Instagram/TikTok: @cayouettemedia). As the lead videographer and editor for Aerie by American Eagle, she travels the world to produce video content that promotes female empowerment and positive body image, and encourages people to love themselves.

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THE VOTES ARE IN: Just 25 years old, Sophia Warren ’19 (Instagram: @SophiaBWarren) secured a seat in the Maine House of Representatives in November, besting the District 29 incumbent by just 230 votes. An Independent from Scarborough, she vows to work with both sides of the aisle to help Maine protect public health, aid economic recovery, emerge from the coronavirus pandemic and address the harmful effects of climate change.

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