Kaya is a Brookline High School (in Massachusetts) alumni, and a current freshman at Harvard University majoring in psychology and minoring in either government or economics. She hopes to study the intersections between psychology and the justice system, and she sees herself pursuing a career as a lawyer or in criminal justice reform.

Alex is a senior at Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School and is passionate about public policy and political philosophy. She is especially interested in immigration policy and runs a podcast, Dishing on Immigration, which aims to share immigrant stories. Alex is excited to learn from her peers and surround herself by the next generation of lawyers and social scientists on the HSLS board. In her free time, Alex enjoys traveling, playing field hockey, and running. 

Rania is a sophomore at McNair Academic High School. She has a lot of different collections, such as plush animals and sweatshirts (reference the photo of her wearing a sweater in LA). Volleyball (but not those 7 a.m. practices) and cooking are two of her favorite activities as well. She is interested in learning how the legal system works and how it relates to race, power, and class, which is why she opted to join the board!

Jen has been teaching for 20 years, 16 years of which she has spent at Brookline High School in Brookline, MA, She runs the high school's Legislature, Judiciary, and Student Council. Her interest in this project began with her role as the Director of the Whipple Writing Fellowship, a program that encourages excellence in writing at BHS through a variety of programs. Jen earned her BA in Education and History at Mount Holyoke College, her Masters in History at UMass, and her PhD in Educational Leadership at Lesley University.  

Ethan is a junior at the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey. He grew up in Hong Kong and is interested in studying political science, law, and history. In particular, Ethan is passionate about environmental law and criminal justice reform. Outside of school, he is a huge Arsenal fan and has a pet dog named Simba.

Maya is currently a senior at McNair Academic High School in Jersey City, New Jersey. She is interested in all aspects of political science, international relations, and law. Her involvement with the journal has come from her fascination with law and the opportunity to create student-accessible spaces. Outside of school and the journal, Maya enjoys playing club soccer, listening to music, hanging out with friends, and traveling. 

Mia McElhatton is a senior at Central High School in Philadelphia, PA. She has worked as the community organizer intern for the Women’s Community Revitalization Project, an affordable housing nonprofit for women of color, and is Central’s mock trial captain, a writer for her school paper, and assistant editor for a city-wide school district paper. Mia is also University of Pennsylvania young scholar and plans on majoring in political science, sociology, and/or philosophy. She is passionate about increasing equity and equality through government, law, social science research, and nonprofit efforts. She is excited to help expand the High School Journal for Law and Society and continue her passion for learning. 

Enya is a senior at Newton South high school in Newton, Massachusetts. She is interested in international relations, law, and business, and works on the journal due to a passion for social justice. In her free time, Enya enjoys debating, rock climbing, and reading.

Tiffany is a junior at The Lawrenceville School in New Jersey. She is passionate about law and history. In her free time, Tiffany enjoys reading, writing, and playing the flute. She is thrilled to be working on the journal this year!