About Us

Jaya is a junior living in Lowell House studying Government and Philosophy in a joint concentration. She is passionate about improving the legal system to make it more accessible for all people, and is pursuing this work through both SCAS and her research assistant role at the Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School.

Kari is a junior in Quincy House studying Social Studies with a secondary in Ethnicity, Migration, and Rights. Originally from Texas, Kari is passionate about using law as a tool to address environmental injustice. She loves that SCAS allows her to interact with the Boston community and provide them with resources that are often inaccessible or difficult to navigate. Outside of SCAS, Kari teaches at the Harvard Ed Portal, serves as a Peer Advising Fellow, and organizes house programming through the Quincy House Committee. In her free time, you can find her photographing sunsets along the Charles, watching Survivor, or playing the ukulele.

Rishi is a sophomore from Dallas, Texas, in Mather House studying Applied Math & Computer Science. He has been involved with SCAS since the fall of his freshman year, most recently working on the Legal Research/Client Support Committee and as a workgroup leader on the Training Committee simultaneously. On campus, he is also involved with the men’s water polo team and Harvard Undergraduate Law Review and also enjoys keeping up with basketball, soccer, and sports in general. In the future, Rishi hopes to attend law school and pursue a career in the intersection of the business and legal sectors.

Andrei is a sophomore at the College studying Economics with a Secondary in English. Andrei comped SCAS his freshman fall and has been involved ever since. He loves that SCAS allows him to serve the people in his community, putting his skills to work for good. Outside of SCAS, Andrei enjoys fellowship with his church, being involved with the Harvard Undergraduate Veritas Forum, reading (Jane Austen and Christian theology are particular highlights), and hanging out in his House (the best one).

Victoria Wang is a junior in Pforzheimer House studying Sociology with a secondary in Government. She is passionate about restorative/transformative justice and criminal justice, particularly through the lens of public policy and law. On campus, some of the organizations she has particularly enjoyed being involved with are the Policy Program (an undergraduate think tank that works with community partners to conduct policy research), club rock climbing, and—of course—SCAS! She has been a member of SCAS since her first semester of college and looks forward to many more semesters to come!

Julia Tellides is a junior in Leverett House studying History and Classics. Julia is interested in public interest law and joined SCAS to be able to use law to actually help people. The best part of SCAS for her is always hearing from the clients about how volunteers were able to assist them. Outside of SCAS, Julia is on the Ethics Bowl team and plays intramural sports for her house.

Falina is a sophomore at Harvard College studying sociology and getting a citation in Swahili. She is interested in studying immigration on an international level and hopes to work in that area in the future. Outside of SCAS, she also works with The Right to Immigration Institute, a nonprofit based in Waltham, MA, and is involved with Christian community on campus as well as several cultural organizations. She also loves biking, reading, going for runs when it’s warm, and learning guitar. Falina loves being able to interact directly with SCAS clients and help them get the help they need!

Bobby Degeratu is a sophomore studying History with a secondary in Government. Born in Greece to Romanian parents, he grew up in the beautiful city of Las Vegas. At Harvard, he is passionate about volunteer work and law-related organizations, teaching and tutoring as part of PBHA's CHANCE program, and the IOP's Cit Tut and CIVICS programs. He enjoys working within immigration law as an intern with Cho Law LLC, and is an avid writer, working with the Harvard Undergraduate Law Review and The Crimson. In his first full semester in SCAS, he worked with the Legal Research committee to support complicate client situations while revamping the SCAS wiki, and hopes to further his involvement with SCAS to make as positive an impact on the community as possible.

Hailing from Sharon, Massachusetts, Ezra is a junior living in Leverett House and concentrating in Social Studies where he studies crime and inequality in the United States. He is passionate about improving the criminal justice system and serving underprivileged individuals, which has led him to be involved in SCAS since his freshman fall. When not busy with school, Ezra loves backpacking, biking, kayaking, and hiking. He would love to get to meet you and talk about SCAS, Harvard, the outdoors, or anything else!

Julia is a junior in Quincy House studying Sociology and Government. She has been involved with SCAS since her freshman fall, and she served as Case Management Director during the 2022 Board term. She is pre-law and is passionate about a range of social issues, including criminal justice and climate change. In her free time, you can find Julia reading fiction, playing intramural volleyball or basketball for Quincy (best house!), or reviewing concerts and other media for the Arts board of the Crimson.

Selam Ambaw is a sophomore in Dunster House from Flemington, NJ. She studies Sociology and Linguistics and outside of SCAS, she is involved in the Harvard Votes Challenge, Model UN, and the Harvard College Consulting Group. Having joined SCAS her freshman year, she is invested in how the organization can meet the needs of the greater Boston community, as well as empower people with information to best protect their interests. As a Community Resource Director, she is able to create and disseminate resources and educaitonal materials for this very purpose.

Dina Kobeissi is originally from Boston and is currently a junior at Harvard studying Government and Modern Middle Eastern Studies. She joined SCAS because she is passionate about helping ensure accessibility of legal information to all communities. Aside from SCAS, she is involved in the Institute of Politics, Harvard Arab Women’s Collective, and Harvard Model Congress. In her free time, she likes to play basketball, spend time with friends, and travel.

Samantha is sophomore ('25 ) in Adams Housing studying Government and History. She joined SCAS in her freshman fall in order to give back to the greater Massachusetts community during her time at Harvard. Outside of SCAS, she is a member of the IOP Student Advisory Committee and is involved in the IOP Policy Program and Radcliffe Research Partnership.

Shreya is a junior at Harvard studying Molecular and Cellular Biology and Government. Shreya strongly believes that the greatest issues of our modern world accentuate the need for syncretism between science and politics. She is passionate about using law to bridge the gap between the two and address salient issues of reproductive rights and affordable health-care. Beyond SCAS, she is involved with student government, CONTACT Peer Counseling, and singing with Harvard Radcliffe Collegium Musicum and Harvard College Opera.

Rachel Cevallos plans on concentrating in Government, and is an aspiring lawyer. Outside of SCAS, she is also involved in the Harvard International Review and the Harvard Undergraduate Legal Committee. In her free time, she enjoys visiting museums, trying out new restaurants with friends, and reading. She is looking forward to a great year and helping people through SCAS!

Kaitlyn Tran is a first-year from St. Louis, MO planning to study Government and English. She joined SCAS because of her passion to lower barriers of access to legal information. Outside of SCAS, she's involved in the Harvard Undergraduate Think Tank, Harvard Model Congress, and other PBHA initiatives. Her interests lie in immigration policy, foreign affairs, and intersectional activism, and, in her free time, you can find her reading translated literature or at a coffee shop!

Dylan Wilson is a member of the class of 2025 from Pineville Kentucky, currently living in Eliot. He studies government. Dylan has been a member of SCAS since his freshman year and most recently served as outreach director. He is currently serving as a co-director for SCAS in 50 states!

Edona Cosovic is a sophomore in Eliot House studying Government with a secondary in Economics. Outside of the work she does with SCAS, she writes for the Crimson, and works at a not-for-profit Democratic political consulting firm. She helps to help flip seats in pink and purple congressional districts. She’s so excited to work with SCAS this upcoming semester!

Fatima Mendoza is a first year student originally from Chicago, Illinois. She is interested in studying History & Literature, and is currently involved in Latinas Unidas and Citizenship Tutoring along with SCAS. She is especially passionate about the Latine community, and hopes to pursue a career in law that allows her to serve her community.

Felix is a sophomore from Austin, Texas, pursuing a joint concentration in Computer Science and Government. He is passionate about building services and tools that benefit communities, and is excited to be involved with providing legal information to the community. Outside of SCAS, he enjoys playing tennis, trying new recipes, and exploring recipes.

Tejas is a sophomore in Mather House studying the Classics, and he is originally from Chicago, IL. On campus, Tejas is involved in the Harvard Mock Trial Association, South Asian Association, Harvard Law School’s Legal Services Center, and, of course, SCAS! Tejas is passionate about public interest law, and he hopes to further SCAS’ position as a resource for the people of the Greater Boston Area. In his free time, Tejas loves to read and write, watch sports, and explore nature, and he is an avid photographer.