Arabella Walley

Arabella Walley, ‘24, who is graduating from Stanford with a bachelor’s in international relations and a minor in human rights, says her education has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the “conflicts, dilemmas, and human rights abuses that occur globally.”

“Choosing these two subjects was, in fact, my way of trying to understand the world around me a little bit better,” she explained. “And while there is still much more for me to learn, I feel emboldened and excited to start thinking toward potential solutions.”

Following graduation, she will pursue a John Gardner Public Service Fellowship, which allows graduating seniors to work for 10 months in a public service or social impact organization of their choice alongside a mentor who is a senior leader.

“I’m hoping to work at the state or city level in U.S. immigration policy as I plan to pursue a lifelong career in this field,” shared Walley. “After years of studying immigration, I am incredibly excited to begin my career in human rights and learn more about what it takes to reform a system as complex (and flawed) as the U.S. immigration system.”

Read more about Arabella and her fellowship here!