
Naomy - WCL Fellow Office Hours
Dwight 208
50 College St, South Hadley, MA 01075, United States
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Our Weissman Fellow Office Hours are back! Stop by to Talk to Asmi about: Networking as an International Student, Independent Research through lynk, Cultural heritage and identity, International Relations, South Asian Studies, and Development studies
About Asmi: Asmi Shrestha, a member of the class of 2026, is pursuing a double major in International Relations and South Asian Studies with a nexus in Development Studies. With a keen interest in understanding global interactions, she aspires to contribute to the discourse on foreign policy in the South Asian region.
Currently, Shrestha serves as the president of the International Relations club, the Secretary of the Nepali Student Organization (NEPSO), and the Social Chair of AWAZ. Through her role at the Weissman Center, she aims to create an inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can explore their leadership potential and foster personal growth.
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Our Weissman Fellow Office Hours are back! Stop by to Talk to Naomy about: the semester in DC, Archival Research, Advocacy and Organizing, and receiving the Gilman Scholarship
About Noamy:
Naomy Poot Ibarra is a junior at Mount Holyoke College, passionately dedicated to decolonizing academic and professional spaces. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in Environmental Studies, alongside a certificate in Native American and Indigenous Studies, Naomy is committed to critically examining power structures, fostering inclusivity, and driving social change. Their academic journey has led them to explore a diverse range of subjects, including intersectionality, social justice, and the lived experiences of historically marginalized communities. Naomy's particular focus lies in understanding the intricate connections between Indigenous rights, gender equity, and political engagement. In the fall of 2023, Naomy conducted research on settler colonialism through an independent study with Professor Adam Hilton, focusing on the impact of settler colonialism on land dispossession and the interactions of resistance and resilience within Indigenous justice movements.
Through experiences like interning at the ACLU’s National Political Advocacy Department during their participation in the MHC Washington Semester Program at American University in the Fall of 2023, Naomy has honed their skills in public policy and human rights advocacy. Recognized as a Future History Maker Award recipient for their work surrounding Indigenous Justice by Estee Lauder and Hispanas Organized for Political Equality and selected for the CHCI 2022 Leadership Conference, this demonstrates Naomy's commitment to effecting change. Through academic pursuits and activism, Naomy seeks to challenge dominant narratives and empower marginalized voices. Their goal is to continue this work in D.C., where they hope to further contribute to policy initiatives and social justice causes.