Laila Dames
Class of 2027
Laila Dames is a student from Miami, Florida studying Public Policy. On campus, she is involved in various cultural clubs and volunteers to serve as a mentor for youth. She is interested in education policy and the school to prison pipeline; Laila is passionate about creating more equitable public schools, especially for minority students who are often marginalized in the public education system. She has previously participated in two Bass Connections research groups titled “Developing Best Practices for Trauma Informed Teaching and Learning,” and “Providing Emotional Support for Child in War Zones (Gaza and the West Bank).” In her free time, you will often find Laila on FaceTime with her baby siblings or laughing with friends.
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