Eli J. & Phyllis N. Segal Citizen Leadership Program

This summer, our five Brandeis Segal Fellows are bringing their passion for law, education, pre-med, and health equity into mission-driven internships that reflect their personal and professional goals. From aspiring attorneys and future physicians to changemakers in classrooms and public health, each Fellow is matched with a tailored opportunity through the support of our Segal Network.

Huge thanks to our incredible host site partners for mentoring our Fellows and helping them grow as citizen leaders committed to equity, justice, and impact.

Maria Antonio

Maria Antonio, a driven Samuels Scholar, is bringing her global perspective and passion for equity to her upcoming Segal summer internship with the Healthcare Industry Resilience Collaborative (HIRC). With a background in international studies, economics, and community leadership—including past internships at JVS Boston and Ernst & Young—Maria is excited to explore the intersections of healthcare, resilience, and immigrant advocacy as she prepares for a future career in law.

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Ragini Kannan

This summer, Segal Fellow Ragini Kannan will bring her passion for health equity and tech-driven policy to her Segal summer internship at the Bureau of Community Health and Prevention (BCHAP) at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. As a Brandeis junior majoring in HSSP and Computer Science, Ragini is excited to explore how public health policies can address systemic inequities and improve healthcare access for all.

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Nikhat Meman

Brandeis junior Nikhat Meman is passionate about expanding access to healthcare and addressing health inequities—goals that drive her journey on the pre-medical track. As she awaits her summer internship match, Nikhat is excited to explore new avenues in health advocacy and deepen her understanding of how to create more equitable healthcare systems locally and globally.

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DieuYen "Yen" Nguyen

Brandeis sophomore DieuYen Nguyen is passionate about using business and law to build more equitable communities, especially in areas like immigrant advocacy and women's healthcare access. As she awaits her summer internship match, Yen is eager to dive deeper into the legal field and champion justice for under-resourced communities—bringing her values, experience, and first-gen perspective to every step of the journey.

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Zaire Simmonds

Trailblazing educator and Brandeis junior Zaire Simmonds is bringing his passion for equity, teacher preparation, and inclusive education to his Segal summer internship at DREAM Charter School. With years of experience in NYC public schools and a vision to transform education systems, Zaire is excited to dive deeper into classroom teaching and education policy as he continues working toward a more just and diverse future in education.

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