FLA Student Committee
Many college and university students want to live in a world where workers’ rights are protected, and workplaces are fair and safe. These students aim to make this a reality through their academic study, campus leadership, and extracurricular activities.
FLA supports college students dedicated to human rights through a student committee that provides opportunities for real-world learning, professional development, and networking with peers, subject matter experts, and FLA staff.
The connections I made were amazing and I truly would not have been able to find so many professionals who have helped me on my journey to deciding what I want to do after I graduate.
Professional development
Monthy seminars during the academic year offer students the opportunity to network with peers, learn from subject matter experts, and interact with professionals and academics in the fields of human rights and social responsibility.
Access to resources
Committee members gain access to FLA e-Learning modules, invitations to board and University Caucus meetings, and opportunities to attend other events. Students receive regular emails with resources and timely information.
Student Committee Journal
Students can choose to contribute to the annual Student Committee Journal: Social Responsibility Topics of the 21st Century. By writing an article and/or supporting the peer editing process, students have the opportunity to apply learning, showcase leadership, and demonstrate scholarship in human rights and social responsibility.
This was a great experience to discuss labor policy and practices outside of the classroom. I enjoyed having the opportunity to network with so many individuals with the same interest in fair labor as myself.
Committee application process
Undergraduate or graduate students at FLA member colleges and universities in North America are eligible to apply for the FLA Student Committee.
Ideal candidates demonstrate a personal, professional, and/or academic interest in human rights, labor conditions, and social responsibility. Students should be able to commit three to five hours per month during the academic year.
The 2024-2025 application window was August 15 – September 29, 2024. Committee convenings began in early October.
2024-25 Student Committee Members
- Suparna Agrawal, Cornell University
- Laura Blanton, University of Texas at Austin
- Abigail Burke, Lewis and Clark College
- Bridget Fahey, Boise State University
- Athena Garcia, University of Maryland
- Gabriella Gooden, University of Delaware
- Constance Holder, The University of Utah
- Vasty Jean Francois, Lewis and Clark College
- Rachel Labi, Purdue University
- Jocelyn Leon, University of California, Merced
- Kendall Ludwig, University of Delaware
- Paul Macharia, University of Washington
- Ianna Madden, San Diego State University
- Aditya Madupur, University of Pittsburgh
- Ellory Overcast, University of Michigan
- Noel Seo, Stanford University
- Simran Shenoy, University of Connecticut
- Vevina Shipanga, Ball State University
- Loren Steinberg, University of Michigan
- Carsyn Stipp, Lewis and Clark College
- Brad Turner, Ball State University
- Grace Utter, University of Texas at Austin
- Nabila Wilson, Furman University
- Matthew Zavelson, American University