PRESIDENT: Hannah Girma

Hannah is the 2025-2026 President of the Harvard Undergraduate Black Pre-Law Association. She is a junior in Lowell House studying a double concentration in Psychology and Sociology. On campus, Hannah is also involved in Professor John Weisz's Lab for Youth Mental Health, the Small Claims Advisory Service, and the Honor Council. She is excited to help Harvard's Black pre-law students get to know each other and learn more about the legal field!

VICE PRESIDENT: Nevaeh Dos Santos

Nevaeh is the 2025-2026 Vice President of the Harvard Undergraduate Black Pre-Law Association. Nevaeh is a junior in Leverett House studying Economics and Computer Science. She has also been involved in Harvard Greener Scott Scholars, BLK Capital Management, Business Brilliance, Harvard Financial Analysts, and so much more! This summer she served as a senior counselor at a summer camp for underserved youth in Cambridge. Nevaeh is excited to continue being active with the Black Pre-Law community by providing resources for students to learn about the legal field and law school through connecting with others in the field and participating in hands on activities!

TREASURER: Lauren Cruickshank

Lauren is the 2025–2026 Treasurer of the Harvard Undergraduate Black Pre-Law Association. She is a junior studying Government with a secondary in Psychology and a language citation in American Sign Language. On campus, she is a member of the Association of Black Harvard Women, serves as the Director of the Deaf Awareness Coalition, and is an Ignite Fellow with Teach For America. Beyond campus, Lauren enjoys volunteering with the Cambridge After-School Program and taking long walks by the river. She is passionate about advancing equity and justice by amplifying the voices of Black pre-law students and ensuring they have the tools, opportunities, and representation needed to transform the legal field.

Co-Director OF PARTNERSHIPS: Eman Abdurezak

Eman is the 2025-2026 Co-Director of Partnerships of the Harvard Undergraduate Black Pre-Law Association. Eman is a junior in Lowell House studying Economics and Sociology on the Data Analytics track. Eman is looking forward to engaging more of the black community with BPLA programming, and inviting exciting guests to de-mystify what opportunities exist in the world of law. Eman is excited about growing our community and hopes to see everyone at future BPLA events!

Co-Director OF PARTNERSHIPS:

Hable Fitsum

Hable is the 2025–2026 Co-Director of Partnerships of the Harvard Undergraduate Black Pre-Law Association. She is a junior in Lowell House studying Government with a secondary in Economics. On campus, she is involved with Amnesty International, the Harvard Ethiopian and Eritrean Students Association, and the Lowell House Committee. Outside of campus, she volunteers with Greater Boston Legal Services in the Employment Law Unit. Hable is excited to strengthen BPLA’s collaborations by inviting exciting speakers, fostering partnerships, and creating opportunities that connect members with the broader legal community!

Co-DIRECTOR OF Communications: Jubi Oladipo

Jubi is the 2025-2026 Co-Communications Chair of the Harvard Undergraduate Black Pre-Law Association. Jubi is a sophomore in Cabot House studying History and African American Studies. She's also pursuing a secondary in Ethnicity, Migration, and Rights and a language citation in Korean. On campus, she is involved with the Harvard Crimson and the Association of Black Harvard Women. She also volunteers for the Small Claims Advisory Service and the Harvard Undergraduate Legal Committee. This year, Jubi is excited to highlight and promote all of BPLA's amazing programming to the wider Harvard community!

Co-DIRECTOR OF Communications: Kelli Higgins

Kelli is the 2025-2026 Co-Communications Chair of the Harvard Undergraduate Black Pre-Law Association. Kelli is a sophomore in Eliot House studying Government on a pre-law track. On campus, Kelli is involved with The Harvard Crimson, Institute of Politics, Association of Black Harvard Women, Greener Scott Scholars, and the Harvard Crimson Dance Team. Outside of campus, Kelli is passionate about public policy and activism; having worked on congressional internships and governmental affairs in her home state of Michigan. Kelli is delighted to connect Black Pre-Law students of all backgrounds through amplifying Black voices in the legal field; making the community stronger than ever.