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Afiya Dede
student worker, UMES office of the president
Location: Princess Anne, MD United States
Joined: Apr 13th, 2026

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I am a Criminal Justice student at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, graduating December 2026 with a 3.8 GPA. I serve as National Vice President of Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society, where I secured a Maryland Governor's Office keynote speaker for a 500+ attendee national conference. As a Fannie Angelos Program Scholar at the University of Baltimore School of Law, I am one of 22 HBCU students selected for this competitive pre-law program. I also work in the Office of the President at UMES and serve as a Senior Resident Assistant. Multilingual in English, isiZulu, isiNdebele, and isiXhosa, I bring an international perspective to my work in criminal justice and public interest law.

Life & Professional Aspirations:

My goal is to attend law school and pursue a career in public interest law, focusing on women's and children's rights. Shaped by my African heritage and multilingual background, I am committed to using the law as a tool for advocacy and systemic change, particularly for vulnerable and underserved communities.

Education (request update)

University of Maryland Eastern Shore class of 2026

Undergrad Major: Criminal Justice