Photograph by Sara Pemberton, February 8, 2026. © 2026 Sara Pemberton. Commissioned and funded by Northern Arizona University. Used with permission.
Photograph by Sara Pemberton, February 8, 2026. © 2026 Sara Pemberton. Commissioned and funded by Northern Arizona University. Used with permission.
I’m a political science major at Northern Arizona University with minors in philosophy, law & society, and public administration of Native nations. I’m originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, and I’m Native American, Lebanese, and Mexican, identities that shape how I think about power, representation, and institutional responsibility.
My academic interests focus on race and power in politics, political communication, and how institutions respond during moments of crisis. I’ve worked on research examining immigration narratives and public discourse, and I’m currently conducting undergraduate research on the operations of Nasser Hospital in Gaza, where I am connecting with medical professionals deployed through humanitarian organizations to better understand governance and healthcare in conflict settings.
I’m proficient in programs such as LaTeX, and RStudio, which I use for academic writing, research design, and data analysis. I’m passionate about research, advocacy, and public service, and I’m always open to connecting with others working at the intersection of policy, equity, and global affairs.