Saron Weldemariam

Saron Weldemariam graduated from Santa Clara University with majors in Political Science and Sociology with a minor in International Studies. As an immigrant from Eritrea, she brings a deeply personal and global perspective to her academic and ethical work. Saron is passionate about immigration justice and policy, especially the ethical responsibilities of nations toward asylum seekers and displaced populations. She used her fellowship opportunity to explore the ethical dimensions of global asylum systems and how national policies shape the destinies of people seeking refuge, drawing from both international frameworks and her own lived experience.