Laika Jerome, Hofstra University
Laika Jerome is a rising senior and first-generation student at Hofstra University. She is majoring in political science and global studies and minoring in civic engagement, criminology, and philosophy of law. On campus, Laika is a fellow of the Center for Civic Engagement and has worked on several efforts such as voter registration, comprehensive voter packets, and event planning. In addition, Laika is a member of the Rabinowitz Honors College and a presidential scholar. Throughout her collegiate career, Laika has maintained the dean’s list. Additionally in 2023, she participated as a host for Hofstra’s Presidential Conference. Furthermore, Laika has been inducted into Phi Eta Sigma, Pi Sigma Alpha, and will be inducted into Gamma Theta Upsilon. In the future, Laika hopes to embark on research connecting past phenomena of political extremism in the U.S. and the rest of the world to modern ones. She is also interested in research regarding the politics of countries in Africa and Asia. Upon graduation, Laika plans to pursue a joint J.D./Ph.D. degree.