Nia Tomalin, a double major in history and human rights, is a member of the Barnard College of Columbia University Class of 2026. Guided by a deep commitment to women’s rights, education, racial equality, and environmental justice, Ms. Tomalin’s academic focus primarily centers on the thematic concentration of War, Conflict, and Revolution. She advocates for the advancement of these issues in every avenue of her life. Ms. Tomalin’s undergraduate experience includes service as the social justice chair of the Columbia Pad project, a food insecurity advocate as a Barnard Athena Fellow, and staff writer for the Columbia University Political Review. Internships with United States Congresswoman Kathy Castor and the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs underscore her professional prioritization of human rights and social justice. Throughout her formative education at the Canterbury School of Florida, Ms. Tomalin led student advocacy in many ways, including leadership roles with Youth United for Global Action, the Student Diversity Leadership Coalition, and the Women’s and Human Rights Club. In 2020 she founded an environmental stewardship program called “ Love Where You Live,” in partnership with the municipal park service, that created opportunities for youth in underserved communities to advocate for environmental protections. She also co-led an effort, in partnership with the League of Women Voters, to supply local high schools with resources to support the menstrual equity movement. Ms. Tomalin plans to pursue a career of professional advocacy and action for systems change that advances equity and reinforces the rights of marginalized people.