David Tamay, a junior studying political science at the George Washington University, has been selected as a fellow for the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center’s John Lewis Young Leaders program (JLYL). The year-long undergraduate fellowship prepares college students for a future in community organizing and civic engagement.
The Kennedy Human Rights Young Leaders program was established in 2017 and later redesigned in 2022 to honor the late civil rights leader, John Lewis. Throughout the year, each JLYL fellow works on a capstone project that provides hands-on opportunities to engage their campus and local communities in human rights work. Fellows receive resources and support to ensure their success in the program, including training workshops, mentorship from Kennedy Human Rights staff, financial support and access to an extensive network of human rights professionals.