CENTER FOR

IMMIGRANT JUSTICE

Student Fellows

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Kristina Goshorn

Kristina is a first-generation college and law student at Rutgers Camden. She is Co-President of APALSA, a Social Justice Scholar, member of the Minority Student Program, and she has participated in several pro bono programs with the Legal Services of NJ (LSNJ) and the International Refugee Assistance Program (IRAP). Born in Okinawa, Japan to her U.S. Army Veteran father and immigrant mother from the Philippines, Kristina has always had an inclusive philosophy towards others. Kristina grew up in Gettysburg, PA and attended Albright College, concentrating in Spanish and International Relations. She later studied abroad in Santiago, Chile, where she also volunteered with the Ministry of Education of Chile as an English Teacher’s Assistant. Upon graduation in May 2018, Kristina was hired to complete two internships for U.S. Congressional representatives, U.S. Senator Bob Casey Jr. and Representative Dina Titus. Kristina has primarily worked as an immigration paralegal prior to law school. During her 1L summer, she interned with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of PA. She aspires to be an Assistant U.S. Attorney one day in her legal career or an immigration attorney. She lives in Philadelphia, and her favorite pastimes include running, rock climbing, and cooking. 

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Erick Guerra

Erick Guerra is currently enrolled as an evening student at Rutgers Law School, expected graduation date of 2025. His concentration is in the field of immigration law, which stems from his personal experiences with the immigration system. His studies have focused on refugee and asylum law, immigration detention, and sanctuary law. In his professional role, Erick serves as the Director of Operations at Crenshaw Associates, an executive leadership development firm. His professional background spans operations, project management, and data analytics. Erick is a graduate of Berkeley College, holding a B.A. in Business, and holds a certificate in Project Management from New York University.

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Damanjit Kaur

I, Damanjit Kaur, am the first generation of an immigrant family and a dedicated student at Rutgers University-Newark. I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Economics with a minor in Legal Studies, and I am on track to graduate in Spring 2026. I bring a wealth of experience as an intern at Musto and Aleveras Law Firm and my work with the Prosecutor’s office at Woodbridge Municipal Court. In the upcoming Fall 2024 semester, I am honored to serve as an ambassador for the Legal Professionals Learning Community’s upcoming cohort and as the Vice President for the Sikh Student Association. As a pre-law student at Rutgers University Newark, I am enthusiastic about the fellowship opportunity with the Rutgers Center for Immigration Justice.

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Vinya Lingamneni

Vinya is a junior at Rutgers University working to pursue a career in public policy and law. She serves as Secretary of the Rutgers Undergraduate Student Assembly and is an Executive Board Member for the Rutgers Art History Association. Additionally, she teaches a first-year course on Law and Leadership and interns at the Office of Senator Cory Booker. In her spare time, Vinya enjoys golfing and reading.



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Chaewon (Jessica) Park

Chaewon (Jessica) Park is a law student at Rutgers Law- Newark, expected to graduate in 2026. Jessica is Co-President of Immigrant Rights Collective, Social Media Chair of APALSA, and Minority Students Program Scholar. Immigrated from South Korea at the age of 11, her immigration experience and interaction with complex immigration law inspired her to attend law school and continue working for immigrant’s rights. Jessica graduated from Columbia University and holds a B.A. in Comparative Literature with a concentration in Education Studies. Before law school, Jessica worked as an Immigrant Justice Organizer at MinKwon Center for Community Action in Flushing, New York and Project Researcher at CUNY Initiative for Immigration and Education.

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Hanna Wargula

Hanna Wargula is a 4LE at Rutgers Law School in Newark. She is a Fellow with the Immigrant Rights Clinic and was previously the co-chair and treasurer of the Public Interest Law Student Association. Since beginning at Rutgers Law, she has worked with adult and youth immigrants through her legal internships at Kids in Need of Defense (KIND Newark) and Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative in the Immigrant Rights Clinic at Rutgers Law School. Hanna is a graduate of Seton Hall University where she received a dual B.S. in Diplomacy and International Relations and Modern Languages (Spanish and Arabic). Prior to attending law school, Hanna was a care coordinator for immigrant survivors of torture in Buffalo, NY where she delivered case management services focused on holistic care. She received a certificate in Global Medical Health from Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma and remains interested in immigrant mental health and how it relates to legal processes. Hanna plans to graduate in December 2024 with the goal of continuing a career in immigration law.