Jenna Hamza is a junior in the Honors College, majoring in History with a minor in Psychology and a certificate in Law and History. She is a published author whose books are written for all ages, designed to promote inclusion, empathy, and intergenerational connection through accessible storytelling. Jenna’s interest in public service is grounded in both academic inquiry and hands-on legislative experience, most recently through her internships with Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak, as part of the Rutgers Summer Service Internship (RSSI) Initiative, and Senator John McKeon.
On campus, Jenna is a mentor in the Honors College community, serves on the executive board of the Rutgers Women’s Pre-Law Society, and is an active member of the Honors Faculty Student Mentor Program. Outside the classroom, she teaches sewing lessons to students of all ages through her small business and runs Sunago, an initiative focused on building community through creativity and conversation. Through the Gardner Fellowship, Jenna hopes to explore a research topic that bridges her interests in history, storytelling, and the law, particularly one that sheds light on how narrative and historical understanding can inform more equitable policy outcomes. She plans to pursue law school after graduation and build a career at the intersection of legal advocacy, public policy, and narrative justice. In her free time, she enjoys antiquing, sewing, baking, and spending time with her friends, dog, and three cats, including Fernando, who insists all important decisions be scheduled around his naps!