Solomon Scholars

Kobie is a graduate of Williams College, where he majored in Political Science, focusing on comparative politics of the Middle East, and obtained a concentration in Leadership Studies: U.S.  Foreign Policy. During his undergraduate career, Kobie studied abroad for a year in Egypt, studying at the American University in Cairo taking Arabic language and graduate political science courses. He also spent three weeks in Morocco studying comparative corruption between America and the Middle East/North Africa region.

Malley Chertkov was raised in Millstone, New Jersey and was excited to return for law school. Malley graduated from Wellesley College in 2019 with a degree in Philosophy and went on to work as a paralegal at the U.S. Department of Justice in the Criminal Division, Fraud Section, helping prosecute individuals for serious financial crimes and major market fraud.

Neeraja is a New Jersey native and 2019 graduate of the College of William & Mary, where she graduated cum laude majoring in biology with a minor in public health. While at William & Mary, Neeraja conducted microbiology research and studied comparative health care policy in Copenhagen, Denmark. Neeraja sought to improve minority representation in student leadership by serving as a President's Aide, director of the Orientation Program, and member of the Undergraduate Honor Council.

Raised in New Jersey, Roman Brooks graduated from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), where he obtained a degree in political science and a minor in law, politics, and philosophy. During his time at TCNJ, he attended the Washington Center in Washington DC, interning as a political fundraiser coordinator. Following this, he completed an internship as a public affairs intern with The Munshine Group, working with non-profit organizations and donor research.

A former bartender, current educator, and forever advocate, Jess Harper Meyers (she/her/they/them) was born and raised in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Jess attended the American University School of Public Affairs in Washington, DC, where she majored in Justice, Law, and Criminology. After earning their BA, Jess co-founded We Can Run PAC, a 527 political nonprofit that lowered barriers to entry for working-class progressive candidates.

Raised by a single mother who worked as a drug addiction specialist in Philadelphia, Alexandra was exposed to inequalities from a young age. In middle school, she recognized the importance and fulfillment gained from social justice advocacy as a member of the ACLU's National Advocacy Summer Institute.

After her 1L year, Alexandra interned at the ACLU of New Jersey. There, she focused on free speech issues. After graduation, she hopes to continue working to preserve civil rights at a nonprofit organization. 

Joshua attended George Washington University, where he graduated cum laude and majored in International Affairs. After graduating, Joshua was commissioned as a US Naval Officer, where he served as a Liaison Officer, Search and Rescue Swimmer, and its Legal Officer. Once he had completed his deployment, he moved to NYC and began working at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office as a Digital Evidence Analyst. Joshua volunteers with Achilles International and the ACLU, where he works as a protest monitor.

Courtney is a Long Island native and proud alumna of Clark University, where she graduated summa cum laude in her B.A. in Political Science in 2017 and MPA in 2018. Prior to attending law school, Courtney spent five years advocating for equitable public policies and greater investment in under resourced neighborhoods in Memphis, TN and the Deep South. She is passionate about advancing economic justice through the law and plans to leverage her legal education to better serve underrepresented communities.

Nicole earned her M.A. in HR Management and dual B.A. in Human Resources and Labor & Employment Relations from Rutgers. Her academic excellence and community service were acknowledged with several honors, including the Greek Award of Distinction and Outstanding Greek Woman Award. Nicole is a dedicated human resources professional with a strong academic background and experience in both the corporate and technology industries. Nicole hopes to focus her legal career in employment law, where she can help small businesses thrive.

Mia graduated from the University of Texas in the Plan II Honors program, where she created the Interpersonal Violence Peer Support program, which trains students to be advocates for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. After graduation, Mia organized at the state and local levels—working on grassroots ballot initiatives focused on police accountability and permanent supportive housing to Beto O’Rourke’s gubernatorial bid. Most recently, she served as the COO for DEH & Associates, a boutique accounting firm.

Prior to law school, Mara had a ten-year career working with progressive, social justice-oriented organizations. On behalf of the Human Rights Campaign, they organized an office of street canvassers to advance the Equality Act for LGBTQ+ Civil Rights. Mara received their M.Phil with Honors in Gender and Women’s Studies from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, and graduated cum laude with a double major in Psychology and Liberal Arts from Alaska Pacific University. They currently serve as the Co-VP of the American Constitution Society.