
Hobbies and interests
Community Service And Volunteering
Student Council or Student Government
Law
Arabic
Reading
Literary Fiction
Education
Politics
I read books multiple times per month
Aneela Shemsu
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Aneela Shemsu
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Aneela Shemsu is a passionate advocate for equity, education, and public policy, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Education & Social Policy with an adjunct major in Global Health at Northwestern University. With a deep commitment to addressing systemic disparities, she believes that her interests in analytical research with grassroots advocacy will drive meaningful change. Her work is rooted in a belief that policy should be both data-driven and deeply human, ensuring that solutions reflect the lived experiences of those most affected. Aneela hopes to attend law school in the future, serving those who are unable to do so themselves.
Education
Northwestern University
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Public Health
- Public Policy Analysis
Minors:
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Thomas S. Wootton High
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Bachelor's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Health
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Career
Dream career field:
Law Practice
Dream career goals:
Course Moderator
Osher Online2024 – Present1 year
Research
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Northwestern Two-Generation Research Initiative — Research Assistant2025 – Present
Public services
Advocacy
Special Elections Committee — Administrator2022 – 2024Public Service (Politics)
Montgomery County Council — Intern for Councilmember Gabe Albornoz2023 – 2024