# @rutgersu on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca2XRWUAQtW
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/180291-rutgersu-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-03-08T16:24:03.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rutgers University (@RutgersU) — https://gondola.cc/RutgersU

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For #WomensHistoryMonth, we have had conversations with many women of the Rutgers community about the legacy they are currently building. Meet Sophia Mirrione, founding member and social media chair of the RU Women’s Pre-Law Society.

"'Never forget your roots' were my aunt’s words to me in a message before high school graduation, and I hold them in my heart. My grandparents immigrated to the United States in the 70s from Egypt, hoping to provide opportunities for my mom and her sister. Their fearlessness in the face of adversity has been something I have carried throughout my life. I have grown up understanding what it means to be a middle eastern in today’s society. I’ll soon enter a largely white and male-dominated field in law where I will work hard to break through the glass ceiling and inspire others to do the same.

A year ago, I was asked by Emily Salamon to be a part of starting the Women’s Pre-Law Society. I jumped on the opportunity. I worked alongside her and seven other brilliant, empowered women: Kimberly Mohabeer, Destiny Colmenares, Laura Vorbach, Jackie Giz, Kathryn Lee, Cassie Vega, and Kiran Kumaranayakam to give ambitious women resources to thrive and a community where they could feel seen, heard, and uplifted.

In just six months: we had over 300 followers on Instagram, an interest group of over 100, we were approved by the GetINVOLVED Board, and so much more. We devoted our organization to powerful, diverse voices in law and politics: Aura Dunn, Elham Jamshidi, Taly Goody, Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Angela Davis, to name a few. All of this could not have been possible without my bright, hardworking & creative co-chair Destiny, who I worked with to build all of our social media from scratch.

We’ve left a lasting impression on our diverse school community, where our impactful organization will remain for years to come. I feel that I’ve made history and honored my family’s legacy by being part of providing this safe space for women from all backgrounds to flourish."

Check back each week as we feature women of the Rutgers community throughout #WomensHistoryMonth.

#RutgersExcellence | #RutgersPride | #RURahRah ⚔️

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| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| Rutgers University | @RutgersU | https://gondola.cc/RutgersU | University |
| Marques Ruiz | @digitallysober | https://gondola.cc/digitallysober | Photographer |
| Marques Ruiz | @digitallysober | https://gondola.cc/digitallysober | Social Media Manager |
| Marques Ruiz | @digitallysober | https://gondola.cc/digitallysober | Copywriter |
| Marques Ruiz | @digitallysober | https://gondola.cc/digitallysober | Photo Editor |

## Tags

rurahrah, rutgerspride, womenshistorymonth, rutgersexcellence

## Events

women's history month | rutgers u 2022

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