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RACHEL MUMAW ‘19

RACHEL MUMAW ’19

Educational Background: Southern Methodist University: BA in Human Rights, BS in Biology (2019).

Perkins School of Theology: Master of Divinity (2023)

SMU Accomplishments: At SMU, Rachel worked as a Social and Clinical Neuroscience Lab Research Assistant from 2017-2018, and she held leadership positions with the Wesley House from 2016-2018 and MHPS Commons Council from 2016-2017. Her SMU honors and awards include the 2018-2019 SMU Human Rights Fellowship, 2018-2019 Engaged Learning Fellowship, 2018-2019 Caswell Leadership Program, 2018 Clinton Global Initiative University, 2018 Robert L. Mayer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, 2018 Cooper McElvaney Peace and Justice Fellowship, 2017-2018 SMU Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility Public Service Fellowship (through which she interned with the Resource Center’s GenderBrave program), and 2017-2018 Hamilton Undergraduate Research Scholars Program.

Postbaccalaureate Career: After graduating, Rachel began pursuing her MDiv at the Perkins School of Theology, where she won the 2021 William K. McElvaney Preaching Award. In 2021, Rachel published a dystopian novel, Jericho (barnesandnoble.com/w/jericho-rachel-mumaw/1139374351).

Updated May 2022

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EMILY ZEINTEK ‘19

EMILY ZEINTEK ’19

Educational Background: Southern Methodist University: BS in Biology; Minor in Human Rights (2019)

Texas Tech Health Science Center Medical School-El Paso: MD (2024) 

UT Health: MPH (2024)

SMU Accomplishments: At SMU, Emily co-founded a health and human rights discussion group. She also volunteered with the Vickery Meadow Youth Development Foundation’s EAGLE Scholars Program. 

Postbaccalaureate Career: Emily currently attends Texas Tech Health Science Center Medical School-El Paso, where she started a campus garden and serves as Co-Leader of the Student Wellness Organization. She is involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of El Paso; works at clinics on weekends to educate patients in waiting rooms about common diseases; teaches on diabetes with EP HEAT, a local student-directed organization; and is co-writing an informative children’s book with classmates. Emily says, “I do local career days and LOVE that since I want to go into pediatrics!”

Updated January 2022

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TAYLOR KRAMER ’19

TAYLOR KRAMER ’19

Educational Background: Southern Methodist University: BA in Human Rights, BS in Applied Physiology and Sports Management (2019)

University of Southern California: MPH in Biostatistics and Epidemiology (2021)

SMU Accomplishments: At SMU, Taylor’s involvements included serving as President of Relay for Life and Assistant Director of Knights Volleyball Academy, a youth volleyball club in North Texas.

Postbaccalaureate Career: Since graduating, Taylor has volunteered with the Arthritis Foundation and American Cancer Society and served as a volleyball coach for both Saint Monicas Middle School, Dallas, TX and USA Volleyball’s North Texas region. She has also interned with the Cancer Control Center at USC’s Keck School of Medicine.

Updated January 2022

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SAM GARZA ’21

SAM GARZA ’21

Educational Background: Southern Methodist University: BA in Human Rights; Minor in International Studies (2021)

SMU Accomplishments: During her undergraduate career, Sam was involved in Alternative Breaks as well as  College Hispanic American Students (CHAS). As a McNair Scholar, she designed an independent research project on gender equity. Sam connected with the Dallas community as a volunteer with Bridges to Life and as a program teacher at Heart House, an after-school program for refugee children. 

Postbaccalaureate Career: Sam works as a Junior Recruiter at UT Health East Texas, while completing her graduate degree in clinical mental health counseling at UT Tyler. 

Updated January 2022

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JESSICA PIRES-JANCOSE ‘18

JESSICA PIRES-JANCOSE ’18

Educational Background: Southern Methodist University: BA in Human Rights; BS in Health and Society (2018)  

SMU Accomplishments: Jessica left their mark on campus through both academics and activism. Jessica was a President’s Scholar, SMU Public Service Fellow, and a Clinton Global Initiative Fellow.  Through their Engaged Learning Fellowship, they conducted international research on “The Role and Nature of Women’s Movements in Peru.” Jessica also worked to address menstrual access at SMU through the Hope Project, a donation drive for menstrual products, and by creating the “Menstruation Celebration,” a campus-wide event to spark conversation on menstruation equity at SMU. For their service to the university, Jessica was a recipient of the prestigious “M” Award.

Postbaccalaureate Career: Following graduation, Jessica was selected as a SMU Human Rights Postbaccalaureate Fellow and worked to mentor students on their paths to activism. They also were selected for the John Lewis Fellowship with Humanity in Action. Today, Jessica is Avow’s Dallas Outreach & Organizing Manager; they are also a trained abortion doula. Through their work and adovacy, Jessica fights for abortion access as they collaborate with marginalized communities to demand reproductive justice. 

Learn more about Jessica’s post-graduation journey through the following link:

Updated January 2022

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ANNA RAMIREZ ’20

ANNA RAMIREZ ’20

Educational Background: Southern Methodist University: BA in Human Rights, Psychology (2020)

University of Denver: MA in International Disaster Psychology (2023)

SMU Accomplishments: During her undergraduate career, Anna was a member of the University Honors Program, a Dedman College Scholar, and also served as a student leader on the SMU Human Rights Council (HRC). She volunteered with refugee children as an after-school tutor with Heart House, interned with the World Affairs Council, and spent over three years with the Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC) as a volunteer advocate. She also received the Santos Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship through the SMU Human Rights Program. 

Postbaccalaureate Career: Following graduation, Anna worked as a legal advocate with DARCC, where helped survivors navigate legal systems and seek justice. Today, she is completing her master’s in International Disaster Psychology as she interweaves her passions for trauma-informed care with human rights advocacy. 

Updated January 2022

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CAROL SALE ‘20

CAROL SALE ’20

Educational Background: Southern Methodist University: BA in Human Rights; BS in Health & Society, Biology (2020)

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine: MD/MPH in Public Health (2025)

SMU Accomplishments: As a President’s Scholar, Carol was heavily involved in both service and research at SMU. She served as project leader for Special Olympics through Mustang Heroes and as a mentor with SMU Best Buddies, which helps students with intellectual and developmental disabilities become friends with other students at our school or in the community. As an SMU Maguire Public Service Fellow, she engaged in public health research in São Paulo, Brazil. She also conducted research as an SMU Engaged Learning Fellow and Hamilton Undergraduate Research Scholar. She earned distinction in Health & Society. She traveled globally with SMU Human Rights to Israel & Palestine. 

Postbaccalaureate Career: After graduation, Carol went on to work as a AmeriCorps National Health Corps Patient Navigator in Jacksonville, FL. Following her AmeriCorp Service, she worked as a client navigator for both the Miami Med Re-Entry Program and the University of Miami Human Rights Clinic. She is also involved as a Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Trainee with the Miami Mailman Center’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program. Today, Carol is a MD/MPH candidate at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. 

Learn more about Carol’s post-graduation journey through the following link:

Updated January 2022

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CLAIRE KRIZMAN ‘18

CLAIRE KRIZMAN ’18

Educational Background: Southern Methodist University: BA in Human Rights, Psychology (2018)

University of Denver: MS in International Disaster Psychology (2020)

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology: PsyD in Clinical Psychology (2025)

SMU Accomplishments: During her undergraduate career, Claire was a member of SMU Amnesty International, Delta Delta Delta sorority, and served as VP of External Recruitment with SMU’s Panhellenic Council. She was recognized as a Hilltop Scholar and studied abroad in Prague and Copenhagen. In addition to doing grant writing for charter schools, she also worked as research assistant in SMU Psychology’s Positive Parenting Lab and presented this research on positive parenting to the academic community. 

Postbaccalaureate Career: Through University of Denver’s M.A. in International Disaster Psychology, Claire studied clinical trauma psychology from a cross-cultural lens. She is now a student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology working toward her PsyD in clinical psychology and planning to specialize in international and human rights psychology. In addition to providing psychosocial support at a children’s home in Nepal, she has experience working with survivors of torture, refugees, and both child and adult domestic abuse survivors.

Learn more about Claire’s post-graduation journey through the following link:

Updated January 2022

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DOMINIQUE EARLAND ’17

DOMINIQUE EARLAND ’17

Educational Background: Southern Methodist University: BA in Human Rights, BS in Biological Sciences; Minor in Biomedical Anthropology (2017)

University of Minnesota Medical School: MD/PhD (2027)

SMU Accomplishments: Dominique led a variety of social justice events and workshops as a student leader on the Human Rights Council and was also active in Alternative Breaks, organizing the organization’s first service trip to Selma, AL. In response to Dallas’s high maternal mortality rates, Dominique pursued the SMU Human Rights Fellowship and used this opportunity to create a Maternal Child Health Toolkit designed for women of color who are most impacted by health care disparities. In recognition of her outstanding service to the university, Dominique received the prestigious “M” Award.

Postbaccalaureate Career: Dominique is now an MD/PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota Medical School. She is an active leader for racial equity on campus and is a leading advocate in the Minneapolis chapter of White Coats for Black Lives. Following the murder of George Floyd, she and her fellow organizers led sit-ins at the State Capitol and at the county’s medical examiner’s office. In June 2020, Dominique was featured in The New York Times for her activism as a street medic for  wounded protesters. Today, she continues her passion for global health through her epidemiology work. As a researcher and advocate, she seeks opportunities to better partner with global communities in their fight for public health access. Dominique has received the Minnesota Medical Association Medical Student Leadership Award, the MSTP Leadership in Diversity Fellowship, the Mary A. McEvoy Award for Public Service and Leadership, and is a Member of Student National Medical Association. 

Learn more about Dominique’s post-graduation journey through the following links:

Updated January 2022