Lauren Katz (Home for Human Rights - HHR): Lauren was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. She earned her B.A. from the University of Maryland in Government and Politics, with a concentration on international studies. She then volunteered at the University of Maryland HELP Center and domestic violence shelters in Washington, D.C., before entering the Georgetown University Law Center, where she graduated with honors. While at Georgetown, Lauren volunteered at the American Bar Association Commission on Domestic Violence and the Bread for the City Legal Clinic. After her fellowship, Lauren wrote: “The best aspect of my fellowship was building relationships with my co-workers and beneficiaries. Because of the trauma of the war, many were initially distrustful of me as an outsider. It was incredibly rewarding when I was included in serious conversations about what people experienced during the war, and what their true opinions are now.”