Samantha Richard
(2028)
Samantha Richard
(2028)
Myth Moos
(2025')
OCJ Fall 2025 Cohort Interviews
Manya Chandra
(2026')
Manya Chandra
(2026')
2025 OCJI Fellowship
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
The OC Justice Initiative Fellowship Fund is dedicated to empowering individuals who are committed to challenging racial injustice, economic and legislative disparities, and protecting basic human rights. This fellowship is more than just financial support—it's an opportunity to join a community of change-makers who are passionate about driving real, lasting impact in their communities.
Amount: $3,200
Term: Fall 2025 - Spring 2027
Requirement:
120 Community Service Hours With Our Organization
Organize Stop The Hate Seminar For Spring Semester
Attend Mandatory Meetings With OCJ Partners
2025 OCJI Fellowship
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
The OC Justice Initiative Fellowship Fund is dedicated to empowering individuals who are committed to challenging racial injustice, economic and legislative disparities, and protecting basic human rights. This fellowship is more than just financial support—it's an opportunity to join a community of change-makers who are passionate about driving real, lasting impact in their communities.
Amount: $3,200
Term: Fall 2025 - Spring 2027
Requirement:
120 Community Service Hours With Our Organization
Organize Stop The Hate Seminar For Spring Semester
Attend Mandatory Meetings With OCJ Partners
OCJI Fellowship Fall 2025 Cohort
OCJI Fellowship Team
Stop The Hate Seminar Stream
OCJ Fellowship Fall 2024 Cohort
OCJI Fellowship Team
Stop The Hate Seminar Stream
Sarah Irenshtain 26'
I first found my voice by helping other first-generation students find theirs. As president of Trailblazers, our first-gen communication club, I led workshops and events to dismantle internalized narratives of unworthiness—reframing access to study abroad, Greek life, and leadership as rights, not privileges reserved for certain students. In doing so, I noticed something deeper: how vulnerable many students became when global conflict touched their identity. What’s at stake in my community now is a rising silence.
Samantha Richard 28'
A key factor in this is intersectionality and diversity. Our social struggles are deeply connected when it comes to racism, classism, ableism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, etc, which are all rooted in similar oppressive systems. Understanding how these systems overlap helps us build liberation movements that are inclusive, informed, and effective. When we see oppression as interconnected, we begin to understand that our liberation is too.
Manya Chandra ( 2026')
Manya Chandra is a emerging leader at Chapman University as a Lead Resident Advisor, Student Government Senator, and vital part of many first year experiences for students. Manya was a vital part of our outreach for our Stop The Hate Seminar, maintaining contacts with the Federal Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, and creating partnerships with key national civil right organizations.
A'janae King Fraser(2027')
A'Janae is a powerful leader as a first year student at Chapman University. As a youth ambassador of the U.S Embassy and United States Department of State she understands the global context of collectivism toward fighting back in our communities.A'Janae was a major part of maintain our partnership with national civil rights organizations FAIR, and creating the overall agenda for the Stop The Hate Seminar.
OC Fall 2025 Fellowship Team
Sarah Irenshtain
(2026)
Sarah Irenshtain
(2026)