NLIHC is delighted to welcome Sara Manandhar (she/her) as a Summer 2024 IDEAS intern! Sara is a senior at American University, where she is pursuing a BA in communications, legal institutions, economics, and government (CLEG), with a minor in race, politics, and justice. Sara previously interned with the National Immigrant Women’s Advocacy Project, where she helped connect immigrant victims of interpersonal violence with accessible legal and social services. Sara also recently interned for Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), in which role she studied the important impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program on the employment, education, and health of low-income New Yorkers. Sara’s interest in joining NLIHC stems from her experiences witnessing the significant disparities faced by communities of color in attempting to access affordable housing. Through her work, Sara hopes to gain the skills to become a more educated and effective advocate for marginalized communities nationwide.