Gem McHaffey
From Cambridge, MA
At a prize reception on May 9, Gem McHaffey was awarded the Cole Prize, which recognizes the first-year student who shows the greatest ability in fiction or nonfiction writing. Wesleyan's awards...
May, 21 2018 - Wesleyan UniversityGem McHaffey was among 766 members of the Class of 2021 to enroll at Wesleyan University in Fall 2017.
August, 30 2017 - Wesleyan UniversityWorked with a client to fill out all aspects of an asylum application.
Organized menus, responsible for checking emails, answering phone calls, and showing guests to their tables.
Worked as a legal assistant. Visited immigrant detention centers to give intake screenings with detainees to see what legal relief they are eligible for. Helped to plan "know your rights" community presentations about constitutional rights of immigrants when facing immigration enforcement. Answered phones during open lines. Worked on SIJ filing.
Worked with type one diabetic children aged 12-14 at a residential summer camp. Lead activities, assisted with basic medical needs, and took care of needs.
Worked with children aged 3-5.