She attended Vanderbilt University as a Chancellor Scholar, where she double majored in sociology and political science with a concentration in political theory. Kelsey Brown was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Jacobson Public Service Scholar for Women, Children, and Families After law school, Ira intends to use their legal training to support radical movements at the intersections of prison abolition and environmental justice. Ira was deeply inspired by the trusting and constructive relationships between lawyers and the broader community that they witnessed while working with The Southern Center for Human Rights, and they are eager to learn more about the theory and practice of movement lawyering while at NYU Law. After completing their fellowship, Ira remained at The Southern Center for Human Rights as a Public Policy Associate, which allowed them the opportunity to work with coalition partners to move forward groundbreaking legislation and research local criminal-legal policy issues.
As an Intake Specialist Ira corresponded with incarcerated individuals and their loved ones and advocated on their behalf before the parole board. Ira joined The Southern Center for Human Rights as an Intake Specialist through Quaker Voluntary Service, a year-long fellowship at the intersection of spirituality and activism for young adults. After graduating from Oberlin College in 2018, Ira moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Ira attended Oberlin College, where they were active in campus arts and activism and interned with various LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations and public interest law firms. Ira Berkley grew up in Louisville, Kentucky.
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