Congratulations Shashary Rosado HLS ’25 this year’s David A. Grossman for Social Justice fellow!
We are thrilled to share that Sashary Rosado ‘25 has been awarded and has accepted the 2025 David A. Grossman Fellowship. Sashary was selected after a competitive process; we had a high number of applicants, and the DAG Fund committee had trouble cutting the pool to even 5 finalists.
Sashary, a first generation American and law student and fluent Spanish speaker, will be carrying out her fellowship with the Brave House in New York, a nonprofit dedicated to creating inclusive and safe spaces for immigrant and refugee girls and young women, ages 16-24, with a focus on survivors of gender-based violence. As a multidisciplinary organization, the Brave House provides legal aid, leadership training, mentorship, mental health services, and community events, empowering its members to overcome systemic barriers and build brighter futures.
As a fellow, Sashary will assist in providing immigration legal services, representing clients in removal defense, asylum claims, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) cases, U Visas for victims of crime, and other forms of humanitarian protection. Sashary’s recommenders spoke glowingly about her compassion, cultural competency, dedication, and work ethic, and I believe Sashary is well situated to carry on David’s legacy of innovative community lawyering.
Sashary noted in her application that “the prospect of launching my career particularly inspired by the legacy of Dave Grossman’s work and the Brave House’s emphasis on fostering community-led dignity would be deeply meaningful.”
Now, more than ever, community service advocacy is greatly needed. We couldn’t be more proud to be launching Sashary’s career and wish her strength and resilience as she does her part to help fix this broken world.
