Hamilton is an in-house lawyer for FOX Entertainment, where she spends most of her time negotiating deals and drafting agreements for scripted television. Studying Sociology prepared her well for law school and a career as an attorney. As a Sociology major, she learned how to read difficult texts and see issues from many different angles, which is something she does at work every day. She weighs the goals of different internal stakeholders within her company, as well as empathizes with the people on the other side of the deal she is negotiating, in order to reach mutually beneficial agreements.

I've enjoyed many things about this program, but I think that the faculty members in particular have made such a memorable impact during my time here at Boston College. Whether it be Professor Pfohl, who's challenged me to think about how power manifests itself in social institutions where there are individuals with more privileged social statuses than others, whether it be in terms of gender, race, or social class, or Professor Morello, who's instigated productive conversations on how modernity has completely transformed the world and made it different in terms of the changes in the way that individuals work and view religion, I have truly received such a comprehensive education here at Boston College, and I have the faculty members of the Sociology program for that.

What I've enjoyed the most about the Sociology Department, specifically the Honors Program is the immense support from faculty and my classmates. Having them believing in me and my capacities, has really pushed me to come up with a thesis that has an impact in our society.

Genuinely every Sociology professor I've had throughout my time at BC has been so wonderful and I've really appreciated having the opportunity to learn from such brilliant and passionate people. Additionally, the community within this program is so supportive and everyone here will help you achieve your goals by any means necessary.

During her time at BC, Leah found a passion for understanding all facets of our country's judicial and legal systems. She was inspired to study in Rwanda, East Africa and Israel/Palestine to learn peace-building, conflict resolution, and restorative justice tactics that could be applicable to the reform efforts in the U.S. She has continued her passion for advocating for individuals with justice involvement in her professional career through extensive research publications, and, currently, through direct policy and advocacy advancement with CEO - the largest reentry workforce provider in the country.

Chicago native Saya Hillman spent her first four years after BC working at nonprofits in her hometown—as a program manager at an organization using the arts to teach reading to low-income students and as an assistant producer for a documentary film company. Preferring to be her own boss, Hillman founded Mac ‘n Cheese Productions, making videos for nonprofits and teaching digital media skills to low-income schoolchildren. 

CCC is a 76-year-old independent, multi-issue child advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that every New York child is healthy, housed, educated, and safe. As the Policy and Advocacy Associate, Caitlyn manages the Child Welfare and Youth Justice portfolios, where she works with her team and other organizations to analyze the budget and advocate for specific legislation that will support our aims - which are to keep children healthy, safe, educated, and housed. In her role, it is essential to utilize a trauma-informed, anti-racist, and intersectional approach.