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Playing the game - Irina Strelkova

Irina Strelkova is a 2L in the Human Rights Advocacy Program. As a human rights fellow, Irina has given several public addresses and has contributed to writing a publication in order to gain national recognition for the fellowship. She is also the vice president of the International Law Society at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Irina graduated cum laude from the University of Louisville, majoring in criminal justice and paralegal studies, with a minor in French. While attending the University of Louisville as a Trustee’s Scholar, Irina took part in several student organizations such as the Engaging Issues Committee on the Student Activities Board and French Club and held several officer positions on the Leadership Council of Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity. Irina also worked two summers in Izmir, Turkey, as a Space Camp counselor, where she saw the Syrian refugee crisis unfold. Upon her return, Irina began volunteering for Kentucky Refugee Ministries as a cultural mentor offering citizenship tutoring to refugees of the Louisville community. With a passion for immigration law, human rights advocacy and public service, Irina hopes to continue to educate and work closely with the Louisville community to further opportunity for refugee/immigrant/noncitizen aid and service access, as well as cultural integration. Outside of law school, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing the piano and traveling.