Madhumitha Krishnan

Madhumitha Krishnan is a young professional with a background in political science and a focus on immigration and civil rights issues. She served as an Immigration & Civil Rights Fellow with Representative Pramila Jayapal at the U.S. House of Representatives from 2021 to 2022.2

Krishnan is currently pursuing her education at the University of California, Berkeley, where she is studying Political Science and History, with a particular interest in Eastern Europe and the history of law.1 She is passionate about strengthening democracy both domestically and internationally, with a focus on voter rights, voter mobilization, immigration law reform, and enhancing accountability in democratic institutions.1

During her time at UC Berkeley, Krishnan has been involved in various activities and organizations:

• She served as a board member and workshop director for the Student Immigration Relief Clinic.3
• She worked at the Office of Civil Rights in the Department of Commerce.3
• She was selected as a 2019 WLP Scholar, where she interned at the Department of Commerce.1

Krishnan's professional experiences also include:

• Working as a Jerry McNerney for State Senate campaign staff member.2
• Interning at the East Bay Sanctuary Covenant.2

Her academic interests extend to comparative law and political institutions in developing democracies.4 Looking ahead, Krishnan aspires to attend graduate school and work with human rights organizations to help build sound judicial institutions in developing countries.1