Ella Mayer

Ella Mayer is an aspiring journalist and rising senior at the University of Washington Seattle, majoring in International Studies with a minor in Political Science. She has focused her studies on human rights issues concentrated on the themes of intersectionality, systemic oppression, and the rights and struggles of marginalized groups. She is incredibly excited for the opportunity to work with Witness to Mass Incarceration as a part of the Journalism Team, and looks forward to applying the knowledge she has gained from her studies in a real world setting to uplift the voices of those who have experienced mistreatment and make an impact in the fight against mass incarceration. In her free time, Ella loves to travel, backpack, snowboarding, photography, and going to music festivals.