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Senator Paul Sarbanes Scholarship

Scholarship Recipient

Natalie Reisman

Major: Law Degree
Academic Scholarship Years:
Daughter of
Natalie Reisman

Natalie is continuing her education by pursing her law degree and is aspiring to be a lawyer. Natalie credits her father with instilling in her that education has future-transforming power. She hopes to use her legal degree to advocate for the health and safety of women and girls focusing on domestic and sexual violence.

Natalie recently managed a district attorney campaign rooted in more equitably ensuring safe neighborhoods.

James Brosi, President of the Uniformed Fire Officers Association and Deputy Chief, FDNY, praises Natalie’s heart for the underserved and her passion for justice being a cornerstone of her upbringing after knowing Natalie for the majority of her life. Judge George Grasso speaks highly of Natalie’s work on his campaign, describing her ability to think creatively, along with her initiative and commitment that was brought to managing the campaign, as a main drive of her ambitions to become a lawyer.

Natalie’s previous scholarships were made possible with support from Motorola Solutions Foundation, Global Health & Safety, and National Association of State Fire Marshals.

This Scholarship Made Possible With Support From

Motorola Solutions FoundationNational Association of State Fire Marshals