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Hi everyone,
I am Sarim Hamid, a student and Editor with The Teen Pop Magazine! I have a passion for Technology and its reaches, a talent at Table Tennis and interest in re-reading the old yet mystical pages of Harry Potter.
Today I am in conversation with attorney Melanie Shapiro!
Melanie Shapiro is an experienced immigration lawyer based and works with clients from all over the U.S. and internationally to help keep their families together, keep them safe, and change their lives. Melanie is a second-generation immigrant herself, so she is very dedicated to paving the way for new immigrants. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honours program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. The American Immigration Lawyers Association previously named Melanie a ProBono Star. Super Lawyers has named Melanie a Rising Star for the last several years.
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Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
Melanie Shapiro has always been passionate about human rights and helping other people. While an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, she co-founded an organization, Citizen Against Trafficking, to combat human trafficking. She received the Robert A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”. A. Rainville Leadership Award, the President’s Award for Academic Excellence, and completed a distinguished thesis as part of the honors program, entitled “Sex Trafficking and Decriminalized Prostitution in Rhode Island”.
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A'Janae Johnson is currently a high school senior and loves to read and write. She is always reading a book while living in Alpine, California and wants to major in Biochemistry and minor in creative writing. She likes to write stories for fun and has a passion for writing.