Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
BSOS Ceremony #1 Joanee Dias, B.A. in Criminology & Criminal Justice
Joanee Dias is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology with a minor in Law and Society at the University of Maryland. She is actively involved on campus as a member of the Maryland Running Club and Phi Theta Kappa, balancing her academic interests with community and extracurricular engagement.
Joanee has gained extensive hands-on experience in the legal and public policy fields. She has served as a Research Assistant for the Violence Reduction Center, a Legal Assistant for Salvado Law, an Investigative Intern for the Public Defender Service for Washington, D.C., and a Legislative Intern for Councilmember Will Jawando. Through these roles, she has developed a strong foundation in legal research, policy analysis, and advocacy.
Following graduation, Joanee plans to pursue research focused on community gun violence, exploring solutions both locally and internationally to drive meaningful change.
BSOS Ceremony #2 Isha Rajani, B.A. in International Relations
Isha Rajani is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at the University of Maryland. Isha has demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership, service, and student engagement throughout her time at UMD. She serves as Vice Chair of Programming for the BSOS Dean’s Student Advisory Council and is actively involved across campus as a member of Omicron Delta Kappa and multiple student advisory councils, including the Brody Student Advisory Council and UMD Libraries’ Student Advisory Council.
Isha has held several leadership roles within the Student Government Association, serving as a Cambridge Community Representative, BSOS Representative, and currently as Chief Justice of the Governance Board. She is also deeply engaged in the Scholars community as a Peer Mentor Captain and Program Assistant Coordinator, helping guide and support fellow students throughout their academic journeys.
Beyond campus involvement, Isha has gained valuable professional experience through internships with Greenblatt & Veliev, LLC and the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS). She also contributes to campus life as a Terp Guide with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and holds leadership roles with Maryland Minza and Maryland Mayuri.
Following graduation, Isha plans to complete the +1 Joint Bachelor’s/Master’s Program in Public Policy before pursuing law school, with aspirations to make a meaningful impact through a career in law and public service.
