Yesui

Position: Pre-Law Fund Recipient

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Yesui (she/her) was born in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and immigrated to the U.S. as a child. She is a senior at UC Santa Cruz, double majoring in politics and legal studies. Passionate about legal research and advocacy, she has worked with the Educational Opportunity Program, mentoring students and supporting marginalized communities. Her research focuses on Soviet legal influence in Mongolia and childcare policies in Japan. As a recipient of Immigrants Rising’s Pre-Law Fund, she is committed to pursuing a legal career in family law. She is currently interning at the California Commission on Status of Women and Girls (CCSWG), where she works on initiatives that support women’s rights and family law reform. She is excited to contribute to Immigrants Rising by fostering access to legal education and advocacy. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, reading, and gardening.