International Studies alumna, Sabrina Hersi Issa, was honored with the Young Alumni Achievement Award at the 2019 College of Arts and Sciences Honoring Excellence Dinner and Ceremony, which recognizes a distinguished few of the more than 200,000 Arts and Sciences alumni. This year's ceremony, held on April 12, recognized these achievements and service, spanning the fields of psychology, social justice, human rights, scientific research, zoology, business, journalism, theater and televison, and philanthropy. 

Sabrina (BA, International Studies and Women's Studies) is a human rights technologist committed to leveraging technological innovation as a tool to unlock opportunity and dignity for all. She is the founder of Survivor Fund, a political fund focused on championing the rights of survivors of sexual violence.

As Chief Executive Officer, Sabrina leads Be Bold Media, a global digital agency that works with organizations and campaigns on strategic transformation initiatives, policy innovation, and movement-building. The firm leads award-winning, innovative work building technology and media for healthcare, press freedom, humanitarian relief, and refugee services. She organizes The People’s Iftar, a campaign to gather community and raise funds for grassroots organizations serving Muslim communities and Rights x Tech, a gathering for technologists and activists.