Honor Society® member
Kylee Barnaj
- Class of 2026
- Calabasas, California
Member since October 2025
About
I’m a Criminal Justice major with a Sociology minor at San Diego State University, where I have a 3.74 GPA. I’m passionate about law and justice reform, and I want to combine my legal knowledge with advocacy to make a difference in my community.
I’ve gained professional experience in a variety of fast-paced environments, from hosting at JOEY Restaurants to working as a receptionist at Formation Pilates LA. I’ve also been an office administrator at Nerosense Psychology and a counselor at Art Camp, where I was promoted for my leadership and the positive energy I brought to the team.
I currently serve as the Director of Campus Involvement for Alpha Phi, where I help plan and run events for a chapter of over 400 members. I’ve also represented my chapter at the Disney Leadership Institute Training and helped raise money for women’s cardiac care through our annual Red Dress Gala. Before that, I served two terms as Chapter President for BBYO, leading events, recruitment, and fundraising efforts.
I’m also involved in several organizations on and off campus, including the Pre-Law Society, Empowering Women in Law, the Alexander Hamilton Society, and Every Player Plays, where I coach kids with autism. I also write letters for children in hospitals through Letters of Love.
Overall, I’m driven, organized, and passionate about leadership, law, and helping others. I want to continue finding ways to make a positive impact wherever I can.
Education
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San Diego State University
Criminal Justice with a Sociology minor
2024 – 2026
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Lawyer
- Graduate school interests
Law School
- Outside the classroom
Volunteering and community service
Going to the gym and staying active
Traveling and exploring new places
Reading true crime or law-related books
Journaling or creative writing
Listening to podcasts (especially about law or personal growth)
Spending time with friends and family
Cooking or trying new restaurants
Coaching and mentoring kids
Experience
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Host
JOEY Restaurants, Woodland Hills, CA
May 2025 – Aug 2025
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Receptionist
Formation Pilates LA, Agoura Hills, CA
Jun 2023 – Jun 2024
Volunteering
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Member
Aztec Rocks Hunger
Aug 2024 – May 2025
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Hebrew Fluent
- Persian Fluent
Additional information
Organizations
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Alpha Phi (opens in a new tab)
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SDSU Pre-Law Society (opens in a new tab)
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Letters of Love (opens in a new tab)
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Alexander Hamilton Society (opens in a new tab)
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Every Player Plays (opens in a new tab)
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Empowering Women In Law (opens in a new tab)
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Criminal Justice Student Association (opens in a new tab)
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Turning Point USA (opens in a new tab)
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Achayot: Jewish Sisterhood (opens in a new tab)
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Positivity Club (opens in a new tab)
