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Portrait of Lora Tlais

Honor Society® member

Lora Tlais

  • master of public administration (mpa)
  • Class of 2026
  • Staten Island, NY

Member since March 2024

About

I am currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at the Baruch College Marxe School of Public and International Affairs. I previously earned a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Society from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where I built a strong foundation in legal systems, policy, and public institutions. My experience includes legal work at the Staten Island District Attorney’s Office, paralegal work in private practice, and financial analysis in a tax firm. I have also maintained consistent employment at Starbucks, where I developed leadership and communication skills in a fast paced environment. As a first generation college student fluent in Arabic and certified in mediation, I am especially interested in roles that involve public service, policy, and community engagement.

Education

  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice

    law

    2022 – 2025

Honors and awards

  • dean's list

  • certified mediator

    Certified in NYC as a mediator.

  • honor roll

Goals and interests

Career goal

Public service, government, or policy related roles including administration, human resources, or community focused leadership positions.

Graduate school interests

Public administration, policy analysis, government, and organizational leadership.

Outside the classroom

Art, Social Media, Marketing, Baking, Beverage making, Skating, Learning other languages.

Languages

  • Arabic Fluent