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Co-op Spotlight | Franchesca Polanco Rivera

Franchesca Rivera is a Criminal Justice student whose academic and co-op experiences reflect a strong commitment to equity, public service, and advocacy.

Academic Focus

Franchesca Rivera is a Criminal Justice major at Northeastern University with academic interests centered on immigration and policy, youth justice, and the intersection of law and social equity. Her coursework and applied experiences reflect a strong commitment to understanding justice systems through an equity-focused lens.

Co-op Experience

  • Office of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren
    Immigration Caseworker

Franchesca most recently completed a co-op as an Immigration Caseworker with the Office of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. In this role, she assisted constituents with complex immigration matters, conducted case research, communicated with federal agencies, and supported the resolution of time-sensitive humanitarian cases. This experience strengthened her commitment to public service and advocacy-driven work.

Recognition and Coursework

In recognition of her academic excellence and dedication to the field, Franchesca was inducted into the Criminal Justice Honor Society and is a recipient of the Leonard S. Adelman Memorial Award.

Her coursework includes Restorative Justice, Criminology, and Criminal Justice Research Methods, which have strengthened her analytical skills and deepened her understanding of justice systems, reform, and policy.

Looking Ahead

Franchesca’s academic and professional experiences reflect her dedication to equity-driven policy work and her long-term goal of pursuing a career in public service or law.

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