
Rowena Kosher (she/her) is a senior in the school of General Studies majoring in Human Rights with a concentration in Gender and Sexuality Studies. Prior to Columbia, she worked in a public law firm focused on immigration and family law for victims of domestic violence. At Columbia, Rowena is the editor of ISHR’s human rights blog, RightsViews. She has special interest in sociological theory regarding gender and sexuality. Her research explores these topics, most recently focusing on the experiences of trans and non-binary menstruators. She has also had extensive involvement in issues of Indigenous Peoples’ rights, tenant advocacy, and gender justice. She hopes to bring her activism, legal, and academic interests together in her future pursuits.