I'm a Philosophy major with a minor in Law, Justice, & Social Change, driven by a passion for advancing equity in community development. My goal is to work in public service, addressing and preventing systemic inequalities in urban planning. After earning my Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Michigan, I plan to pursue a law degree to further advocate for just and inclusive communities. 

I’m Robert Xu, a Sociology and Pre-Law student at the University of Michigan focused on civic engagement and social justice. As a Student Consultant, I design nonpartisan programs that mobilize 5,000+ students in democracy and global advocacy—turning apathy into action through voter drives and community dialogues. By night, I research racial inequities in the gig economy, dissecting bias and pay gaps in app-based work. Off-campus, I volunteer with the Wrongful Conviction Task Force, advocating for those failed by systemic injustice. My work boils down to one mission: building systems that prioritize people over power. Let’s connect if you’re into unglamorous, impact-driven change.

My name is Sanjana (Sanju) Sunilkumar, and I am a Public Policy and Pre-Law student at the University of Michigan pursuing a minor in Law, Justice, and Social Change. I am passionate about equity, advocacy, and systemic change. As a Research Assistant, I analyze how minority creatives navigate economic autonomy in the digital platform economy—unpacking the intersection of policy, entrepreneurship, and representation. I work on legislative initiatives, bridging the gap between law and community impact. I also organize for gun violence prevention and lead Kids2Kids, a nonprofit supporting foster children. I hope to shape policies that uplift instead of exclude. Feel free to connect with me if you’re passionate about building a future where justice isn’t only a privilege.

Hello, I’m Halle! I’m a dual degree student at the University of Michigan majoring in Sociology (Law, Justice, & Social Change) and Art & Design. Within this project, I have focused primarily on the interaction between artists and the digital platform. I am especially passionate about the ethics of generative AI and machine learning, particularly in their impacts against creatives. Additionally, some of my personal interests include illustration, game/animation art, and copyright law. In the future, I’d love to pursue an art career within the entertainment industry followed by law further on. 

My name is Aanya Panyadahundi and I am a sophomore pursuing a B.A. in Public Policy with a minor in Law, Justice, and Social Change. With this project, I have focused my efforts on understanding the impact algorithms have on exposure and visibility for Black creatives in the digital platform economy, specifically the current laws and policies in place surrounding this site-creator relationship. This area particularly aligns with my personal and academic goals of working to protect marginalized communities from gentrification, race-based discrimination, and other challenges affecting urban communities. After my B.A., I intend to pursue law school and a career exploring anti-gentrification economic strategy and protective policies that can enable local creators to leverage intellectual property rights.