Larissa Jimenez
About Larissa Jimenez
Larissa Jimenez is a Research Assistant to Professor Moira Fradinger at Yale University, where she focuses on the role of Argentina in promoting gender identity rights in legislation. She has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Yale University and has worked in various roles related to human rights and journalism since 2019.
Work at Yale University
Larissa Jimenez has been working at Yale University since 2019. She currently serves as a Research Assistant to Professor Moira Fradinger, a position she has held for three years. In this role, she focuses on researching the role of Argentina in advancing the recognition of the right to gender identity in both European and Latin American legislation. Additionally, she works as an Undergraduate Assistant and Student Communications Coordinator at the Schell Center for International Human Rights, where she coordinates student communications.
Education and Expertise
Larissa Jimenez studied at Yale University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from 2019 to 2023. Prior to her time at Yale, she completed her high school education at Montgomery High School, obtaining her High School Diploma from 2015 to 2019. Her academic background has equipped her with a strong foundation in historical research and analysis, particularly in the context of human rights.
Research Experience
Larissa Jimenez has been involved in extensive research on gender identity rights across more than 50 countries. Her current research at Yale focuses on the contributions of Argentina to the recognition of gender identity rights in legislation. This work reflects her commitment to understanding and advocating for human rights issues on a global scale.
Previous Roles at Yale
Before her current positions, Larissa Jimenez interned at the Lowenstein International Human Rights Clinic at Yale Law School in 2020 for two months. She also worked as a City Desk Beat Reporter for the Yale Daily News from 2019 to 2021. These roles provided her with practical experience in journalism and human rights advocacy, enhancing her skills in research and communication.