Bariela Capollari

Bariela Capollari is a Program Analyst at Acacia Center for Justice since January 2024 and a Launchpad Scholar at Yale Law School, selected for an elite prelaw program based on academic excellence and leadership potential. Previously, Bariela served as an intern for the NYS Division of Human Rights, contributing to discrimination complaint handling and legal documentation, and as a Policy Assistant and Legislative Aide for New York State Senators, assisting with unemployment claims and constituent engagement. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Human Rights from The London School of Economics and Political Science and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, Cybersecurity, and Political Science from the University at Albany. Additional experience includes serving as a Research Assistant focused on AI system evaluation and participating in the Cyber 9.12 competition representing the University at Albany.