Malaina Kapoor

Malaina Kapoor

Malaina Kapoor

  • CDDRL Honors Student, 2024-25

Biography

Major: International Relations
Hometown: Redwood City, California 
Thesis Advisor: Abbas Milani

Tentative Thesis Title: From Kashf-e-Hijab to the Islamic Republic: Veiling, Unveiling, and State Power in Iran

Future aspirations post-Stanford: I participated in the Stanford in Washington program last fall and loved exploring the city, working in government, and learning from incredible mentors. I'd love to go back to D.C. after graduation and work at the intersection of foreign policy and women's rights.

A fun fact about yourself: I have been a competitive opera singer for twelve years!

In The News

Malaina Kapoor (center) sits in the Contemplative Court at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture following a tour of the museum's history galleries.
Blogs

Honors College 2024 Day 5: Reflecting on History and Thinking About Our Future

This is the fifth and final story in a series of blog posts written by the Fisher Family Honors Program class of 2025 detailing their experiences in Washington, D.C. for CDDRL's annual Honors College.
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