Top 10 Graduate
Aiyana Ringo, C'2026, Co-valedictorian
Aiyana Ringo, C'2026
Aiyana Ringo’s academic and professional journey is defined by a steadfast commitment to criminal justice reform. As a Sociology major and Comparative Women’s Studies minor at Spelman College, Aiyana has leveraged her time as a Social Justice Fellow to ascend to President of the Unlocked Minds Executive Board.
Beyond her campus leadership, she directs tutoring efforts for the Destined for Greatness Outreach Youth Center and manages outreach for the Spelman Chapter of Lifting Our Voices, Inc. Her practical experience is equally robust, having completed impactful internships at the Georgia House of Representatives, The Carter Center, the Southern Center for Human Rights, and more. Aiyana’s next chapter begins at the Eastern District of New York Federal Defenders Office, where she will serve as a paralegal in preparation for a legal career dedicated to improving the lives of incarcerated individuals.