Oxford, United Kingdom ∙ University of Oxford

Serene Singh, a Rhodes Scholar pursuing a Criminology Doctoral degree at Oxford, examines the material experiences of women on U.S. death row.

A Truman, Fulbright, Global Leadership Institute, and Boettcher Scholar, Singh aims to uplift the voices of all women and has done this through notable contributions including winning the world’s largest National All-American Miss pageant title, authoring The Queen Machine children’s book, and founding a women’s empowerment nonprofit. Committed to justice, she has also led historic Sikh advocacy and education projects at Oxford.

Singh is a professional bhangra dancer, public speaking teacher, and published artist. Her multifaceted approach merges academia with initiatives, showcasing a dedication to challenging stereotypes in pursuit of a more just society.