Arisha Bhattacharya

Arisha Anne Bhattacharya is a current sophomore at the University of California, Irvine, on a pre-law track, double-majoring in Criminology, Law & Society (B.A.) and Psychological Sciences (B.A.), along with a minor in International Studies. She holds leadership positions at Phi Alpha Delta, a professional pre-law fraternity on campus, and competes in UCI's Moot Court competition team. She is also a contributing writer at the Anteater Law Review, UCI's premier legal publication, where she is covering international policy and criminal law issues. She is also the radio host for Between Pages and Places, a show on KUCI 88.9FM, where she discusses publications, books and writing processes she went through as an author. Arisha is a published author with two novels forthcoming in 2026, blending her passion for storytelling with her ambitions in law and advocacy. Outside of academics and non-profit work, Arisha is an avid reader, writer and traveller, enjoying her weekends by experiencing new cuisines and spending time with family and friends. After graduating, Arisha plans to attend law school with a focus on international policy work and corporate law and wants to work in global organizations such as the UN upon completion.