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Alicia Nelson

Alicia Nelson '26 was a 2024-25 Hackworth Fellow who explored ethical issues impacting people experiencing homelessness.

This slide outlines the Three Strike Law proposed by San Jose's mayor Matt Mahan and the ethical implications of such a law.

Access the video of Alicia's Showcase presentation.

Learn more about Alicia's work in the article, "Pro and Con: Ethical Arguments for and Against San Jose's Three Strikes Law for the Unhoused."

 

About Alicia Nelson

Alicia Nelson ’26 is majoring in psychology and minoring in environmental studies and anthropology. She is interested in working with people who are unhoused, specifically to find solutions for areas around Santa Clara, and hopes that the Hackworth Fellowship will help her choose a future career path. Working with the unhoused is her area of ethics for the Hackworth project, and she looks forward to working with people who have similar interests and goals.

 

Jun 30, 2025
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