Abigail Rojas

Abigail Rojas of Lodi, N.J. is a Political Science major with minors in Public Policy and Latin American Studies. She was awarded the Presidential Scholarship and was the recipient of the 2023 Outstanding Leadership Award by a First-Year Student.

At Ramapo, Abigail is active in the EMS Club, Peer Facilitation Program, Leaders in Service Peer Mentor, Sophomores Advancing In Leadership, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, HGS Dean’s Student Advisory Council, and is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She currently works on campus at Starbucks as a Barista and for Ramapo EMS as an EMT.

Off campus, Abigail is a volunteer EMT at the Lodi Volunteer Ambulance Rescue Squad and at Englewood Hospital. She has her own crochet business and donates her earnings to non-profit organizations such as the ACLU. Last summer, she interned for Congressman Bill Pascrell’s office serving the constituents of New Jersey’s 9th district. 

Abigail plans to attend law school after she graduates to become an immigration attorney.

Awarded Scholarships

2024

Rubel, Willie and Hertha Memorial Scholarship

Jason Simon ’93 and his wife Rachel established this scholarship in memory of Jason’s grandparents. Willie Rubel understood the challenges of adjusting to a new environment, as he was an immigrant to the United States during WWII and narrowly escaped persecution in his native Germany. Willie worked tirelessly for his family and served as a constant source of encouragement for Jason throughout his time at Ramapo. Jason wrote, “He will always be remembered for his quiet demeanor, care for his family and the way he overcame so many obstacles to create a better life for those around him. He would be exceptionally touched to see a scholarship in his name.” Hertha “Pat” Rubel, like her husband, fled Germany at the age of 10 with only the clothes on her back. She worked her entire life as a hairdresser. “She was always concerned about the success of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren,” Jason adds, “and she truly believed in me and my success at Ramapo and beyond.