Journal of Aging Law & Policy - Meet the Editors, Part 2
Mckenzie Diaz
Associate Editor
Mckenzie Diaz is a third-year law student from Tampa, Florida and is part of the Elder Law Concentration at Stetson. She earned a B.S. in Criminology & Criminal Justice from Florida State University in 2022. In her spare time, Mckenzie enjoys reading, traveling, and baking.
Savanna Bangerter
Associate Editor
Savanna Bangerter is a second-year law student. She also serves as President of Elder Law Society and President of Stetson's Disability Allied Law Student Association. She is from Draper, Utah and graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Special Education. In her spare time, Savanna enjoys baking, painting, and spending time with her dog, Sully.
Hugo Le Helley
Associate Editor
Hugo Le Helley is a second-year student at Stetson University College of Law and an Associate Editor of the Journal of Aging Law & Policy. On campus, he serves as Deputy Chief of Tours & Engagement for the Stetson Ambassadors and Secretary of the Student Leadership Development Committee, helping welcome prospective students and develop leadership programming for his peers. He also is driven by service as Pro Bono Chair of the Elder Law Society, where he helps lead “Tech Tips” for seniors. Before law school, Hugo worked in compliance at Kraken, a global cryptocurrency exchange, and his current interests include legal writing, artificial intelligence, and the evolving role of technology in practice.
Ellie M. Roach
Associate Editor
Ellie Roach is a second-year student and an associate for the Journal of Aging Law and Policy. She is from Harrisonburg, Virginia and earned a B.S. in Neuroscience from Virginia Tech. This past summer she worked pro-bono for Pinellas Voter Action and as a Contracting Intern for W Solutions LLC. Academically, she is interested in intellectual property and sports law. Outside of school, her interests include volleyball, cooking, pickleball, and spending time with her friends and cat.
Jocelyn Newman
Associate Editor
Jocelyn is a third-year student and serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Aging Law and Policy. Jocelyn also serves as Treasurer for Jewish Law Student Association. She is from Wellington, Florida, and graduated from the University of Florida where she earned a B.S. in Business Administration and a M.S. in Entrepreneurship. In her spare time, Jocelyn enjoys watching movies and traveling with her friends and family.
Allison Rothman
Associate Editor
Allison Rothman is a third-year student and serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal. Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, she graduated from the University of Florida with a B.A. in Political Science. Allison is passionate about family law and estate planning. She currently works as a law clerk at a local family law firm, serves as a Guardian ad Litem in Pinellas County, and is a member of the Canakaris American Inn of Court. Outside of law school, Allison enjoys scrap booking, spending time on the water with family and friends, and cheering for the Gators in any sport!
Leighton Scroggie
Associate Editor
Leighton Scroggie is a third-year student from Ocala, FL and serves as an Associate Editor. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in 2022. Leighton hopes to work in estate planning after graduation. Outside of law school, she loves to read, spend time with friends, do Pilates, and watch SEC football.
Lauren Lewchuk
Associate Editor
Lauren Lewchuk is a 3L J.D. candidate whose academic and professional interests focus on elder justice and criminal law, with additional emphasis on estate planning and advocacy for marginalized communities. Her experience includes felony-level prosecution, federal policy advocacy, and published legal scholarship addressing incarceration, reform, and estate planning.
Shannon Johnston
Associate Editor
Shannon Johnston is a third-year law student from Naples, Florida. She earned a B.S. in Political Science from Florida State University in 2022. In her spare time, Shannon enjoys traveling, sewing, and playing with her dogs.
Alexis Agro
Associate Editor
Alexis is a second-year law student and Associate Editor of the Journal. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from Florida Atlantic University. Outside of law school, Alexis enjoys spending time with her French Bulldog, trying local coffee shops, and traveling.