Journal of Aging Law & Policy - Meet the Editors

Andrew Escobio

Andrew Escobio

Associate Editor

Andrew Escobio is a second-year student at Stetson and serves as an Associate Editor. Andrew graduated from The University of Miami with a B.S. in Economics. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and watching sports.

Sierra Fackler

Sierra Fackler

Associate Editor

Sierra Fackler is a third-year student at Stetson and serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Aging Law and Policy. She is from San Diego, California, and earned a B.A. in Gerontology and minor in cognitive neuroscience at San Diego State University. Sierra is the current president of the Elder Law Society and Vice President of the Asian American Law Student Association (AALSA). In her spare time, she loves to cook, travel, and spend time with family. 

Brianna Faenza

Brianna Faenza

Associate Editor

Brianna Faenza is a second-year law student and Associate Editor of the Journal. She is also currently a Guardian Ad Litem in Pinellas County. Faenza is from Ormond Beach, Florida and earned her B.A. in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. Faenza has previously interned for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Tampa, Florida. Outside of law school, she likes to spend time in the gym and listen to podcasts.

Sofia Herrera

Sofia Herrera

Associate Editor

Sofia Herrera is a second-year student and serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal. She is from Miami, Florida, and earned a B.S. in Political Science from Florida State University. Sofia currently serves as the Vice-President of the Hispanic Bar Association and works as a Law Clerk at a real estate law firm. Outside of school, Sofia likes to read, go to the beach, and spend time with her Boston Terrier, Lola. 

Abigail Smith

Abigail Smith

Associate Editor

Abigail Smith is a second-year student at Stetson and serves as an Associate Editor. She is from Rome, Georgia, and graduated from College of Charleston with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Spanish. Outside of law school, she enjoys reading, exercising, and traveling.

Niko Sousa

Niko Sousa

Associate Editor

Niko Sousa and is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Aging Law and Policy. He graduated from the University of Tampa with a degree in Business Management, and plans to work in personal injury law following graduation from law school. Niko loves to work out, hang out with friends, and skateboard in his free time.

Anthony Stingeni

Anthony Stingeni

Associate Editor

Anthony is a third-year student at Stetson and serves as an Associate Editor. Originally from Staten Island, New York, he graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Political Science and History. His interests include elder law, criminal law, and civil litigation. Anthony enjoys playing golf, cooking, and spending time with family.

Caden Strain

Caden Strain

Associate Editor

J. Caden Strain is a second-year law student from Tampa, Florida, and serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal. He earned his B.A in Criminology & Criminal Justice along with a minor in Philosophy from the University of Alabama. Outside of law school, he enjoys golfing, watching sports, and listening to live music.

Clare Sullivan

Clare Sullivan

Associate Editor

Clare Sullivan is a third year student and is an Associate Editor. She is from Southbury, Connecticut and earned a B.S. in Political Science from Florida Gulf Coast University. Clare currently works as a law clerk at a local elder Law firm and is a member of Elder Law Society. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and going to the beach. 

Annmarie Tyler

Annmarie Tyler

Associate Editor

AnnMarie Tyler is a second-year student at Stetson and serves as an Associate Editor. She is originally from Lake Wales, Florida. She attended the University of Florida earning a B.S. in Public Relations and Business Administration. AnnMarie previously worked at the Middle District of Florida Federal Courthouse. She is primarily interested in estate planning and elder law. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach with friends, reading and going to Rays games!

Elisabell Velázquez

Elisabell Velázquez

Associate Editor

Elisabell Velázquez is a second-year student at Stetson University College of Law and serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Aging Law & Policy. She is from Tampa, Florida, and graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and a Certificate in Sport Management. Elisabell is also a member of the Stetson Law Dispute Resolution Board and the Secretary of the Stetson Law Anti-Trafficking Coalition. Outside of law school, Elisabell enjoys spending time with her family, watching her brother play baseball, exploring new restaurants, and traveling.