Na’Jae Batts is originally from Baltimore, Maryland. She is currently attending Howard University, where she is majoring in Psychology with a minor in Criminology. She plans to pursue a career in law, with the long-term goal of becoming an attorney. Na’Jae was drawn to the Baltimore Witness internship by its commitment to transparency and detailed reporting on the criminal justice system. She is most looking forward to gaining hands-on experience in court reporting and contributing to impactful storytelling that helps inform and empower her community.