Marlysha Myrthil

Marlysha Myrthil ’04 grew up with a passion for reading and a zealous pursuit of knowledge, which allows her to appreciate the moving wisdom exemplified by Zora Neale Hurston’s life and work. Ms. Myrthil has a combined degree in Political Science and Human Rights Studies from Barnard, and she is now completing her first year of study at Notre Dame Law School. The Brooklyn native is proud to be part of the tradition of strong Barnard women, who like Hurston, have overturned life’s obstacles with the power of ambition.