At her core, Fonda Shen is an ethicist. Fonda not only explores questions of ethics and morality as a student of political science (considering the problems with narratives of innocence, researching the relationship between mental wellbeing and punishment, or even contemplating the ethical underpinnings of Harry Potter. As an anti-death penalty advocate, Fonda does extraordinary work behind the scenes, always elevating the voices of those most marginalized above her own.