Lily Bernard is an honors senior criminal justice major from Wallingford, PA. She has completed her academic coursework in just 3 years while also being a two-time Service Immersion Program Leader, Pre-Law Society Vice President, Honors Forum Member, and Honors Special Topics: Disney, Myth, and Society Course Creator. Professionally, she has worked for the Beasley School of Law and interned for the Delaware County DA’s Office and Philadelphia Family Court. In the future, she plans to attend law school and work in the criminal legal field. 

Carissa Forde, of the Joyce K Salzberg Center for Profession Development, shares that "Lily is disciplined and industrious. She does not hesitate to reach out if she needs assistance with assignments or other career-related milestones. As a criminal justice major, her greatest strength lies in her commitment to the well-being of communities and critical thinking about ways to solve problems. Having accomplished a 4.0 GPA, her involvement in leadership roles in several extracurricular activities, Temple’s Honor Society, and her extensive professional experience, including multiple internships makes Lily an exemplary candidate for the 2024 Diamond Award.”