2022 Tillman Scholar

Margo Darragh

Marine Corps
Yale University
Juris Doctor

“I will strive to make knowledge of the law more accessible, empowering the American people and uplifting our communities in the just pursuit of truth.”

Margo Darragh grew up in a small town just outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2016. She served in the Marine Corps as a Combat Engineer Officer for six years, deploying to Southeast Asia as a platoon commander. Her leadership and expertise were further demonstrated as a tactics instructor for new Marine Corps officers at Quantico, where she shaped the next generation of leaders.

Margo is currently in her third year at Yale Law School, where she continues to build on her commitment to public service. She has gained valuable experience through internships at the United States Attorney’s Office in Philadelphia and Rathod Mohamedbhai LLC, a prominent civil rights firm in Denver.