Ishan Srivastava, University of Virginia

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Ishan is an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia double majoring in Computer Science and Statistics. He is passionate about machine learning and software development/web development, with a strong interest in real world applications of computer science. Ishan enjoys baking with his sister, playing intramural basketball, and watching Disney and Pixar movies with family. […]

Sophia Mazzola, University of South Carolina

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Sophia Mazzola is a senior at the University of South Carolina, pursuing a degree in Public Relations. Her professional interests lie in marketing, social media strategy, and brand management, with a passion for fostering creativity and connection through impactful campaigns. Sophia has gained hands-on experience through internships in digital media, sales, and marketing, including content […]

Christopher Maichin, Colby College

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Christopher Maichin is a double major in Government and Education at Colby College, where he is also a member of the varsity men’s lacrosse team. He is passionate about pursuing a career in law and politics. LinkedIn.

Vianna Rodgers, University of Texas at Austin

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Vianna Rodgers is a Government major from the University of Texas at Austin, and is also double minoring in Business & Law, Justice, and Society. Her interest in policy and government grew into a passion for Constitutional and Criminal Law, which she will use to protect the rights of the people in her community. In […]

Anh Tran, Denison University

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Mia Tran is a current double major in Global Commerce and Economics at Denison University in Granville, Ohio. She is interested in international business and commerce and the impact of human thought and behavior central to how global business and trade functions. Outside of academia, Mia enjoys music, dance and some alone time immersing herself […]

Katelin Kalgren, Virginia Tech

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Katelin is a Junior at Virginia Tech from Virginia Beach. She is majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Event Management and Consumer Studies. Katelin’s interests include marketing, public relations, and policies such as expanding voting access. She enjoys writing and reading in her free time. LinkedIn.

Ethaar Gwary, University of Virginia

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Ethaar Gwary is a third-year student at the McIntire School of Commerce. Her plan is to concentrate in Marketing and IT with a track in Business Analytics. Research and analysis are two things she enjoys doing, which is why she finds marketing to be the concentration for her. Ethaar’s aspiration is to one day work […]

Briana Vinson, University of South Carolina

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Briana is an Honors student at the University of South Carolina, majoring in Human Resources (HR) Management with a minor in African-American Studies. Passionate about creating positive change, she has gained valuable experience through internships, including one at Securitas Security Services USA, where she contributed to talent development and leadership initiatives, as well as through […]

Benjamin McConniel, University of Texas at Austin

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Ben McConniel is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, pursuing a degree in Communication and Leadership with a minor in Sports Media. With a keen interest in public relations, Ben is passionate about using strategic communication to drive positive change within an organization. He hopes to utilize this experience to pursue a […]

Juliana Carreiro-Oliver, University of Chicago

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Juliana is a third-year student at the University of Chicago studying Public Policy and History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Science and Medicine (HIPS). Through conversations with her mother, a registered nurse, she found her passion in health policy focused on improving healthcare systems to be more equitable and accessible, especially in minority-populated areas. With […]