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Bonner Fellows: Summer 2012
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Introducing the 2012 Fellows!
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The Bonner Fellowship Program is a Pilot Program for Summer 2012. In this program, 13 students from Bonner Programs across the country were paired with national partners in New York City and Washington, D.C. This fellowship experience serves the purpose of an internship experience and is meant to prepare students for the professional world. As fellows, these students will represent the Bonner program while also representing his or her individual school and the partner organization. This unique opportunity was open to the network as a whole to apply to. Fellows were then selected after a rigorous interview process with both the national partner organization as well as the Bonner Foundation. Fellows will be expected to attend specific trainings tailored to his or her specific partner organization as well as trainings provided by the foundation.
| LAKEISHA JEFFERSON | Work on Purpose Program Fellow, Echoing Green Foundation |
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Spelman College '12, Psychology Major
Hometown: Denver, CO
In which issue area(s) do I focus my service? all four areas
What am I most EXCITED about this summer? The organization I am partnering with!
What am I most ANXIOUS about this summer? Not quite sure, mostly excited!
What do I do for fun outside of academics and service? Hang out with my friends, go to the movies, read, the theater...
What are three songs I would play on a road trip? If you want to be my lover by the spice girls, summer time by Will smith, and bootylicious by Destiny's Child
If my shoes could talk, what would they say are their five favorite places? Denmark, Paris, London, NY, Milan |
| RACHEL BROWN | Diversity Initiative Fellow, Teach for America |
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University of Richmond '14; Social Entrepreneurship major, Dance minor
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
In which issue area(s) do I focus my service? Education, performing arts(tap and hip-hop dance), & teen mentoring
What am I most EXCITED about this summer? I am extremely excited to be working with such a great host of smart, innovative, and ambitious people all working toward the goal of eliminating barriers to education. I am also very excited to simply ask MANY questions of the various resourceful employees as well as to network with other interns and organizations here in NYC.
What am I most ANXIOUS about this summer? I am most anxious to begin fostering relationships within Teach for America as well as with its partner organizations and other like-minded organizations, as I work towards completing my main task of planning a Diversity Initiative Conference. I have so many ideas spinning around in my head and I'm ready to take action!
What do I do for fun outside of academics and service? I am a dancer and although I teach dance as part of my service, it is still my favorite hobby to take class and continue to develop my technique.
What are three songs I would play on a road trip? Michael Jackson: Wanna Be Startin Somethin Beyonce: Love on Top Spice Girls: Spice Up Your Life!
If my shoes could talk, what would they say are their five favorite places? 1. Broadway Dance Center 2. Panera Bread 3. movie theatre 4. Mac Cosmetics 5. Urban Outfitters |
| IRINA GRIGORYANTS | Social Responsibility Fellow, Peacework |
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Carson-Newman College '13; Communications (PR/Advertising) major, German minor
Hometown: Mary City, Turkmenistan
In which issue area(s) do I focus my service? Social Justice, Education
What am I most EXCITED about this summer? 1) Working as the Corporate Responsibility Fellow for Peacework; 2) Improving international communities throughout the world; 3) Share my experiences and learn new skills ; 4) work with women leaders
What am I most ANXIOUS about this summer? living on my own and paying bills. I guess finding apartment through Craigslist made me very anxious.
What do I do for fun outside of academics and service? I play soccer sometimes with my friends, go on trips, hanging out with my friends, cook, read.
What are three songs I would play on a road trip? 1) like a g6; 2) glad you came 3) call me maybe
If my shoes could talk, what would they say are their five favorite places? Turkmenistan; Saint Petersburg, Russia; New York City; my Grandma's garden; downtown bakery |
| THOMAS SALADINO | Outreach & Engagement Fellow, Roosevelt Campus Network |
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Rider University '13; Psychology major, Criminal Justice minor
Hometown: New City, NY
In which issue area(s) do I focus my service? Hunger and Homelessness, and Food Accessibility
What am I most EXCITED about this summer? Working on policy and fusing it with direct service practices. Also exploring the city even more!!!
What am I most ANXIOUS about this summer? Commuting back and forth from home.
What do I do for fun outside of academics and service? Play guitar, Record music, Go to the beach, and Being with Friends!
What are three songs I would play on a road trip? That Was a Crazy Game of Poker by O.A.R, So Much Love by Fedde Le Grand, and Superman by Goldfinger
If my shoes could talk, what would they say are their five favorite places? The beach, The kitchen, Costa Rica, any Bonner Related event, and the City |
| CHLOE BALL | Partnerships & Development Fellow, Campus Kitchens Project |
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Spelman College '14, Political Science major
Hometown: Dayton, OH
In which issue area(s) do I focus my service?
I like to focus my service on issues that have immediate impact in the community and working with the youth of the community.
What am I most EXCITED about this summer?
I am excited about participating in the Bonner Fellowship and experiencing new things. I am also really excited about working with Campus Kitchens and learning more about them.
What am I most ANXIOUS about this summer?
I am anxious about living in DC. I have only been to DC once before so I don't know to much about it. But while I am anxious about it, I am excited because when you are forced out of your comfort zone that is when you are at your best.
What do I do for fun outside of academics and service?
I hang out with friends and just enjoy being with them. I also write poetry to just release my mind from everything that is taking space in it.
What are three songs I would play on a road trip?
Beyonce - I was here Melody Thorton - Hit the ground runnin Meek Mill - Used to be
If my shoes could talk, what would they say are their five favorite places?
If my shoes could talk their five favorite places would be Tokyo, Philadelphia, Manhattan, Atlanta, and the Jersey Shore.
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| VANESSA WILLIAMS | Research to Practice Fellow, CIRCLE |
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Davidson College '13; Anthropology major, Education minor
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
In which issue area(s) do I focus my service? K-12 Education, poverty
What am I most EXCITED about this summer? Being immersed in all DC has to offer. This place is a mecca for service and culture and I can't wait to experience how they collide! (Especially with people that are probably just as excited as I am...)
What am I most ANXIOUS about this summer? Keeping myself organized enough to handle all of my responsibilities both in and outside my Fellowship
What do I do for fun outside of academics and service? Exploring new places with no agenda, dancing, writing and reading, playing in the rain, listening to music, cooking... the list goes on
What are three songs I would play on a road trip? "Hotel California" The Eagles, "Boston" Augustana, "Paris, Tokyo" Lupe Fiasco (obviously can't road trip there, but still hahaha)
If my shoes could talk, what would they say are their five favorite places? If my shoes could talk, they'd probably curse me for getting lost so many times in DC, but appreciate places such as the National Mall, Busboys and Poets, Dupont Circle, Union Station, and Capitol Hill Books |
| GREYSON MANN | Voting Rights Fellow, Fair Elections Legal Network |
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Wofford College '14, Government and Chinese majors with a concentration in World Politics
Hometown: Laurel, MD
In which issue area(s) do I focus my service? While at Wofford I work with youth development by volunteering at the Local Community Center and also serving as a mentor for the newly established Collegetown Access program in Spartanburg. Although, this summer I am focusing on Voting Rights by serving as the Voting Rights Fellow at the Fair Elections Legal Network.
What am I most EXCITED about this summer? I am most excited at the opportunity to intern in DC again and work on extending voting rights during the same year as a pivotal presidential election.
What am I most ANXIOUS about this summer? I am most anxious about the time I will get to spend working with and learning from other Bonner Scholars, interns, and successful co-workers and supervisors at FELN.
What do I do for fun outside of academics and service? Basketball, Soccer, Classical Piano performance and teaching, and sleep (if there is time).
What are three songs I would play on a road trip? Outsider and MC Sniper- Better Than Yesterday, Rachmaninov's 3rd Piano Concerto, and Jay Chou- Xin Yu
If my shoes could talk, what would they say are their five favorite places? They would say their favorite place is the foyer, because if they are there they aren't out getting torn up on the basketball court or soccer field. Then they would say they like the basketball court and the soccer field too, but not as much as they like the classroom or the library. |
| CHARLOTTE COLLINS | Community Advocacy Fellow, L'Arche Communities DC |
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Washington & Lee University '14; Psychology, Pre-medical major, Poverty and Human Capability Studies minor
Hometown: Dallas, TX
In which issue area(s) do I focus my service? Health Care & Health Issues, Youth Development & Youth Issues, Social Justice & Human Rights
What am I most EXCITED about this summer? I am most excited to learn more about the advocacy side of my volunteer work.
What am I most ANXIOUS about this summer? I am anxious about finding my way around the D.C. area - I have never been there before!
What do I do for fun outside of academics and service? Outside of academics and service, I love to read and be with friends.
What are three songs I would play on a road trip? Sister Golden Hair - America, One Sunday Morning - Wilco, Go Where You Wanna Go - A Band of Bees
If my shoes could talk, what would they say are their five favorite places? my room, the library, Supported Employment, the kitchen, a deserted house on W&L's campus |
| KATJA KLEINE | US Anti-Poverty Policy Fellow, RESULTS |
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Washington & Lee University '14; Economics major, Poverty Studies minor
Hometown: Cary, NC
In which issue area(s) do I focus my service? Mentally disabled population, financial literacy, education
What am I most EXCITED about this summer? Working with policy and getting the chance to see issues from a new perspective.
What am I most ANXIOUS about this summer? I am anxious about getting to know other people in the city, but mostly excited!
What do I do for fun outside of academics and service? Listen to music, photography, run, read
What are three songs I would play on a road trip? Come together, free bird and grapevine fires
If my shoes could talk, what would they say are their five favorite places? Washington DC, Cary NC, Lexington VA, Turks and Caicos, and San Diego CA |
| KATHERINE NGUYEN | Homeless Advocacy Fellow, National Coalition for the Homeless |
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Rutgers University '15, Nursing major
Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ
In which issue area(s) do I focus my service? Homelessness and Healthcare; Youth Mentoring; Community Cleanups
What am I most EXCITED about this summer? I look forward to the Bonner SLI 2012 in Tennessee, working with the other Bonner Fellows and interns in Washington, DC, working with the National Coalition for the Homeless as my first internship/job experience, and living on my own in DC.
What am I most ANXIOUS about this summer? Overall, I am feeling the pressure to succeed in my first real internship/job experience. I will be living on my own in DC, which is a little overwhelming. Having said that, I am originally from the northern VA/DC area so I am somewhat familiar with it, and look forward to the challenges I will face at the National Coalition for the Homeless.
What do I do for fun outside of academics and service? I played the piano since I was 5, both classical and pop music. I enjoy swimming and biking for exercise, and my passions include doing art, creative writing, reading, listening to and discovering music, and traveling. When I spend time with friends, we like to explore local eateries.
What are three songs I would play on a road trip? This is so hard, because I LOVE music! However, (500) Days of Summer is one of my favorite movies of all time, and I love everything about it including the soundtrack/score. I would play "You Make My Dreams Come True" by Daryl Hall & John Oates, "Arm Drawing," by Mychael Danna and Rob Simonsen, and "Sweet Disposition," by the Temper Trap, all songs from the soundtrack/score.
If my shoes could talk, what would they say are their five favorite places? Fairfax, VA (my hometown until I was 9) Cherry Hill, NJ (my current hometown) Philadelphia, PA Washington, DC Phan Thiet, Vietnam |
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| TAYLER ULMER | Outreach & Development Fellow, Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting |
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Spelman College '15, Anthropology and Sociology and International Studies majors
Hometown: Chicago, IL
In which issue area(s) do I focus my service? Self Esteem development for African Americans
What am I most EXCITED about this summer? To learn about the Pulitzer center on crisis reporting and be surrounded by all of this knowledge.
What am I most ANXIOUS about this summer? To get away from my parents!
What do I do for fun outside of academics and service? Hang out with friends and cook
What are three songs I would play on a road trip? All falls down by kanye west, champion by kanye west, and lotus flower bomb by wale
If my shoes could talk, what would they say are their five favorite places? The kitchen, the movies, the beach, Harold's chicken, to my service site |
| MORGAN SCHRANKEL | Program Management and Outreach Fellow at the Bonner Foundation |
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Allegheny College '13; Values, Ethics & Social Action major, Flute Performance minor
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
In which issue area(s) do I focus my service? Pregnant and parenting teens, Higher Education Accessibility
What am I most EXCITED about this summer? Working with Gian Parel to help develop this fellowship program, to learn as much as I can about the Bonner Foundation as well as the Bonner Network, to explore Princeton, New Jersey, & New York City, and to get to know Gian and Irina better. So far, I have had a wonderful experience preparing for SLI and cannot wait for whatever will unfold this summer.
What am I most ANXIOUS about this summer? Being the "voice of the program" via the Bonner Blog and this Wiki...
What do I do for fun outside of academics and service? Pretending that I can sing, Dancing, anything involving music, hanging out with friends, learning how to cook, browsing various social media platforms, anything artistic, exploring anywhere, driving with the windows down and my stereo up, hanging out/missing my little sisters, being a member of the Epsilon Iota chapter of Delta Delta Delta, watching and making movies.
What are three songs I would play on a road trip? "H.Y.F.R." by Drake, "Here comes the sun" by the Beatles, anything by ADELE or Mumford&Sons
If my shoes could talk, what would they say are their five favorite places? Well first of all my shoes are TOMS, I have about five pairs... They would say Emma Dosch's Kitchen (my good friend from school), anywhere with my siblings, on a walk around my grandparents' neighborhood, the dance floor, and the music practice room at Allegheny. |
| GIAN PAREL | Program Management and Outreach Fellow at the Bonner Foundation |
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Oberlin College '15, Neuroscience major
Hometown: Louisville, KY
In which issue area(s) do I focus my service? Education Outreach, Higher Education Accessibility
What am I most EXCITED about this summer? Working together with Morgan Schrankel to make the first summer of the Bonner Fellowship Program impressive(!), learning about the inner workings of the Bonner Foundation, exploring Princeton/New Jersey and New York City, and cooking for myself and roomie Irina!
What am I most ANXIOUS about this summer? Setting the tone for upcoming years of the Bonner Fellowship Program
What do I do for fun outside of academics and service? Singing, trying to play the guitar and ukulele, hanging out with friends, cooking and eating vegan food, reading neuroscience journals/news, sleeping
What are three songs I would play on a road trip? Just Dance by Lady GaGa, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds by the Beatles, Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers
If my shoes could talk, what would they say are their five favorite places? Anywhere alongside my best friend Kara's shoes, the kitchen, new places, anywhere with crunchy snow, the foot of my bed
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