Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship: Chicago 2020-2021 Cohort
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Marvellous AjibareHarry S. Truman CollegeMarvellous Ajibare is a student at Harry S. Truman College in Chicago and plans to transfer to a four-year university. Marvellous majors in nursing because she loves taking care of…View Profile -
Pablo ArandaDePaul UniversityWhen Pablo Emiliano Aranda-Leon is not studying accounting at DePaul University, he works for Healthy Hood, a church-based organization that fights for undocumented and documented peoples’ rights. The organization’s goal…View Profile -
Yasmeen AshkarIllinois Institute of TechnologyYasmeen Ashkar is a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology. She helps students who are struggling in school and tries her best…View Profile -
Safa AzadIllinois Institute of TechnologySafa Azad is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology and hopes one day to receive master’s degree as well. In her free time,…View Profile -
Kristopher BondMississippi Valley State UniversityKristopher Bond is originally from Chicago and is currently a student at Mississippi Valley State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration. On campus, Kristopher works as a student…View Profile -
Xiang CenUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoXiang Cen is currently a student at the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in computer science and with primary interests in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and much more. Xiang…View Profile -
Estefania CoronaMorton College in ChicagoEstefania Corona is a student at Morton College in Chicago. Estefania has volunteered as a student helper at the counseling office on Morton’s campus. She hopes to build a community…View Profile -
Makayla DennisHoward Brown Health CenterMakayla Dennis is currently an advocate at the Howard Brown Health Center in Chicago where she provides broad support and mentors youth. She aspires to work with a nonprofit organization…View Profile
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Taha DohaUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoTaha Doha is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is interested in helping develop impoverished neighborhoods in Chicago, bettering…View Profile -
Monserrat GarciaKennedy King CollegeMonserrat Garcia is pursuing her dream through an Associate in Applied Science for Baking and Pastry Arts at the Washburne Culinary and Hospitality Institute at Kennedy King College. She is…View Profile -
Stephanie HerreraOhio State UniversityStephanie Herrera is a second-year student at The Ohio State University studying English with a concentration in Writing, Literacy, and Rhetoric Communications. She is involved with the Latino Student Association…View Profile -
Zaria HurdleBachelor’s degree in accountingZaria Hurdle will be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting next year. She is a leader within her church, especially with the little kids. Zaria is also a praise dance…View Profile
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Kisa JafriUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignKisa Jafri is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Through her extensive civic engagement, she has been immersed in acts…View Profile -
Guadalupe JimenezUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoGuadalupe Jimenez is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has been heavily involved in her community, raising awareness on several health-related topics.…View Profile -
Puneet KaurUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoPuneet Kaur is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her interests lie in helping the community and in bringing social change and…View Profile -
Jasmine MillerHope CollegeJasmine Miller is a sophomore majoring in psychology at Hope College. She holds the secretary position for the Black Student Union on campus. Jasmine plans to use the education she…View Profile -
Evelyn Ochoa AriasUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoEvelyn Ochoa Arias is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She works as a teaching assistant for an introduction to engineering design…View Profile -
Sandy OrozcoIllinois Tech Stuart School of BusinessSandy Orozco is a senior majoring in Business Administration with two minors in Public Administration and Political Science at the Illinois Tech Stuart School of Business. She is also admitted…View Profile -
Keishjuan OwensLumberJackPakKeishjuan Owens is currently creating a Chicago-based fashion line called LumberJackPak that plans to debut in Fall 2021. He has been engaged in nonprofit organizations, marches, mentoring, mural projects, and…View Profile -
Noale PeacockCity Colleges of ChicagoNoale Peacock aspires to be a zoologist. She attends the City Colleges of Chicago and majors in zoology with a minor in environmental science. Noale is passionate about our planet…View Profile -
Oscar RivasCornell UniversityOscar Rivas is pursuing a bachelor's degree in government at Cornell University. He has volunteered for opportunities that aim to help people in need by providing them with resources meant…View Profile -
Bertha SanchezTriton CollegeBertha Sanchez is pursuing an associate degree in business management at Triton College. She has been an active member in her community since her youth, from participating in her local…View Profile -
Mustafa St. ClairChicago Youth Council for Police AcademyMustafa St. Clair is planning to pursue a pre-med biology degree. This past year he has connected with several individuals involved in social justice. Mustafa also presented a capstone project to the Chicago police board regarding transparency, fund allocations, and mental health/bias…View Profile -
Precious TaiwoHarry S. Truman CollegePrecious Taiwo is a student at Harry S. Truman College seeking an associate degree in science. She is a Star Scholar recipient and has been recognized as Truman’s most distinguished student of the year. On campus,…View Profile
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Victor TaiwoHarold Washington CollegeVictor Taiwo is a computer science major at Harold Washington College in Chicago. He also minors in computer graphics. Victor hopes to one day transfer to a four-year university. He…View Profile
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Arely TellezLoyola University ChicagoArely Tellez is pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology at Loyola University Chicago. Arely is working as a community contact tracer for COVID-19 in Chicago. She is immensely proud to…View Profile -
Roberto VillasenorIllinois Institute of TechnologyRoberto Villasenor is attending the Illinois Institute of Technology and pursuing a bachelor's in Information Technology and Management with a minor in Finance. He has been active in the Latinx…View Profile -
Ammar WaheedIllinois Institute of TechnologyAmmar Waheed is an architecture major enrolled at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He has been part of many collaborative community projects regarding cleanup, planting, and providing for Chicago communities.…View Profile -
Talhah WaheedIllinois Institute of TechnologyTalhah Waheed is studying Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He uses his interests in digital electronics and microcontrollers to help solve challenges throughout his community.…View Profile -
Juan ZarcoUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoJuan Zarco is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has been a mentor for high school students in STEM for several…View Profile -
Elizabeth ZiaIllinois Institute of TechnologyElizabeth Zia is pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology at the Illinois Institute of Technology. She runs an organization in her neighborhood with her friends that collects food and clothing…View Profile -
Kylon HooksLocal Action CoordinatorChicago ...Kylon Hooks is a community leader and Blacktivist with over ten years of community health experience, leading change through intersectional, Anti- Oppression lenses. Kylon’s extensive experience working with Trans/Gender Non-Binary…View Profile -
Celeste CummingsYouth FacilitatorChicago ...Celeste Cummings graduated from the Aspen Young Leaders Fellowship (AYLF) as a part of the St. Louis 2018 cohort. Her community impact project focused on the inclusion of African American…View Profile -
Solcyre (Sol) BurgaYouth FacilitatorChicago ...Sol is a first-generation college student double-majoring in Political Science and Journalism at Rutgers University - Newark. Her passion for immigration and women’s rights have shaped her identity and the…View Profile -
Dante ApaesteguiYouth FacilitatorChicago ...Dante Apaestegui is an inaugural AYLF Newark cohort fellow. He graduated from Rutgers University - Newark, in 2019 and is currently working as a paralegal with the Legal Action Center…View Profile
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