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September 23rd, 2025
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Three Andrew Goodman Ambassadors Selected As 2025 Newman Civic Fellows

Campus Compact’s Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes students who stand out for their commitment to creating positive change 

Three Andrew Goodman Ambassadors are recipients of Campus Compact’s 2025 Newman Civic Fellowship. Ambassadors Janjay Greene (Texas Woman’s University), Matthew Markey (University of La Verne), and Xzavier Pacheco (Northampton Community College) are among 150 student civic leaders from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico to join the 2025-2026 Cohort.

Recipients demonstrate a commitment to creating positive change in communities locally and around the world and must be nominated by Campus Compact member presidents or chancellors. The 2025 Cohort will participate in training and networking for their personal, professional, and civic growth, as well as the Annual Convening of Newman Civic Fellows.

“We are so proud of Janjay, Xzavier, and Matthew for being awarded the esteemed Newman Civic Fellowship,” says Caroline Smith, The Andrew Goodman Foundation’s Director of Programs. “We have seen their deep commitment to an equitable democracy as Andrew Goodman Ambassadors, so it comes as no surprise to us, and we are honored to continue cheering them on in this next chapter.”

Learn more about the three Andrew Goodman Ambassadors selected as 2025 Newman Civic Fellows below:

Janjay Greene, Texas Woman’s University

Janjay is an undergraduate student at Texas Woman’s University, pursuing a degree in Biology with a Pre-Med focus. The daughter of African refugees, she aims to push her fellow students to fight for social justice issues about race, voting accessibility, and immigration. On campus, she is involved in the Honors Scholar Program, where she is a service committee member, working alongside other members to serve the needs of the on and off-campus community. Janjay is also a Pioneer Service Scholar, a volunteer organization at Texas Woman’s, where she volunteers at the on-campus food pantry. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career as a Pharmacist.

Matthew Markey, University of La Verne

Matthew Markey is studying Political Science at the University of La Verne. He enjoys going to concerts, playing volleyball, and following politics. Matthew has always had a passion for voting and looks forward to helping more young people become engaged in the voting process!

Xzavier Pacheco, Northampton Community College

Xzavier Pacheco is currently enrolled at Northampton Community College (NCC) and plans to pursue a doctorate in Archaeology after finishing his time at NCC. Xzavier likes to keep up-to-date politically and internationally with the news, as he always tries to be informed. He is always trying to learn, and likes to remain active with soccer or biking.

About The Andrew Goodman Foundation

The Andrew Goodman Foundation’s mission is to make young voices and votes a powerful force in democracy by training the next generation of leaders, engaging young voters, and challenging restrictive voter suppression laws. The organization is named after Andrew Goodman, a Freedom Summer volunteer and champion of equality and voting rights who was murdered, alongside James Earl Chaney and Michael Schwerner, by the KKK in 1964 while registering Black Americans to vote in Mississippi. To learn more, visit www.andrewgoodman.org.

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