Pennsylvania

Andrew Bloeser is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. Before coming to Allegheny College, Andrew completed his B.A. at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois. His research and teaching interests lie primarily in political behavior, participation, and mobilization.

Isabella Kistler serves as a Graduate Assistant for Volunteer Programs at Kutztown University’s Community Outreach Center, where she oversees student volunteer programs and local service initiatives. She assists with campus volunteer programs, organizing community events, and working closely with student leaders and local partner organizations. She also helps oversee the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program of Berks County, where she assists in coordinating events and managing volunteers.

Isabella is currently pursuing her M.Ed. in School Counseling. She is passionate about helping others and extending resources to the students and local community. Isabella is dedicated to giving back to the community and supporting students as they achieve their goals.

Madeline Raub is a Graduate Assistant for Volunteer Programs at Kutztown University’s Community Outreach Center. In this role, she oversees student volunteer programs, coordinates community service opportunities and events, and supports student ambassadors and community partners. She also helps oversee the Lutheran Center Food Pantry, coordinating volunteers, managing pantry operations, and helping connect students with essential resources.

Madeline is currently pursuing her MBA. She is passionate about community engagement, student leadership, and creating meaningful volunteer opportunities that make a positive impact both on campus and in the surrounding community.

Nykolai Blichar is a Pennsylvania native and a former Ambassador for the Andrew Goodman Foundation Vote Everywhere Program. Nykolai has a B.A. in Political Science and an M.Ed. in Student Affairs from Kutztown University. He is a passionate community activist and advocate for social justice and LGBTQIA+ rights. He is particularly interested in promoting civic engagement both on and off campus and centering conversations around democracy and participation in government at all levels. He is also no stranger to the electoral process having helped numerous political campaigns and has previously ran for PA State Representative in 2018 and 2020. Nykolai focuses on his passion for voting and civic participation to ensure students and community members are well informed about the decisions they make at the ballot box.

Faustine Sun is the Academically Based Community Service (ABCS) Coordinator at the Netter Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania. A recent Penn alum, Faustine spent her undergraduate years encouraging students to become more involved in the Philadelphia community and has continued to do so in her new role as the liaison between Penn faculty, students, and community partners. Her main goal is to support and encourage students on their way to becoming more democratic, civically-minded citizens.