Andrew Goodman Campus Teams
Our nationwide network of students and higher education administrators advocates for voting rights on campus through voter registration drives, voter education events, and GOTV activities.
Alabama A&M University
Campus Champion
Monica Clarke (She/Her)
Coordinator, Student Support Services
Monica Clarke (She/Her)
Coordinator, Student Support Services
Monica Clarke is the Freshman Academy Service Learning Coordinator and an adjunct English faculty member at Alabama A&M Univeristy.
Ambassador
Paris Clack
Paris Clack
Paris Clack is from Snellville, Georgia. Paris is majoring in biology with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. Since her first year of college, Paris has been registering her community to vote, which resulted in her inclusion in the voter registration honor roll published in Forbes Magazine. Paris enjoys ice skating, spending time with her family, and watching anime in her free time.
Ambassador
Alexis Powell
Alexis Powell
Alexis Powell is a junior biology major on the pre-med track hailing from Birmingham, Al. She is a member of the student government association, a HBCU Red Cross Ambassador and a scholarship recipient for Novartis Thurgood Marshall College Fund. As an Andrew Goodman Ambassador, she aims to reach more awareness on not only this upcoming election, but voting rights and privileges in general.
Ambassador
Mike Davis Jr.
Mike Davis Jr.
Mike Davis Jr is a Civil Engineering major from Montgomery Al. He is involved in the Honors Program, University Echoes, the Second Vice President of Collegiate 100, and the Student Government Association Executive President.
Alcorn State University
Campus Champion
Sheri Wallace
Sheri Wallace
Ambassador
Ken Bradley
Ken Bradley
Allegheny College
Campus Champion
Andrew Bloeser (He/Him)
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Andrew Bloeser (He/Him)
Assistant Professor of Political Science
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.
Ambassador
Inayah Toussaint
Inayah Toussaint
Ambassador
Kaylan Parker
Kaylan Parker
Ambassador
Amani Green
Amani Green
Amani is from Washington D.C. and chose to become a part of this organization because she sees the need to have more political participants, especially those who are underrepresented in politics. She believes it’s important for people to have accurate information about candidates given how bias the media can be. People should have a reliable source of information that doesn’t influence who they choose to vote for.
Arizona State University
Campus Champion
Tiffany Thornhill
Director of Programs, Pastor Center for Politics and Public Serivice
Tiffany Thornhill
Director of Programs, Pastor Center for Politics and Public Serivice
Ambassador
Katie Ritchie
Katie Ritchie
Katie Ritchie is a sophomore at Arizona State University, studying Public Policy and Economics. Passionate about public service, she has led initiatives that increase educational access at the Arizona Governor’s Office, as a Student Advisor to Arizona’s State Superintendent, and as an intern at the U.S. Department of Education. On campus, she serves as the Director of Government Affairs in Undergraduate Student Government and an Undergraduate Research Fellow. Katie looks forward to fostering a civically engaged student body at ASU as an Andrew Goodman Ambassador.
Ambassador
Abby Nonthe
Abby Nonthe
Ambassador
Zion Kanyana
Zion Kanyana
Ambassador
Kaitlyn Kleinpeter
Kaitlyn Kleinpeter
Ambassador
Anish Verma
Anish Verma
Bard College
Campus Champion
Sarah deVeer (She/Her)
Outreach Coordinator
Sarah deVeer (She/Her)
Outreach Coordinator
Sarah deVeer began working for the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) in 2017 after earning her degree from Bard Annandale in Film and Electronic Arts, with a focus in documentary and community connections. Since then, she has been focusing on a variety of initiatives through the CCE, including education outreach, voter outreach, activism support, and community relation facilitation. A career highlight for Sarah was successfully obtaining a polling place on Bard's Annandale campus during the 2020 United States presidential election, after the institution had engaged in fighting for an on-campus polling place for 20 years.
Campus Champion
Erin Cannan
Vice President for Student Affairs; Dean of Civic Engagement; Deputy Director, Center for Civic Engagement
Erin Cannan
Vice President for Student Affairs; Dean of Civic Engagement; Deputy Director, Center for Civic Engagement
Erin Cannan joins the center staff after 15 years in the Division of Student Affairs at Bard. Erin arrived at Bard in 1995 as assistant dean of students/director of first-year students, responsible for orientation and student activities. She was promoted to dean of student affairs, responsible for the oversight of 12 departments within the Division of Student Affairs, and overseeing the work of the dean of campus life.
As deputy director of the center, Erin’s primary focus is on the development of local volunteer and internship opportunities. She facilitates local connections to school districts, government, and business while working to develop partnerships within the center network.
Erin earned her B.A. from State University of New York at Geneseo in 1992 and a master’s degree in student personnel services from Edinboro University.
Ambassador
Sierra Ford
Sierra Ford
My name is Sierra Ford and I am sophomore attending Bard College. I am currently majoring in both political studies and sociology in the hopes that I can use my education to continue the work around educating today's youth on the most relevant and pressing political issues. Through my work with Election at Bard, I am fulfilling both a personal mission and a societal necessity as I work with a team to find ways in which we can increase youth representation in the American electorate. I look forward to bridging the gap between young collegiate voters and the American electoral process.
Binghamton University
Campus Champion
Kyra Hickey
Kyra Hickey
Campus Champion
Alison Twang
Associate Director, Center for Civic Engagement
Alison Twang
Associate Director, Center for Civic Engagement
Alison Handy Twang is the assistant director at the Center for Civic Engagement. In this role, she is broadly responsible for promoting, developing and expanding community engagement opportunities for students. Alison oversees a number of community engagement initiatives, including the Bridging the Digital Divide Project, campus political engagement efforts and CCE's partnership with Promise Zone Community Schools. Before joining CCE, she worked in the nonprofit sector, focusing on philanthropy and student and young adult civic engagement. She received her bachelor's degree in political science and master's degree in public administration from Binghamton University and is currently pursuing her PhD in community and public affairs. She serves as president of the board of directors for the YWCA of Binghamton/Broome County and as a member of the advisory committee for the Rural Health Service Corps/AmeriCorps program. She currently resides in Binghamton with her husband, Dylan, and their chocolate lab, Keene.
Ambassador
Jenna Vallone
Jenna Vallone
My name is Jenna Vallone, and I will be a sophomore at Binghamton University, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Sociocultural Studies Anthropology. I am from Long Island, New York and I live my parents, older sister Jordan and our 3 dogs. I am currently on the pre-law track and am interested in going into educational law or becoming a defense attorney.
Ambassador
Jessica Sung
Jessica Sung
Bowling Green State University
Campus Champion
Adam Smith
Coordinator, Civic Engagement, Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
Adam Smith
Coordinator, Civic Engagement, Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
Ambassador
Amelia Alexander
Amelia Alexander
Ambassador
Cherylle Dave
Cherylle Dave
Cherylle Dave is a third year at Bowling Green State University double majoring in Communication & Spanish. They are really excited to be involved with The Andrew Goodman Foundation through BGSU Votes and is hoping that the team can really increase the turnout of young voters this year. Voter engagement has been important to Cherylle since they worked as a PEO in elections throughout high school. Cherylle feels it is very important that everyone uses their voice in our democratic process through voting so that young people can create the country that we want to live in.
California State University - Northridge
Campus Champion
Boris Ricks
Boris Ricks
Clark Atlanta University
Campus Champion
Dr. Teri Platt (She/Her)
Dr. Teri Platt (She/Her)
Teri Platt is a Community of Practice Fellow, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge at Civic Nation.
Teri Platt, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration and the Director of the Isabella T. Jenkins Honors Program at Clark Atlanta University. She has over 15 years of higher education teaching experience in courses on American political institutions, public policy, urban politics and planning, and research methodology. Dr. Platt has a long-standing commitment to research and service in areas of civic engagement and community-based participatory research activities. She is currently a Faculty Affiliate with Data Science Initiative of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and the Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development at Clark Atlanta University where she is a social science researcher and lead of the Community Engagement and Dissemination Core. Through her work with the CCRTD, Dr. Platt has received funding to explore the relationship between civic engagement, self-efficacy, and prostate health through the National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Platt was a 2021-2022 Fellow with the National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement at the University of California, Irvine where she evaluated student voter engagement at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). She is also the Faculty Champion for the Andrew Goodman Foundation HBCU Cohort; a Co-Designer with the Ask Every Student Initiative of the Students Learn, Students Vote coalition; a member of the Executive Council of the Students Learn, Students Vote Coalition; participant in the HBCU Community of Practice for the ALL IN Democracy Challenge; and Faculty Champion for the Democracy Fellows of the Campus Vote Project.
An active member of scholarly associations, Dr. Platt has served on committees and participated in the annual meetings of the American Society for Public Administration, Conference for Minority Public Administrators, Southeastern Conference for Public Administration, National Conference of Black Political Scientists, Midwest Political Science Association, and American Political Science Association.
Dr. Platt resides in Atlanta with her family and is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She provides additional service to the community through her church and the Atlanta Public Schools.
Ambassador
Anniya Washington
Anniya Washington
Anniya Washington is a Junior Criminal Justice major with a minor in Psychology. She is from Houston, Texas. After her undergraduate studies, she plans to attend law school to pursue a career as a prosecuting attorney and ultimately become a judge.
Ambassador
Alicia Wicks
Alicia Wicks
Alicia Wicks is a junior Criminal Justice major from Newark, New Jersey. After graduating from Clark Atlanta University, she plans on attending law school in D.C., and intends to become a Criminal Defense attorney and eventually open her own firm to provide expert legal jobs to HBCU Law Student graduates. Alicia is very active on campus and is the Co-Chair of CAU Votes, a student-led coalition created to increase civic participation amongst college students, specifically on Clark Atlanta's campus. She is also the 2nd Vice President of the National Council of Negro Women - Clark Atlanta University Section.
Cornell University
Campus Champion
Amy Somchanhmavong
Associate Director, Service-Learning and Partnership
Amy Somchanhmavong
Associate Director, Service-Learning and Partnership
As Associate Director of Community Service-Learning and Partnership Amy has dedicated herself to purposeful work that produces lasting impact. Amy's programs encompass student-centered programs such as the Public Service Scholars, to faculty engaged scholarship via action research in teaching and practice, to delivering collective empowerment initiatives for improved community health and wellbeing. Most recently she launched the Patient Care Advocacy Team (PCAT) program in collaboration with Cayuga Medical Center and Cornell Career Services to expose students interested in the field of medicine to a direct service partnership with Cayuga Medical Center for what Amy refers to as a process of instilling and building a "culture of care” into healthcare for future practitioners.
Ambassador
Camille Simmons
Camille Simmons
Ambassador
Serena Wang
Serena Wang
Serena Wang is a junior at Cornell University majoring in Policy Analysis and Management and from Northern Virginia. Last summer, she interned at the U.S. House of Representatives. At Cornell, Serena is the VP of Internal Operations for Cornell Votes and is involved in various political and cultural clubs. She also conducts research for a Cornell Law School professor.
Dillard University
Campus Champion
Blair Condoll
Blair Condoll
Ambassador
Roderick Morning-Trice
Roderick Morning-Trice
Roderick Morning-Trice is a class of 2027 Political Science Major at Dillard University. He hails from the great city and state of Birmingham, Alabama, and is anxious to solve some of the world’s problems, and excited to connect with you all! In his free time he enjoys socializing with friends, meeting new people, and diving deeper into his passions of music and social justice.
Ambassador
Kennedy Robinson
Kennedy Robinson
Ambassador
Kylea Tanner
Kylea Tanner
Kylea Tanner is a senior at Dillard University majoring in Political Science with a minor in Mass Communication. She serves as an Andrew Goodman Foundation Ambassador and a Campus Vote Project Democracy Fellow. As a member of the Thompson/Cook Honors Program, Kylea has been recognized on the Dean's List six times, highlighting her dedication and academic excellence.
East Carolina University
Campus Champion
Alex Dennis
Assistant Director, Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement
Alex Dennis
Assistant Director, Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement
Alex Dennis is the Assistant Director for Curricular Programs in the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement at East Carolina University. He currently oversees leadership and civic engagement programs with curricular components at ECU, including Citizen U (student version of a citizens academy), the Williams Leadership Award Program, democratic and voter engagement efforts on campus, and the planning of our four national days of service. Prior to his time working in student affairs, Alex worked as an academic advisor for the College of Arts and Sciences at ECU and prior to that he worked as a high school social studies teacher. He received his MS in Counselor Education from East Carolina University and his BS in Social Science Education from Appalachian State University.
Ambassador
Caramia Landis
Caramia Landis
Caramia Landis is from Greenville, North Carolina. She is a freshman at East Carolina University and is a Brinkley-Lane Scholar studying Community and Regional Planning. She enjoys reading, playing tennis, and listening to classic rock. Caramia is passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion and ending defacto segregation in our cities.
Ambassador
Jordyn Strupp
Jordyn Strupp
Hi, my name is Jordyn Strupp. I am a junior at ECU majoring in Political Science and International Business, with a minor is Hispanic Studies. When I graduate I plan on attending law school to do contract law with non-profit organizations. I am originally from Asheville NC and I have a 1 year old German Shepherd named Max!
Elizabeth City State University
Elon University
Campus Champion
Bob Frigo
Assistant Dean and Director, Kernodle Center for Civic Life
Bob Frigo
Assistant Dean and Director, Kernodle Center for Civic Life
Bob Frigo is the Assistant Dean and Director of the Kernodle Center for Civic Life at Elon University.
Team Leader
Bo Dalrymple
Bo Dalrymple
Bo Dalrymple is from Winston - Salem, NC, and is majoring in International & Global Studies and Political Science. Bo enjoys participating in Student Government, working on campus, and playing sports with his friends.
Ambassador
Lindsay Bialecki
Lindsay Bialecki
Georgetown University
Campus Champion
Julia Newton
Julia Newton
Ambassador
Pratik Jacob
Pratik Jacob
Ambassador
Samuel Lovell
Samuel Lovell
Georgia State University - Atlanta
Ambassador
Tyan Williams
Tyan Williams
Iowa State University
Campus Champion
Karen M. Kedrowski, Ph.D.
Director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics and Professor of Political Science
Karen M. Kedrowski, Ph.D.
Director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics and Professor of Political Science
Dr. Karen M. Kedrowski is Director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics and Professor of Political Science at Iowa State University. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and the University of Oklahoma, Norman. Dr. Kedrowski’s research agenda focuses primarily on women and politics and civic engagement. Prior to coming to Iowa State, she spent 24 years at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina, where she served in many roles, including Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Most gratifyingly, she led the University’s civic and voter engagement efforts.
Ambassador
Delaney Graef
Delaney Graef
I was born into a very politically active family, so my whole life I knew politics were important. But, as a young person no one at holidays or in class would take my young mind seriously and so I choice to prove them wrong by getting out there into my school system, my community, and online to show I demand justice not just discuss it. Not only was I getting out into the political sphere to prove a point, but because I truly loved it, that's why I am so thrilled to be working with The Andrew Goodman Foundation so I can inspire young people to discover their passion for politics.
Ambassador
Paola Martinez
Paola Martinez
My name is Paola Martinez (she/her/hers). I am currently studying political science at Iowa State University for my third year. I am originally from Denison, Iowa, and have always been interested in politics. I had hopes of becoming a lawyer, but I am now going into the research part of political science.
Kutztown University
Campus Champion
Lauren Szuter
Lauren Szuter
Campus Champion
Alexandra Sierer
Alexandra Sierer
Ambassador
Cadence Stoess
Cadence Stoess
Cadence Stoess is a library science major with a minor in computer science. Inspiring others to go out and vote is one of her passions, and she hopes to help her peers stay current and educated when it comes to voting.
Ambassador
Elizabeth Kolb
Elizabeth Kolb
Elizabeth is a passionate political science major at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Elizabeth works as a Votes Ambassador, and is passionate about working towards the most positive change in politics. She is proud to serve on Student Government Board, and spends any time she can outside of the classroom serving her campus community.
Langston University
Campus Champion
Joshua Busby
Dean of Student Affairs
Joshua Busby
Dean of Student Affairs
Louisiana State University
Campus Champion
Len Apcar
Wendell Gray Switzer Jr. Endowed Chair in Media Literacy Manship School in Mass Communication
Len Apcar
Wendell Gray Switzer Jr. Endowed Chair in Media Literacy Manship School in Mass Communication
Len Apcar holds the Wendell Gray Switzer Jr. Endowed Chair in Media Literacy, is a fellow at the Reilly Center for Media and Public Affairs and is a Professional-in-Residence. His teaching interests include how people can evaluate both media sources and information so they can fully participate in our representative democracy. He has been a Visiting Professor at the University of Hong Kong where he taught digital media courses.
In a nearly 40-year professional career at The New York Times and at the Wall Street Journal, he has been a reporter, Web editor, Washington editor and Asia editor. As editor of nytimes.com, the site won virtually every major online award for news, opinion and photography.
As chief Asia editor based in Hong Kong he helped create a 24-hour global newsroom for online and print. At the Journal he was a reporter in Detroit, Washington and Dallas.
He holds an M.S. from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and a B.A. in political science from Claremont McKenna College in California.
Ambassador
Sy’rai Adams
Sy’rai Adams
Sy'rai Adams is currently pursuing her undergraduate degree in International Studies with a concentration in Global Diplomacy and a minor in Political Science at Louisiana State University. Originally from Slidell, Louisiana, Sy'rai has become a dedicated member in LSU's growing sphere of student-led activism, and she is dedicated to educating her school community about the importance of being civically engaged and informed throughout all aspects of the voting process.
Ambassador
Emma Long
Emma Long
Marquette University
Campus Champion
Angie Sandoval
Angie Sandoval
Angelina (Angie) Sandoval works as the Intern Associate at Marquette University's Center for Urban Research, Teaching, & Outreach (CURTO), where she coordinates programming and supports Undergraduate Interns. Additionally, Angie conducts research under the Education Preparedness Program, an academic support and career-building resource for incarcerated and recently released students through CURTO. Angie’s research interests investigate challenges in education policy and criminal justice using historical and qualitative approaches, emphasizing the expertise of those impacted by these systems and policies. Angie holds an MA in Political Science from Marquette University and a BA in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Social Work and a Minor in Sociology.
Campus Champion
Benjamin Linzy
Senior Researcher, Center for Urban Research, Teaching & Outreach
Benjamin Linzy
Senior Researcher, Center for Urban Research, Teaching & Outreach
Benjamin Linzy works as the Program Coordinator for Humanities Without Walls (HWW) in support of the $1.3 Million HWW grant project at Marquette University jointly developed between the HWW Consortium based at the Humanities Research Institute at the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Marquette University. Additionally, Ben is the Budget Manager and Grants Specialist for the Education Preparedness Program, an academic support and career-building resource for incarcerated and recently released students through Marquette University's Center for Urban Research, Teaching, & Outreach (CURTO), in collaboration with partnering academic institutions and community organizations. As the Senior Researcher at CURTO, his research interests include international reactions to genocide, domestic right-wing terrorist movements, and transnational paramilitarism. Ben holds an MA in global history and an MS in criminal justice and is finishing his Ph.D. in History.
Ambassador
Kenny MacAskill
Kenny MacAskill
Kenny MacAskill is a sophomore majoring in Political Science at Marquette University. He is from the fringes of the city of Chicago and is really excited to join the Andrew Goodman Vote Everywhere program! Kenny is passionate about politics, animals, and the outdoors.
Ambassador
Noah Kinnison
Noah Kinnison
Noah Kinnison is from St. Louis, Missouri and is currently an undergrad at Marquette University studying political science and philosophy with a minor in public policy. He is working with The Andrew Goodman Foundation because he believes the protection and improvement of our democracy is of importance and that he can be a part of that change. In addition to his interest in politics, he is passionate about music, movies, and the cities of St. Louis and Milwaukee!
Mesa Community College
Campus Champion
Alejandra Maya
Alejandra Maya
Alejandra Maya is the Civic Engagement Program Coordinator at Mesa Community College. Before coming to MCC, Alejandra completed her B.S at Barrett The Honors College at Arizona State University.
Ambassador
Florian Nguyen
Florian Nguyen
Florian Nguyen is an active student with extensive knowledge in technology and a deep interest in social activities to make a meaningful impact to the community. Florian had experience working with scientific research, technology industry and global relations organizations. Florian is excited to become an Andrew Goodman Ambassador to raise awareness of the voting season to a larger student audience.
Ambassador
Stephanie Marquez
Stephanie Marquez
Stephanie is a Mexican-American Fashion design student at MCC and will soon transfer to ASU to earn a bachelor's in Fashion and business. Currently working with the CCCE as a FWS helping creating artistic projects and community projects.
Miami Dade College - Kendall
Campus Champion
Priya Pershadsingh
Priya Pershadsingh
Priya Pershadsingh is a Miami native with a proud Indian heritage. Priya is an MDC alumna who graduated in 2017 with the intention to continue her studies in mass communication. However, in 2016, she attended an MDC-led Eco-Tourism and Sustainability trip to Huatulco, Mexico and her love for sustainability flourished. Priya transferred to the University of Florida (UF) and attained a bachelor's degree in Sustainability Studies. She continued with her education and received a master's degree at UF in Sustainable Development Practice (MDP) with a minor in Nonprofit Organizational Leadership, a specialization in Gender and Development and a certificate in Tropical Conservation and Development. Priya's dedication and passion to giving back to her community now continues through her work at MDC with iCED, where she is excited to join the effort to support students and faculty at Miami Dade College to become changemakers.
Campus Champion
Josh Young
College-wide Director, Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy (iCED)
Josh Young
College-wide Director, Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy (iCED)
Josh Young has helped lead service-learning, civic engagement and community-campus partnerships with Miami Dade College since 1994. He has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Virginia and master’s degrees in Social Work and Public Administration from Florida State University. He served two tours with the Peace Corps in Mali, West Africa and Paraguay, South America, and he ran summer community service programs for youth for four summers in the Dominican Republic with Visions International. Josh has been a national service-learning mentor with the American Association of Community Colleges and has extensive experience leading workshops for faculty, students, community partners, and administrators around the nation.
Ambassador
Amy Yera
Amy Yera
Ambassador
Isabella Lopez
Isabella Lopez
Isabella Lopez is a first year student at Miami Dade Honors College pursuing political science. Her goal is to become a successful attorney in the future. She has always loved to travel and immerse herself in different cultures around the globe. She will utilize her passions found in the political and justice field to boost civic engagement, ensuring that all students are made self aware of their impact within modern society via voting and political engagement.
Miami Dade College - North
Campus Champion
Tron Wells
Tron Wells
Komarvoski Antrone Wells, known as Tron, brings a diverse and accomplished background to his role with MDC. With an MBA from Barry University and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Virginia, Tron is dedicated to fostering civic engagement and academic success. He has a strong foundation in educational leadership and five years of experience as a middle school English Language Arts teacher. His work with a myriad of student organizations reflect his commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and student mentorship. Outside the classroom, Tron has excelled in roles such as Customer Operations Supervisor at FanDuel Betfair, Inc., and Business Specialist at Apple Inc. His multifaceted experience in business development, finance, and operations management underscores his ability to drive innovation and efficiency in various settings. Tron is passionate about creating inclusive, dynamic learning environments and is eager to support the MDC community in achieving its changemaker education objectives.
Ambassador
Kajuna Oglesby
Kajuna Oglesby
At 25, Kajuna is completing her associate’s degree in Social & Human Services and plan to transition into Criminal Justice for her bachelors. She works full-time in the Admissions and Registration office at MDC North and serves as a co-advisor for a student club organization on campus. Kajuna is also excited to begin her journey as a Big Brother Big Sister mentor, where she looks forward to making a positive impact in young people’s lives.
Miami Dade College - Wolfson
Campus Champion
Kiki Mutis
Director of Wolfson Campus, Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy (iCED)
Kiki Mutis
Director of Wolfson Campus, Institute for Civic Engagement and Democracy (iCED)
Kiki Mutis was born in Colombia and has lived in Miami since 1981. She is an MDC alumna, and later earned an MS in Environmental Science from FIU. Kiki served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Bolivia where she focused on soil and natural resource conservation and youth development. She has been an active board member of The Colombia Project Global, a micro-loan organization, and traveled to Colombia to meet program administrators and visit micro-loan recipients to understand their concerns better. Kiki worked for Citizens for a Better South Florida where she helped organize urban forestry projects and hands-on afterschool science programs. She also worked at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden as the Community Outreach Coordinator, and with Pelican Harbor Seabird Station where she was the Operations and Volunteer Manager. She also has led professional development workshops for the Earth Ethics Institute at MDC for many years.
Ambassador
Virnanyeli Garcia
Virnanyeli Garcia
Ambassador
Shemika Demosthene
Shemika Demosthene
I consider myself as one who is an eccentric forward thinking leader. In my point of view being listened to is better than being heard, for anyone can hear what you are saying but not everyone is listening. Treat others as you would want to be treated is a core value that has guided me through out my life in the journey of never endless beginning and ends.
Ambassador
Rio Hevia Silveira
Rio Hevia Silveira
I was born in Santiago, Chile, where I lived my whole life until I moved to the US in 2022. I went to high school there, and was part of a Scout group which focused on leadership and self-discovery for 5 years. Because I moved away from the country before graduation and the US school system works with credits (which do not exist in Chile) I had to get a GED. Thanks to my scores, I managed to make my way into The Honors College at Miami Dade College, where I'm currently starting my first year.
Miami University
Campus Champion
Hayley Stepek
Hayley Stepek
Hayley Stepek is a graduate student at Miami University studying Entrepreneurship and Emerging Technology. She grew up in Oak Lawn, IL, a suburb outside of Chicago. Outside of the classroom, she is the Community Engagement Intern for the Office of Student Activities at Miami. In her free time, she likes to visit a local coffee shop, read, run, and travel! Fun fact, she will be running the Chicago Half Marathon in September 2023!
Ambassador
Maddie Hayden
Maddie Hayden
Maddie is a current junior at Miami University double majoring in Psychology and Gerontology. She became interested in civic engagement and social justice after the death of Breonna Taylor in her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. On campus, she is secretary of Biracial Leaders Embracing and Nurturing Diversity (BLEND), a Miami University Andrew Goodman Ambassador, and a research assistant to the Culture, Affect, & Relationships Lab. She hopes to become a geriatric Occupational Therapist in the future.
Ambassador
Alyssa Ciango
Assisting Campus Ambassador
Alyssa Ciango
Assisting Campus Ambassador
Middle Tennessee State University
Campus Champion
Monica Smith
Monica Smith
Campus Champion
Mary Evins
Mary Evins
Ambassador
Marcus Rosario
Marcus Rosario
Marcus Rosario is a Social Justice Journalism major minoring in Social Justice. Marcus is an activist in civic engagement, specifically voter registration and voting, as part of the American Democracy Project. When it comes to why Marcus is interested in Social Justice, it is because of all the Anti-LGBTQIA legislation that has swept through America. As a gay person in America, these anti-LGBT laws affect him everyday and he wants to fight it.
Ambassador
Hannah Ferreria
Hannah Ferreria
Hannah is a freshman at Middle Tennessee State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with minors in University Honors, Political Science, and Economics. Her dream job in 5th grade was to become the first female president of the United States, though she truly became interested in politics and civic engagement in the summer between her junior and senior years of high school when she was a delegate to Volunteer Girls State. Hannah wants to combine her studies of psychology and politics to advocate for children and families in a potential careers in law or marriage and family therapy.
Montclair State University
Campus Champion
Warren Rigby
Warren Rigby
Campus Champion
Julia DelBagno
Julia DelBagno
Ambassador
Caillou Rivera
Caillou Rivera
Ambassador
Tanya Calderon
Tanya Calderon
Tanya Calderon is a senior undergraduate student at Montclair State University in New Jersey, pursuing a BA degree in Medical Humanities with a minor in Child Advocacy and Policy. She is passionate about helping others understand how important voting and working together is; to use our voices so we can make change. Growing up with both parents working in the non-profit sector, Tanya learned the value of advocacy and social justice, sparking her devotion to public service and the rights of all. After graduation, she looks forward to obtaining a Juris Doctorate and master's in social work, to become a forensic counselor.
North Carolina A&T State University
Campus Champion
Tiffany Seawright
Director of Leadership and Engagement
Tiffany Seawright
Director of Leadership and Engagement
Ambassador
Jyanne Guide
Jyanne Guide
Jyanne Guide is a sophomore Honors student at North Carolina A&T State University, majoring in Mass Communications with a minor in Political Science. She is passionate about advancing social justice and seeks to inform and empower communities through multimedia journalism, research, and civic engagement. Jyanne is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices by connecting politics, social justice, and everyday life.
Ambassador
Zayveon Davis
Zayveon Davis
Zayveon has been a Boy Scout for 10 years and counting. He is an Eagle Scout, did theater for 8 years, and has been up and down the East Coast doing different leadership and entrepreneurship programs. Zayveon has strong communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. One value that's important to Zayveon is living by a love ethic, which he defines as the will to extend one's self to grow themselves and the people around them.
Northampton Community College
Campus Champion
Nykolai Blichar
Nykolai Blichar
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.
Ambassador
Christopher DeLeon
Christopher DeLeon
Chris DeLeon is a Liberal Arts, English concentration major at Northampton Community College, which he hopes to turn into a creative writing/music double major with a business minor to a four-year university in New York. Chris was hoping to do something more involved on campus through a work-study, when being offered a position that had to do with helping encourage people to make informed and educated voting decisions, it was a no brainer.
Ambassador
Vincent Caminneci
Vincent Caminneci
Vincent is a nontraditional student at Northampton Community College residing in Easton, Pennsylvania. He is active in his community and local politics as a volunteer at the Easton Farmers Market, an officer of his local political party chapter, and a field director for a candidate for the PA state legislature. In his spare time, he enjoys studying languages (having learned Spanish and currently studying Portuguese and Mandarin), watching videos, reading, and spending time with his wife, friends, family, and his four cats. He believes strongly in making the American Dream available to the working class through democratic reforms and socioeconomic movements that will elect compassionate and knowledgeable leaders up and down the ballot regardless of party.
Pace University
Campus Champion
Erin Mysogland, MA, MSc (SHE/HER)
Assistant Director, Center for Community Action and Research
Erin Mysogland, MA, MSc (SHE/HER)
Assistant Director, Center for Community Action and Research
Erin Mysogland is the Assistant Director of the Center for Community Action and Research and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Peace and Justice Studies at Pace University. In both positions Erin works with Pace students to empower them to take action on justice issues they are passionate about. As Pace's Campus Champion, Erin and Pace's AGF Ambassadors work towards full-student voter participation through creative outreach strategies and institutionalization efforts like an on campus poll site. Erin has a Master's in International and World History from Columbia University and the London School of Economics where she studied strategies activists used in response to the policing of migrant children. Erin is passionate about youth voter engagement and movements for racial justice past and present, and is excited to participate in NCLTS to celebrate and learn from the transformative power of young people!
Ambassador
Jasmine Cintron (she/her)
Jasmine Cintron (she/her)
My name is Jasmine, and I am a junior undergraduate student at Pace University in New York City, pursuing a BA degree in Political Science and Peace & Justice Studies. I currently work at Dyson’s Center for Community Action & Research and as an intern for the International Disarmament Institute at Pace University. I’ve been captivated by the stories of students and community members across my hometown and my college campus. Most of all, I’ve enjoyed building connections with people outside of my coursework! Uplifting the creative voices of my peers is a meaningful investment in our society’s future and aligns with my passion for public service.
Ambassador
Lauren Shelton
Lauren Shelton
Lauren Shelton is a freshman at Pace University majoring in Criminal Justice with the end goal of becoming a criminal defense attorney. She hopes to add on a second major in Women and Gender Studies. She is from Los Angeles, California, and moved to New York for school. She is passionate about social justice and civic engagement.
Ambassador
Hayley Piazza (She/Her)
Hayley Piazza (She/Her)
Hayley Piazza is a sophomore at Pace University majoring in Health Science on a pre-physician assistant track. Hayley’s passion for civic engagement began when she was young and has only grown over time through her involvement in various clubs and organizations on campus. As a STEM major, one of Hayley’s goals during her time as an Andrew Goodman Ambassador is to motivate her fellow STEM and pre-health majors to be civically engaged. In the future, Hayley hopes to become a physician assistant, but also hopes to pursue a career in health policy to help eliminate disparities in health care.
Queens College
Campus Champion
Emanuel Avila
Associate Director of Judicial Affairs and Service Learning
Emanuel Avila
Associate Director of Judicial Affairs and Service Learning
Emanuel Avila is the Associate Director of Judicial Affairs and Service Learning for Queens College, part of the City University of New York. In his role, he is responsible for monitoring the code of conduct, academic integrity policy, and any other matters related to conduct. He also serves as the Voter Registration Coordinator, crisis response administrator, and supports the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. He has been the Campus Champion for Queens College's Vote Everywhere team since 2014.
Ambassador
Andreia Duarte
Andreia Duarte
Ramapo College
Campus Champion
Dylan Heffernan
Dylan Heffernan
Campus Champion
Eddie Seavers
Eddie Seavers
Ambassador
Desiree Bounds
Desiree Bounds
Ambassador
Sarah Glisson
Sarah Glisson
Sarah is a Freshman Political Science major and Public Health minor and is excited to get involved on her college campus this semester. During high school, she served as a World Affairs Council member, participating in community-wide voter registration efforts. Additionally, she founded and presided over the Gender Equity Committee, a student-led board dedicated to education, advocacy, and outreach. Sarah served as Secretary of her high school's National Honors Society and Captain of the Varsity Women's Volleyball team. She believes that all young adults have an essential voice in our democracy and looks forward to encouraging others to use it through voting.
Simpson College
Campus Champion
Seth Andersen
Executive Director, John C. Culver Public Policy Center
Seth Andersen
Executive Director, John C. Culver Public Policy Center
As Director of the John C. Culver Public Policy Center, Seth Andersen works with students interested in pursuing careers in politics and public service. The Center’s nonpartisan programs complement Simpson College’s Engaged Citizenship Curriculum by encouraging students to actively participate in our democracy and consider public service as their life’s work. Andersen fosters student development through the Culver Fellows program, which awards four-year scholarships to incoming Simpson College students who demonstrate a commitment to public service. He works with the Culver Fellows and Simpson College faculty and professional staff to educate the campus community and the broader public through the annual Culver Lecture, which brings prominent national figures to campus to meet with students and deliver a public lecture. The Culver Center also sponsors political debates, candidate visits, policy forums, and student trips to Washington, DC, state capitols, and presidential libraries.
Prior to joining the Culver Center, Andersen served as Executive Director of the American Judicature Society, an independent national organization dedicated to improving the administration of justice. He also served on the staff of the American Bar Association as Special Assistant to the President and Project Manager for the Standing Committee on Judicial Independence. He has written and spoken extensively on judicial independence, judicial selection, and the jury system. In addition to directing the Culver Center, Andersen develops financial and community support for arts, cultural, and music-related enterprises in Central Iowa. He created and produced Critical Mass, a weekly music critics’ program that aired on community radio station KFMG 98.9 FM in 2014-2015, and contributes his event planning and management experience to major concerts and festivals such as the 80/35 music festival, Hinterland music festival, Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, and the Des Moines Social Club’s annual Food Truck Throwdown. Andersen holds a degree in history and American Studies from the University of Kansas.
Ambassador
Savannah Skaggs
Savannah Skaggs
Ambassador
Cameron Martin
Cameron Martin
Ambassador
Brooklynn Ecklin
Brooklynn Ecklin
Spelman College
Campus Champion
Cynthia Neal Spence
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology Social Justice Fellows Program Director UNCF/Mellon Programs Director
Cynthia Neal Spence
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology Social Justice Fellows Program Director UNCF/Mellon Programs Director
Dr. Cynthia Neal Spence is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Spelman College and Director of the UNCF/Mellon Programs. Her teaching and research interests in the areas of sociology, criminology, law, and violence against women support the Law and Criminology concentration in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Dr. Spence has served in the capacities of Assistant Dean for Freshman Studies, Associate Academic Dean and Academic Dean at Spelman College. Her interest in issues of higher education access, service-learning, gender role socialization and violence against women frame her research, writing, community service involvement, and public speaking. Her publications include “A Woman’s College Perspective on the Education of Men” (2004) New Directors for Student Series and “The Spelman College Total Person Commits to Positive Social Change” (2006), Engaging Departments: Moving Faculty Cultures from Private to Public, Individual to Collective Force for the Common Good. Her most recent publication “Does Race Trump Gender? Black Women Negotiating their Spaces of Intersection in the 2008 Presidential Campaign” is included in the edited volume “Who Should Be First? Feminists Speak Out on the 2008 Presidential Campaign” (2010). As Director of the UNCF Mellon Programs, Dr. Spence creates, manages and oversees a suite of future faculty development and faculty career enhancement programs for UNCF (United Negro College Fund) students and faculty. The UNCF/Mellon Programs are housed at Spelman College and funded by the Andrew Mellon Foundation.
In her newest role, Dr. Spence serves as the Faculty Lead for the Spelman College Social Justice Fellows Program. Dr. Spence is committed to helping Spelman women fully actualize their commitment to “making a choice to change the world “through social justice advocacy. She has served as a consultant for the Ford Foundation Institutional Transformation Project, the University of Chicago Provost Initiative on Minority Affairs, the Agnes Scott College Center for Teaching and Learning and the Georgia Department of Corrections. She currently serves as Faculty Trustee on the Spelman College Board of Trustees and is the former chair of the Board of the non-profit agency Men Stopping Violence. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Georgia Women for Change and the Women’s Solidarity Society for the Center for Civil and Human Rights. Dr. Spence is a graduate of Spelman College where she earned her B.A. degree. She earned both the Masters and Ph.D. degrees from Rutgers University. She is married to Harold W. Spence and they are the proud parents of two daughters, Christie ’05 and Courtnee ’08.
Ambassador
Shiloh Wolfork
Shiloh Wolfork
Shiloh Wolfork is a junior English major, minoring in Management and Organization at Spelman College. She is originally from Cincinnati, OH; and, she is passionate about encouraging college students to see themselves in the issues on the ballot. She wants to facilitate personal connections to civic engagement in an effort to decrease voter apathy.
Ambassador
Zoee Andrews
Zoee Andrews
Zoee Andrews is a Sophomore at Spelman College studying English with a minor in Public Health on the Pre-Law track. Throughout Spelman, she is involved in several organizations, such as The Morehouse Spelman Pre-Law Society, The Morehouse Spelman Undergraduate Law Review, Social Justice Program, B.L.I.S.S, ALD (Alpha Lambda Delta) and The Andrew Goodman Foundation. After her matriculation through Spelman College, she aspires to go to law school and become a Healthcare attorney and continue her dedication to justice extending justice to community projects, giving a platform to marginalized voices.
St. Lawrence University
Campus Champion
Lisa Torrey
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Lisa Torrey
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Lisa Torrey is a member of the faculty at St. Lawrence University, in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics. Along with Ed Harcourt and Choong-Soo Lee, Lisa conducts the computer science program at St. Lawrence. Before arriving there, Lisa graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2009 and of Dartmouth College in 2003.
Campus Champion
Wendi Haugh
Associate Professor of Anthropology and African Studies
Wendi Haugh
Associate Professor of Anthropology and African Studies
Wendi Haugh is a cultural and linguistic anthropologist with a joint appointment in African Studies. She spent her junior year abroad in Kenya, and she has done research in northern Namibia on the ways that people construct a sense of national identity in songs, speeches, talk radio programs, celebrations, and conversations. She is currently launching a new research project on birding, bird guides, and bird-related ecotourism in eastern and southern Africa. She teaches Cultural Anthropology, Humans and Other Animals, Peoples and Cultures of Africa, and Environmental Conservation in Africa. She enjoys travel, bird watching, and hiking in her spare time.
Ambassador
Elizabeth Finnerty
Elizabeth Finnerty
Ambassador
Olivia Sundin
Olivia Sundin
Olivia is a rising Junior at Saint Lawrence University and has always been very interested in government and civics, and studying government. She feels very strongly about people being engaged in government and voting.
Ambassador
Elijah White
Elijah White
Elijah White is a junior at St. Lawrence University double majoring in History and Performance Arts with a minor in German Studies. The first presidential election he followed closely was in 2016, but his family has been heavily involved in politics going back generations. Elijah's grandmother worked for voting organizations just outside Hartford, Connecticut!
Ambassador
Alexander Ferguson
Alexander Ferguson
Alex Ferguson is a Junior at St. Lawrence University from Guilford, Connecticut, studying Government and Performance and Communication Arts. Outside of AGF, he plays cello in the SLU String Orchestra and acts in and works backstage on theatre productions. Alex is active in student government, serving as the elections chair for the past semester. He also has leadership positions in the Performing Arts Collective, SLU Democrats, SLU PPGA, and Advocates, and is currently the Membership Director for College Democrats of New York.
Stony Brook University
Campus Champion
Ashley Mercado
Ashley Mercado
Ambassador
Arya Nayak
Arya Nayak
Ambassador
Malak Makled
Malak Makled
Malak Makled is a third year at Stony Brook University studying Political Science and Psychology with a minor in Journalism on the pre-law track. She currently serves her campus community as one of the student coordinators at the Center for Civic Justice, where she works with the rest of the Center to educate students on the democratic process.
Ambassador
Rachel Alexandre
Rachel Alexandre
Ambassador
Kloey Kun
Kloey Kun
Kloey Kun is a third-year student at Stony Brook University. They are deeply passionate about activism and civic engagement, with a strong focus on empowering and advocating for their peers. Through Kloey's involvement in various initiatives, they strive to create positive change within their community and beyond.
SUNY Geneseo
Campus Champion
Nicholas Palumbo
Assistant Dean of Students for Leadership and Service, Center for CommunityAdjunct Faculty, Department of Psychology
Nicholas Palumbo
Assistant Dean of Students for Leadership and Service, Center for CommunityAdjunct Faculty, Department of Psychology
Nicholas Paul Palumbo is the Interim Director of Leadership and Service at the Center for Community. In this role, he is responsible for promoting, developing and expanding leadership and service opportunities for students. Nick oversees a number of leadership initiatives, including the Geneseo Opportunities for Leadership Development, Livingston Cares Service Trips, and the on-campus Voter Engagement Taskforce. Before joining the Center for Community, Nick has been serving the Geneseo community since 2016 as an adjunct faculty member in the department of psychology teaching courses in adolescent and child development, motivation psychology, and advance research methods. Prior to that, Nick was at the University of Rochester where he served as a project manager and adjunct professor in the department of counseling and human development. Nick earned a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Geneseo, a master’s from Syracuse University, and an advanced certificate in online teaching from the University of Rochester. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in human development from the University of Rochester. Nick enjoys spending time working with undergraduate students on research projects, reading, writing, and traveling to the Adirondacks. Nick also loves to cook and is always trying out new vegan recipes.
Ambassador
Alexis Patrick
Alexis Patrick
Alexis is a sophomore at SUNY Geneseo dual majoring in Philosophy and Political Science with a dual minor in Linguistics and Legal Studies. Along with being an AGF Ambassador, Alexis is also a GOLD Mentor, on the board of Livingston County Cares, a local humanitarian group, and part of a directed study that works to bring philosophy lessons into local schools. After Geneseo, she plans to attend law school and pursue a career in International Criminal Law.
Ambassador
Devyn Balfe
Devyn Balfe
Devyn is a sophomore political science major at SUNY Geneseo. She hopes to pursue a career in criminal law and hopefully become a human rights activist. She is active in both her universities greek life as well as mock trial team, and enjoys drawing and writing in her free time.
Ambassador
Delaney Livermore
Delaney Livermore
Live, laugh, love civic engagement! Delaney is a proud Andrew Goodman Ambassador who promises to provide a protected space where civic engagement is welcome and voices are heard, and she is truly honored to work alongside such wonderful and talented people.
Tennessee State University
Campus Champion
Cara Robinson
Cara Robinson
Ambassador
Laianni More
Laianni More
Laianni was born in Alaska then moved to Alabama when she was one year old. She became a proud member of Phi Alpha Delta in 2023, and serves as the Tabletop Co-Chair for this current term. She is the Vice President of her dorm facility as well as a member of her university's honors college, a continuous Dean's List recipient, and on top of that, a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, which focuses on first-year success. She plans to become a lawyer, simply to help those who are unable to help themselves.
Texas Southern University
Campus Champion
Michael Adams
Michael Adams
Ambassador
Kohl Crawford
Kohl Crawford
Ambassador
Joseph Carter
Joseph Carter
Texas Woman's University
Campus Champion
Samantha Sorensen
Samantha Sorensen
Campus Champion
Gracie Vazquez
Gracie Vazquez
Ambassador
Sirri Taboufor
Sirri Taboufor
Sirri is the youngest of four children with two older sisters in health and an older brother in finance. Her dad worked for the Embassy back home and her mom owned a pharmacy before they brought her and her siblings to the U.S. Sirri grew up looking up to her siblings and used how they navigated moving to the U.S. at a young age to her advantage of finding her footing of what she wants to be in life. She is currently in school to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
Ambassador
Janjay Greene
Janjay Greene
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.
Ambassador
D’Kerrington Traylor
D’Kerrington Traylor
Tougaloo College
Campus Champion
Celestial Gordon
Celestial Gordon
Ambassador
Armon Andrews
Armon Andrews
Armon Andrews is from Rolling Fork, MS, attending Tougaloo College. He is a rising Junior majoring in English and Political Science, with a double-minor in Pre-Law and Public Policy. Armon is a member of numerous organizations; including Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, The 100 Black Men chapter of Collegiate 100 of Jackson, MS, and last but not least, he is a Brand Ambassador for Tougaloo College, where he also helps with recruiting throughout the year.
Ambassador
Nayla McClure
Nayla McClure
Nayla McClure is a junior at the historic Tougaloo College, majoring in Political Science with double minors in Pre-Law and Public Policy. Hailing from Utica, Mississippi, she is deeply involved in campus life and dedicated to her academic and extracurricular pursuits. At Tougaloo, Nayla is an active member of the Pre-Law Society, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Upon graduating from Tougaloo College, she plans to attend law school to obtain a Juris Doctorate and become a practicing attorney.
Towson University
Campus Champion
Charis Lawson
Charis Lawson
Campus Champion
Heather Polonsky
Heather Polonsky
Ambassador
Jenna Jalloh
Jenna Jalloh
Jennabu (Jenna) Jalloh is currently a student at Towson University pursuing two degrees in criminal justice and political science. Jenna is passionate about making a difference in her community, particularly through her role as the Director of Governmental Affairs in the Towson University Student Government Association and as a Vote Everywhere Ambassador. She is committed to civic engagement and advocating for voter education and participation.
Ambassador
Jamie Voytsekhovska
Jamie Voytsekhovska
Jamie was born and raised in Ukraine and moved to Maryland when they were 6 years old. Jamie & their family liked to go back during the summers to visit the rest relatives, but the last time they were able to go back was 2018. They are deeply passionate about art, writing, nature, and community. During their first few years of college, Jamie had the pleasure of performing poetry as a member of the DC-Maryland-Virginia Slam Poetry Team. Currently, they work at the Office of Civic Engagement and serve as a NeuroDiverse Peer Educator on campus. Jamie is currently working toward a degree in Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies. They hope to continue to help build active communities for people of all ability levels and brain types to be able to co-create a shared future where everyone has a voice and feels confident in using it.
Tufts University
Campus Champion
Daniela Sánchez
Daniela Sánchez
As Senior Program Coordinator, Daniela Sánchez supports student programs and student groups affiliated with Tisch College. She also collaborates closely with the communications team to promote student programs. She is a Tufts graduate with a B.A. in Latin American Studies and Spanish, as well as a M.A. in Devised Theatre and Performance from Rose Bruford College. Daniela is passionate about using theatre as a tool for individual and systemic healing.
Ambassador
Remy Bernatavicius
Remy Bernatavicius
Ambassador
Sadie Schmitz
Sadie Schmitz
Sadie is a current sophomore at Tufts University studying Political Science and Civic Studies. She is passionate about carceral reform in the United States, and mobilizing young people to participate in politics. Besides studying politics and learning about civic engagement, she also is on the Tufts EWO Ultimate Frisbee team, a part of the Tufts University Prison Initiative, one of the co-Chairs of JumboVote, a tutor with the Petey Greene program, and a once-a-week babysitter for the three sons of a Tufts alum.
Ambassador
Seona Maskara
Seona Maskara
Seona Maskara is a junior at Tufts University, studying International Relations and Civic Studies, with a minor in Archaeology. Growing up in the highly contested and highly gerrymandered state of Wisconsin, Seona was raised knowing how important voting is, and how voting is a catalyst for change. They have previously worked with My School Votes and currents are a research assistant at CIRCLE, both of which have helped her grow her passion for youth civic engagement!
Tuskegee University
Campus Champion
Xadia Cherrie
Xadia Cherrie
Xadia Cherrie is a sophomore Animal Science major at Tuskegee University. She is happy to be apart of the AGF family! In her free time, she enjoys reading, volunteer work, and practicing makeup. She hopes to spread this message to her fellow college students: Your voice is important, contribute to your community by voting and encourage others to do so as well!
Campus Champion
Lisa Bratton
Lisa Bratton
Ambassador
Paige Henry
Paige Henry
Paige Symone Henry, is a sophomore Nursing Major attending Tuskegee University. She is from Jackson, Mississippi, where she has been involved with Civic Engagement through the MS State Conference of the NAACP. She is very excited about working with the AGF family!
University of Alabama
Ambassador
David Lynn
David Lynn
Ambassador
Emily Adcock
Emily Adcock
Emily Adcock is a sophomore at the University of Alabama from Madison, Mississippi. She is a University Fellow majoring in English and History with a Legal Concentration. Emily is a Teaching Assistant for the Philosophy Department, a Blackburn Institute Student, and an Honors College Ambassador. This year, she serves as a Content and Strategy Consultant for Crossroads Civic Engagement Center’s Civic Learning Lab at UA. She plans to pursue an MBA and eventually attend law school.
Ambassador
Rolland Grady
Rolland Grady
Rolland Grady is a junior from New Orleans, Louisiana at the University of Alabama. She is studying Political Science through the Accelerated Masters Program. Her favorite part of working with the Andrew Goodman Foundation is the voter registration drives that she helps host at her campus!
University of Baltimore
Campus Champion
Atom Zerfas
Atom Zerfas
Team Leader
Takamira Williams
Takamira Williams
Ambassador
Symone Sobers
Symone Sobers
Symone Sobers is a dedicated community advocate passionate about empowering young adults and promoting social equity. As the Event Manager for UB’s Student Events Board and with a background in Business Administration and a focus on nonprofit management, she is driven to make a meaningful impact through civic engagement and community development. Symone's work is rooted in a strong commitment to anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion.
University of California - Berkeley
Campus Champion
DR. SANDRA BASS (SHE/HER)
Associate Dean of Students and Director, Public Service Center
DR. SANDRA BASS (SHE/HER)
Associate Dean of Students and Director, Public Service Center
Dr. Sandra Bass currently serves as Executive Director & Associate Dean of the Public Service Center at UC Berkeley. Upon receiving her doctorate in political science, Dr. Bass was appointed as an assistant professor of Criminology and Political Science at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she integrated service learning into both her undergraduate and graduate courses. In 2002 Sandra joined the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and in 2010 she was selected to lead the Foundation’s girl’s education, women’s leadership, and reproductive health program in Sub-Saharan Africa, and later was appointed the executive director of Teach With Africa, an organization focused on cross cultural learning for K-12 teachers in the US and South Africa. Sandra has published numerous articles and essays in academic journals and on various platforms, and has co-edited three volumes. She currently serves on the regional board of Multiplying Good (formerly known as the Jefferson Awards Foundation), the UC Berkeley Chancellor’s Community Partnership Fund, the Osher Center for Lifelong Learning Diversity and Equity Advisory Board, and Co-Chairs the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Civic Engagement Advisory Board. She has also served as a “Wise Head” reviewer for the MacArthur Foundation 100 and change competition, on the steering committee of the African Grantmakers Affinity Group, and is the former Board Chair of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights in Oakland, among other appointments. She is also a nonviolence trainer and educator. Sandra holds a BA from San Jose State University, and an MA and PhD from UC Berkeley, all in political science.
Ambassador
Regan Kin
Regan Kin
Ambassador
Ava Escobedo
Ava Escobedo
University of Central Arkansas
Campus Champion
Lesley Graybeal
Director of Experiential and Community-Engaged Learning
Lesley Graybeal
Director of Experiential and Community-Engaged Learning
Lesley Graybeal is the Director of Experiential and Community-Engaged Learning in the Division of Outreach and Community Engagement at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas. She earned her BA and MA degrees in English and Ph.D. in Social Foundations of Education at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia and previously served as faculty member and Service-Learning Program Coordinator at Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, North Carolina. In her role as Director of Service-Learning, Lesley’s work includes community partnership development and nonprofit support, faculty development in community-engaged pedagogy and scholarship, and coordination of co-curricular service and civic engagement opportunities for students.
Ambassador
Hannah Smithson
Hannah Smithson
Hannah Smithson is from Heber Springs Arkansas, attended Heber Springs High School, and now studies History and Spanish at the University of Central Arkansas on a Pre-Law track. She is excited to be an Andrew Goodman Ambassadors!
Ambassador
Abigail Wells
Abigail Wells
Abigail is a student at the University of Central Arkansas passionate about ensuring others know they are seen, are heard, and know they matter. As someone who has seen the dynamic shift from gaining a disability in this world, advocacy for people with disabilities has become Abigail's heartbeat. Abigail hopes to provide a new perspective to others that will expand their thinking beyond what was priorly held.
University of Florida
University of La Verne
Campus Champion
Myrna Hugo
Program Coordinator for the Office of Civic and Community Engagement
Myrna Hugo
Program Coordinator for the Office of Civic and Community Engagement
Myrna Hugo is a Program Coordinator for the Office of Civic and Community Engagement. In her role, Myrna works with students to foster one of the university’s core values of community engagement through community-based learning opportunities. She also coordinates with community partners to identify and support collaboration that builds a culture of civic engagement within their neighboring communities. Prior to joining the University of La Verne, Myrna was a member of the President’s Office administrative team at the University of Redlands.
Ambassador
Matthew Markey
Matthew Markey
Matthew Markey is a sophomore 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!
Ambassador
Jazmin Jacamo
Jazmin Jacamo
"Be kind to all, because you never know what someone's going through." Jazmin Jacamo is currently an undergraduate at the University of La Verne, majoring in Political Science! She is extremely passionate about neurodiversity equality and wants to become a special education lawyer, and then a judge.
University of Louisville
Campus Champion
Alarah Gillum
Community Engagement Specialist
Alarah Gillum
Community Engagement Specialist
Alarah Gillum is the Community Engagement Specialist for the Office of Student Involvement at the University of Louisville. A recent UofL alum, Alarah studied International Peace Studies and Latin American & Latino Studies before obtaining a master's in Social Work, dedicating herself to advocating for policy changes that foster greater inclusion of the immigrant and refugee community as a community social worker. In her current role, she continues to engage students of diverse backgrounds as well as UofL staff, partners, and community organisations, encouraging all to take an active role in creating a community where we all belong. Her goal is to uplift the next generation of community leaders who have hearts for service and the capacity to enact change.
Ambassador
Ella McCutchen
Ella McCutchen
Ambassador
Kelsey Raymer
Kelsey Raymer
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Campus Champion
Elizabeth Netcher
Elizabeth Netcher
Ambassador
Britta Pingree
Britta Pingree
Britta Pingree is a junior at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, majoring in Biochemistry and French horn performance. She is an Andrew Goodman Ambassador as well as a Campus Liaison for the non-partisan voter turnout club on campus, Turn Up Turnout. Britta is very passionate about participating and contributing to our democracy by registering fellow students to vote and attending political events and panels across the state of Michigan. Outside of doing science and playing music, you can find her taking walks on campus and trying as many different coffee shops as she can!
Ambassador
Leah Zerwitz
Leah Zerwitz
Ambassador
Bavani Vijay
Bavani Vijay
Bavani Vijay is a first-year student at the University of Michigan studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology with a minor in Science, Technology, and Society. She plans to study the intersection of medicine and public policy and hopes to spend her future career working with patients in a medical setting while improving healthcare equity. She is beyond excited to join the Andrew Goodman Foundation as a Fellow and collaborate with like-minded students to create a more civically engaged campus at the University of Michigan.
University of Michigan - Flint
Campus Champion
Jason Kosnoski
Jason Kosnoski
Campus Champion
Gary Ashley
Gary Ashley
Ambassador
Erica Stamps
Erica Stamps
Erica is a freshman at University of Michigan-Flint. She grew up in Brunswick, Georgia and came from college to study political science with a concentration in prelaw. She's had many volunteering opportunities, one of which includes helping running the polls of the 2022 election in Brunswick. In her free time, she enjoys reading books and hanging out with friends.
University of Mississippi
Campus Champion
William Patrick Brown Teer
William Patrick Brown Teer
Ambassador
Adam Maatallah
Adam Maatallah
Adam Maatallah is proud to be a Andrew Goodman Ambassador. Throughout my life, he have been passionate about encouraging more people to become invested in civics and voting rights. From local voter registration drives in Madison, Mississippi, to roles on campus at the University of Mississippi, Adam knows that every voice matters when it comes to voting. Additionally, he am a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community here in Mississippi and aims to encourage more open LGBTQ+ people to vote. Beyond this, Adam is a member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, the Trent Lott Institute, the Croft Institute, a Stamps Scholar, the President of the University of Mississippi's Voting Coalition, a Leader and Engagement Ambassador, and a Senator for the Associated Student Body at the University of Mississippi.
Ambassador
Omobola Obasanjo
Omobola Obasanjo
Omobola Obasanjo, is half- Nigerian and half American from Sidon, Mississippi. He is currently attending the University of Mississippi, where he double majors in both Business- Banking & Finance and Managerial Finance, and double minors in Political Science and African American Studies. He loves learning and will do all he can to help others, and looks forward to continuing to do both with The Andrew Goodman Foundation.
University of Pennsylvania
Campus Champion
Faustine Sun
Assistant Director, Netter Center for Community Partnerships
Faustine Sun
Assistant Director, Netter Center for Community Partnerships
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.
Ambassador
Ashley Kim
Ashley Kim
Ashley Kim is a sophomore majoring in Health & Societies with a concentration in Health Law and Policy on the Pre-Law track at the University of Pennsylvania. She is originally from Montana. At school she is involved with the Women's Center and participates in Mock Trial. She is passionate about the intersection between civic engagement, gender equity, healthcare, and voter education. In her free time she likes listening to music, reading, and playing tennis!
Ambassador
Julia Levine
Julia Levine
I am a junior at UPenn focused on applying technical skills to the areas of political science and psychology. I am interested in using fields like data science to inform strategy and decision making when it comes to implementing and strategizing civic engagement activities and efforts. I am always excited to be involved in different initiatives and learn about the work that everyone else has done in related fields.
University of San Francisco
Campus Champion
Angeline Vuong
Assistant Director, Public Service Programs
Angeline Vuong
Assistant Director, Public Service Programs
Angeline is the Campus Champion at the University of San Francisco and oversees the University's undergraduate public service programs and supports community-engaged learning across the institution. She has a diverse background in the public sector, specializing in immigration, economic, and community development issues for government agencies and non-profit organizations. Most recently she worked with UNICEF to design mentorship and education programs in Vietnam and at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C., managing social and economic policy analyses for communities of color. She holds a Master of Public Policy from the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies from Trinity University. Angie is a seasoned organizer and community development and policy strategist with over ten years of experience working on social justice, civic engagement, and equity issues. A native of Texas, she currently lives in San Francisco.
Ambassador
Ashlyn Glancy
Ashlyn Glancy
Ashlyn Glancy is a junior at the University of San Francisco studying politics. After completing her undergrad, she plans to attend law school and pursue a career in government and public service.
Ambassador
Caitlin Kennedy
Caitlin Kennedy
My name is Caitlin Kennedy and I am a third-year politics major at the University of San Francisco, with the desire to attend law school. I am from Danville, California and have lived in the Bay Area for all of my life. My mission is to help protect the rights and secure the liberties of the underserved, underrepresented, and the unheard individuals.
University of South Carolina - Upstate
Campus Champion
Tammy Pike
Tammy Pike
Team Leader
Alex Sánchez
Alex Sánchez
My name is Alex Sánchez, I am a sophomore at the University of South Carolina Upstate. As a Political Science Major, I am pursuing to be the Commissioner for Minority Affairs, I have always wanted to help people, especially those who fall under the category of being a minority, and help them prosper and live a better life within the US. With a Spanish Translation/Interpretation minor I would like to be involved in the Hispanic community and assist fellow Latinos who speak little to no English to translate anything that they do not understand and get the help they really need. My role in the community is big for me, I strive to be involved in as many organizations, programs, and any other opportunity possible at my University and outside to help and represent anyone who needs it.
University of the District of Columbia
Campus Champion
Doni K. Russell
Student Outreach & Leadership Development
Doni K. Russell
Student Outreach & Leadership Development
University of Utah
Campus Champion
Alex Macfarlane
Alex Macfarlane
Ambassador
Abigail Simmons
Abigail Simmons
Abigail is a University of Utah student studying anthropology and Spanish with a minor in political science. She was born and raised in Salt Lake County, Utah, and has always had a passion for civic engagement and education. Abigail has three younger sisters and two dogs, named April and Teddy (short for Theodog); Teddy is a new wheelchair user, which has definitely been an adventure!
Ambassador
Jackson Talley
Jackson Talley
Jackson Talley is a first-year student at the University of Utah, in the honors college and is excited for an academically challenging semester at the U. Jackson is also a boxer and a huge fan of extreme sports.
Ambassador
Violet Mulligan
Violet Mulligan
Violet is a second year political science student and member of the Honors College at the University of Utah. She is also pursuing a double minor in economics and environmental and sustainability studies. Currently, Violet is a constituent liaison intern with the Salt Lake City Council and hopes to attend law school after graduation. She decided to get involved with the Andrew Goodman Foundation because she is passionate about civic education and engagement.
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ambassador
Autumn Lee
Autumn Lee
Autumn Lee is a first-year student pursuing a Political Science major. She co-founded Wisconsin Youth Voters, an organization that seeks to register, inform, and engage youth aged 16-25. She seeks to be an intersection between communities of young individuals. To engage with these communities, she serves as an intern for the Southeast Asian Student Association as well as holding membership in the Hmong American Student Association.
Ambassador
Travis Austin
Travis Austin
Travis Austin (he/him) is a first-year Master of Public Affairs student. He has been a lifelong Dane County resident and graduated in 2023 from UW-Madison, where he was a 4-year member of the UW Marching Band, with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with certificates in Public Affairs and Environmental Studies. Travis gets involved in his local community through volunteering with the Badger Boys State program, refereeing local youth/high school hockey, serving as the co-chair for the UW-Health HIV Comprehensive Care Community Advisory Council, and running for local office! Travis was elected to serve his hometown on the Town of Berry Board of Supervisors from 2022-2024 and ran for a campus area seat on the Dane County Board of Supervisors in 2024.
Ambassador
Ava Berg
Ava Berg
Ambassador
Amanjot Kaur
Amanjot Kaur
Amanjot Kaur (she/her/hers) is a community organizer and voting rights advocate. She is a third-year student double-majoring in Political Science and Legal Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Through her work as the Research Chair for Chup, Go Vote, Amanjot uses her knowledge of voting and elections to prepare multilingual voting guides for South Asian communities in multiple U.S. states. She also works with South Asian student organizers on other Wisconsin university campuses to host civic engagement events targeting the South Asian college student population. Amanjot also serves as the President of the Student Voters Union, a nonpartisan student organization on campus that represents the UW-Madison student voice on voting rights issues such as student voter IDs and campus polling place accessibility.
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
Campus Champion
Jennifer Clemens
Jennifer Clemens
Campus Champion
Debra Karp
Community and Business Engagement Director
Debra Karp
Community and Business Engagement Director
Ambassador
Emily Luchinske
Emily Luchinske
Ambassador
Kloe Blonvia
Kloe Blonvia
Ambassador
Grant Pitts
Grant Pitts
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Campus Champion
Jennifer Collins
Professor and Chair, Dept of Political Science
Jennifer Collins
Professor and Chair, Dept of Political Science
Ambassador
Anna Franzen
Anna Franzen
Anna is a second-year student at UW Stevens Point studying history and political science who grew up in the Fox Valley area. At school she is an on-campus tutor, intern with the Pointers Vote Coalition, and am involved in Green Advocates. Anna has long held a passion for political involvement and hopes to one day work in government at the state or federal level.
Ambassador
Zack Young
Zack Young
My name is Zack Young. I'm a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, studying Computer Information Systems. I'm originally from Leopolis, WI. I've worked in voting-related jobs for the previous two years.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Campus Champion
Dr. Jacqueline Smith-Mason
Senior Associate Dean and Director of Academic & Faculty Affairs, Honors College
Dr. Jacqueline Smith-Mason
Senior Associate Dean and Director of Academic & Faculty Affairs, Honors College
Jacqueline Smith-Mason, Ph.D., joined The Honors College in 2004 and serves as the Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Research. She previously taught courses in criminal justice and political science in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at VCU. In addition, she has also held various policy research positions in state government.
Her research and teaching interests include public policy affecting women, families and children, challenges facing the American criminal justice system, public sector management and issues related to honors education.
Dr. Smith-Mason received her Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration and M.S. in Criminal Justice from VCU, as well as her B.A. in Sociology from George Mason University.
Ambassador
Olivia Washington
Olivia Washington
Olivia is a current Sophomore at Virginia Commonwealth University double-majoring in Applied Psychology and Sociology. She is really excited to be an Andrew Goodman Ambassador in the Vote Everywhere program to act as an amplifier for youth voices. She is most passionate about policy and, as a Psychology major, the intersection of policy and mental health.
Virginia State University
Campus Champion
Dr. Shandra M. Claiborne-Payton
Dr. Shandra M. Claiborne-Payton
Ambassador
Shanneka Claiborne
Shanneka Claiborne
Shanneka Claiborne is a graduate student at Virginia State University, set to graduate in Fall 2024. Originally from Petersburg, VA, she works as the child care director at Troy Montessori in Petersburg. Shanneka loves hanging out with her daughter and son in her spare time, volunteering, and helping others in need. She looks forward to planning events for the Andrew Goodman Foundation.
Ambassador
Camille Tucker
Camille Tucker
Western Carolina University
Campus Champion
Theresa Cruz Paul
Director, Center for Career & Professional Development
Theresa Cruz Paul
Director, Center for Career & Professional Development
Ambassador
Alioth Clewell
Alioth Clewell
Alioth Clewell (he/him) is studying Entertainment Design and Technology at Western Carolina's Belcher College of Fine and Performing Arts. He specializes in costume design and scenic painting. Alioth's time at The Community School of Davidson (a school he attended K-12) fostered his commitment to being an active part of his community.
Ambassador
Sam Ogburn
Sam Ogburn
Sam is a biology major native to the mountains of North Carolina. Exploring the outdoors was what he did most growing up, and it remains one of his favorite pastimes. Sam became civically active on campus because of his interest in environmental justice.