Anna Carmichael is a senior at UNC. Originally from Washington, D.C., Anna moved to Chapel Hill shortly after, and has considered herself a Tar Heel since birth. Anna is pursuing a double major in Business Administration at Kenan-Flagler Business School, and a second major in the school of education's inaugural cohort of Human Organizational Leadership and Development students. On campus, Anna is an ambassador for the undergraduate business program, a teaching assistant for the business elective Design Thinking, and a member of NC Fellows, among countless other wonderful organizations. Last summer, Anna lived and worked in Dublin, Ireland as an intern for a freelance entrepreneurial consultant and had the chance to backpack all around Europe, and she loved it! After graduating, Anna hopes to pursue a career in human capital or strategy consulting. 

Claire Chu (she/her) is a senior from Cary, North Carolina studying biostatistics, mathematics, and neuroscience. She is passionate about leveraging quantitative methods to advance human health on both a community and global level. On campus, Claire works at the Collaborative Studies Coordinating Center and teaches flute lessons with Musical Empowerment. She recently studied and interned in London, UK, conducting research on intimate partner violence in older adults as part of the Will Froelich Fellows Program. Claire loves spending time with her family and friends, going on walks and long drives, and exploring local coffee shops. 

Izze Steinke (they/them) is a senior from Asheville, NC, and is majoring in Environmental Science. Izze adores every person they’ve ever met, and in their time at UNC, they have enjoyed working in Coker arboretum and volunteering at the NC Botanical Gardens. Izze is currently relishing the chance to explore community building and leadership in the NC Fellows organization. As much as Izze loves human beings, they love Mother Earth more: they feel committed to finding a solution for the climate crisis so that they can save every human and tree and frog on the planet. In their free time, Izze can be found cracking dad jokes, catching cool bugs, and smiling. Izze’s favorite hobbies are dancing around and experiencing joy, and they are so excited to meet you!

Leon Xie is an international student, originally from Pretoria, South Africa. He is a business student at the Kenan-Flagler Business School. He has a data science minor, with an emphasis on Real Estate and consulting. Leon also likes to indulge his creativity with an additional studio arts minor. Leon loves to travel and meet people, and he and his family are in the process of moving to the United States. On campus, Leon is involved with Ascend and CBP Symposium, and is part of the NC Fellows Senior Cohort! Leon’s future is uncertain, but he wants to use his Business degree in finance to promote financial literacy in underserved communities. 

Rachel is a senior at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill from Naperville, Illinois. She is studying political science and business administration (through the Kenan-Flagler Business School). Alongside her double-major, she is currently working as a researcher for Jury-X where she supports attorneys working towards fair compensation. She fosters her creative side through marching band and has honed her competitive nature doing everything from varsity rowing to intramural pool battleship. With a core value of balance, Rachel makes time amongst all these commitments for her passions of reading, music, and lifting, as well as for spending time with her family and friends. 

Ronik Grewal is expected to graduate in Spring 2024. He is interested in research, constulting, and technology, and hopes to be at the cutting edge forefront of the world. Ronik loves to learn and believes in living an adventurous life. Ronik is involved in Honors Carolina and the Student Government at UNC. He is a jack of all trades, and has work experience in Business and Tech, refereeing, and science and research. Ronik has plans to conduct cutting edge research when he graduates, so that he may become a professor one day and inspire other students to learn how he was inspired at his time here at UNC.

Sarah Thompson is a senior at UNC, and is majoring in Journalism, with a minor in American Studies. She aspires to create social change by uplifting and listening to stories by producing documentary films and other forms of multimedia. North Carolina born and bred, Sarah sees the rich and powerful histories waiting to be told. This summer, she was a part of UNC’s Carolina Photojournalism program, where she and other students each made short documentaries in one week at the NC electric co-op in Raleigh, NC. Sarah likes to read, play guitar, make coffee, and spend time with family and friends. She’s passionate about serving others and continuing to challenge herself to learn and grow beyond university.

Victoria Jackson (she/they) is a senior from Wilmington, NC double majoring in psychology and medical anthropology and minoring in Spanish. She has worked as an undergraduate research assistant on the RAPID study under Dr. David Penn’s Lab since her first year. During summer 22’, she worked as an intern at a college prep camp for neurodivergent teens. Victoria plans to further her interests in mental health by pursuing a PhD in the field of psychology (although she’s not sure what exactly). She has been dancing her entire life and currently is the publicity chair of a dance organization on campus by the name of Modernextension Dance Company. In her free time she likes to thrift (for hours on end), sing, and create Pinterest boards that no one ever sees. You can find her jamming out to music on campus, perfecting her latte art at Coco Espresso Bistro and Bar, or on the steps of Wilson analyzing the outfits of her peers for inspiration for her own! 

Aditya Senthil is a senior from Concord, NC, majoring in Biostatistics. Born in Dallas and raised in Wisconsin, Aditya has had a lifelong love for science and working hands-on. Heavily influenced by his parents and older sister, Aditya would be described as hard-working, empathetic, rational, and occasionally boisterous. At UNC, Aditya works as a research assistant, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and APPLES, and plays intramural sports. Outside of school, Aditya loves to read classic novels, watch his favorite sports teams, and hopes to travel the world.  

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Barbara Joy Tillman, or BJ to friends, is originally from Columbus, GA, and is a senior who is currently double majoring in Public Policy and Media and Journalism. In 2019, she founded a non-profit organization, Your Voice, Your Vote (YVYV), that increased voter education and voter registration among youth and first-time voters. To date, YVYV has registered over 1000 young voters across the southeast, many of them from traditionally under-represented demographics. At UNC, Barbara Joy currently serves as Co-Director of Civic Engagement and Outreach Services, as an Honors Carolina Student Association (HCSA) Board Member and a Co-Director of the Honors Carolina Special Initiatives Committee. Barbara Joy was a member of the inaugural cohort of the executive branch’s Richard Epps Emerging Leadership (REEL) program and is a Buckley Public Service Scholar (BPSS). She is a member of the 2025 North Carolina Fellows Program class. 

Cecelia Nobles is a senior studying psychology. She enjoys being involved on campus at UNC through the CUAB arts committee, volunteering with Edible Campus, and playing intramural sports with friends. She is passionate about seeking out new service opportunities, forming meaningful connections with others, and is looking forward to traveling more around the world in the future. Cecelia's family and friends would describe her as (sometimes painfully) optimistic, empathetic, and dedicated.   

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Haylea is a senior from Hudson, NC studying biology and medical anthropology. Since she was little, Haylea has planned to pursue a career in healthcare. At UNC, she in involved in Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Health Honor Society, Catalyst Conference through the Campus Y, and CPALS. Haylea values individuality and curiosity, ensuring that she takes a mindful approach to the world. She currently works as a Certified Nurse Aide/Home Healthcare Aide, preparing her for her future career. Outside of UNC, she enjoys hiking and attending concerts!  

Isaak Davis is a senior at UNC Chapel Hill and is pursuing a degree in Economics with an emphasis on Econometrics. Isaak has a passion for the outdoors (which he attributes to growing up in Asheville NC), and loves hiking, kayaking, and mountain biking. While Isaak’s main focuses at this point in his life revolve around his academic studies, he finds meaning in an ever-expanding community. At school, his community is composed of (but not limited to) the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics society, the Carolina Squash Club, and various Jewish organizations.   

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Kiernan Almand is a senior majoring in Computer Science and Communications with a minor in Data Science. Kiernan hopes to use her degrees to bridge the knowledge gap between programmers and the general population in order to foster more inclusive and efficient digital communication. On campus, Kiernan is President of the Omega Phi Alpha National Service Sorority Chapter which she helped co-found in March 2022. Additionally, Kiernan is co-head of the Girls Who Code chapter at UNC and a member of App Team Carolina's Apprenticeship team. Originally from Alexandria, Virginia, Kiernan's proximity to the nation's capital and to the center of US politics inspired her to improve others' lives through civic engagement and service. Kiernan's core values are creating community and giving back through service, two things that motivate her while she navigates UNC. 

Michaela Tse of Charlotte, NC, is a Pre-HPM major with a Japanese minor. An active member of her community, she serves on MASH, AASA, CCA, AAWAC, and AMWHO. Since earning her CNA in high school, Michaela has obtained two years of clinical experience in an oncologist and observational unit. Not one to limit her experiences to one field, Michaela also has extensive management experience in the restaurant industry. Michaela has valued language learning since a young age and is proficient in both Mandarin and Japanese. Her current career aspirations revolve around the global public health sector, specifically with nonprofits and similar organizations. In her free time, Michaela enjoys cooking with friends, going on nature walks, and writing.  

Phanisree is a senior from Plainsboro, NJ, and is working on a major in pre-business studies. From an early age, Phanisree has been interested in entrepreneurship and business. More specifically, Phanisree’s interests lie in seeing the cross sections of technology and business, and using solutions found in that cross section to solve some of the world's biggest problems. She's involved with Saath Hai Shakti, a South-Asian Mental Health magazine on campus, which does a great job bringing together her passions about mental health advocacy and South-Asian diaspora in the US. In her free time, Phanisree loves reading, watching movies, hanging out with friends, and she'll never say no to a snack!  

Phoenix Garayúa-Tudryn is a senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is currently studying towards a double major in Public Policy and Global Studies, with a minor in Spanish for the Legal Professions. He originally lived in North Carolina, but now resides in the city of Boston Massachusetts. Phoenix is passionate about social change, and the representation of historically marginalized communities. With this background he hopes to pursue a career in international law, incentivizing change on a systemic level. 

Rohan Tapiawala is a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill, and is exploring Business Studies by majoring in Public Policy and Pre-Business Studies. With dreams of going to law school and engaging in sustainable/socially responsible corporate law, his most important core values include collaboration, equity, and leadership. On campus, he is involved with the Undergraduate Student Government, volunteering with the Community Empowerment Fund, and works as a DEI Fellow. He has also worked as an intern at both NCBC and NC FIELD, and as a team leader at Chick-Fil-A. In his free time, he enjoys writing, running, and hanging out with friends. 

Sam Hiner is a senior from Mooresville, NC who is majoring in public policy. Sam is passionate about improving the world, particularly public policy, through entrepreneurial projects. Sam founded and leads the NC Young People’s Alliance, a 501c4 nonprofit and movement of students demanding youth-focused political change. This experience uncovered Sam’s passion for strategy and management, and showed Sam the power of fostering passion among team members. Sam hopes to continue working in positions that enable him to use creative freedom to make a positive impact. 

Sarah Zhang (she/they) is a senior from Philadelphia PA and is studying computer science and political science. On campus, they are involved as an undergrad teaching assistant for COMP 110 and Girls Who Code, as well as the institute for politics, student government, and other activities. Sarah is a field organizer for a congressional campaign, and as someone passionate about youth engagement in politics, she is proudest of cultivating an internship program of over 40 students. She is a fierce advocate and activist in her community. In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, playing piano, and spending outside. 

Shelby Swanson is a Media and Journalism major from Durham, NC. She is the oldest of four siblings, and the proud daughter of two public school teachers. During the school year, Shelby works at a local bagel shop, and is very involved on campus: Shelby is an assistant sports editor at the Daily Tar Heel, a sibling in UNC’s APO chapter, and is a member of UNC Semillas. Shelby enjoys soaking up the sun and breathing deep... and she loves Pharrell, but acknowledges that “Happy” is a terribly annoying song. In her spare time, she can be found reading or playing basketball.  

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Zoe Hiemstra is a senior at UNC interested in English, Education, and Leadership. On top of being a dedicated student, Zoe works part-time jobs to help pay for college and volunteers in the nearby community. Her job experiences, ranging from camp counselor, restaurant worker and intern at the Undergraduate Theater, provide her with a unique skill set and wide range of experience. Her passion for community service and social engagement also contribute to her adaptability, leadership and growth as a person. In her free time, Zoe loves to spend time with friends, go on drives with the windows down and music up, and read whatever novel has her attention at the moment. Her friends would call her loyal, determined, and kind. One of Zoe’s greatest goals for her future is to make a positive impact on the world around her, and she hopes to start by fostering relationships with every person she meets

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