We proudly recognize the students who participated in the Fall 2025 cohort, each of whom brought curiosity, compassion, and commitment to their changemaking journey:
List of students:
- Alexis Yonkers
- Alvia Naqvi
- Amanda Brodie
- Andrew Church
- Anthony Zheng
- Ava Faghani
- Ayomide Adebisi
- Bonheng (Ryan) Shao
- Can Torumtay
- Cora Williams
- Diego Sic Cadenas
- Gabe Woolf
- Gabriella Malagari
- Genessis Vigil
- Georgia Ioannou
- Grace Lintz
- Hamdi Osman
- Hannah George
- Iris Gaycken
- Isabelle Becraft
- Isioma Obiekwu
- James Zhou
- Jasmine Davis
- Jordan Parris
- Josh Hananel
- Kathy Tran
- Kennedy Roberts
- Kirill Grigorev
- Liam Lear-Wecht
- Lucy Greer
- Macarious Adjingbaruk
- Madelyn Mathew
- Madison MacGregor
- Manyatha Kallukurthi
- Maria Delgadillo Mena
- Marisol Bolen
- Megan Pardoe
- Morgan Bishop
- Morielle Shechter
- Naina Malhotra
- Nawar Hadid
- Olin Kimball
- Pranavi Kamana
- Praneel Suvarna
- Rida Sukhera
- Ruby Cho
- Ryan Chan
- Samantha Levine
- Sarah Miksis
- Shivani Nadella
- Somtochukwu Eneje
- Sydney Groskopf
- Teemo Taiwo
- Teesta Tulsyan
- Theo Williams
- Zach Geller
- Zachary Gottlieb
List of peer mentors:
- Alexa Friedland
- Amanda Anson
- Kharei Munoz
- Maddie Kruper
- Marilyn Fosu
- Rachel Galloway
- Samantha Feldman
- Sarah Erondu
- Vivian Akpala
- Divya Kumar
Peer Mentor Leads:
- Emily Chan
- Maya Kayastha
Celebrating our fifth Changemaker Pathways cohort—the biggest and most energized group we’ve ever welcomed. With more participants and mentors than ever before, their potential to create lasting change is unmatched.Tyrese Fenty Program Coordinator
A Semester of Exploration, Action and Impact
This semester, Changemakers participated in six in-person sessions, offered at two different times each Tuesday to accommodate student schedules. Here's a look at their journey:
- September 30: Welcome and Introduction
- Students kicked off the semester by getting to know each other and grounding themselves in the Do Good Institute’s mission and values.
- October 7: Changemaker Exploration
Students reflected on their values, explored social issues they care about and began to identify how they want to show up as changemakers. - October 21: Project Creation 101
This hands-on session helped students generate actionable ideas for addressing the causes they care about most. - October 25: – Service Opportunity: Good Neighbor Day
This semester, our Changemakers rolled up their sleeves and got to work—strengthening our campus, our community, and our environment. - They joined the Arboretum & Botanical Garden’s Weed Warriors to remove invasive species, plant native pollinators, and help restore biodiversity right here on campus. They also partnered with the College Park City–University Partnership to collect, sort, and distribute donated food, ensuring local families had access to nutritious meals.
- October 28: Idea Exploration and Professional Development
Featuring a case study on the Roots Africa developed by the Do Good Research Lab, students dove into real-world impact models and reflected on how to move their own ideas forward. - November 4: Do Good Student & Faculty Panel
A diverse group of panelists joined the cohort to share their changemaking journeys, including:- Maria Stepanyan - Founder, Health Heroes Challenge
- Medhnaa Saran - Founder, Touch of Life Foundation
- Benjamin Saenz - Founder, Wise AI
- Yara Ayache - Founder, A Spirit of Success
- November 11: Changemaker Celebration
The cohort came together one final time to reflect on their growth, share insights, and celebrate the completion of their journey with community and joy.