The Do Good Institute’s Impact Bootcamp continues to support aspiring innovators at the University of Maryland, guiding students through a six-week journey to refine and launch their social impact projects. This semester’s cohort brought innovative solutions spanning health equity, education, sustainability and community wellness, all driven by students’ dedication to creating meaningful impact. Their stories highlight the creativity, commitment and impact-driven focus that the program was designed to foster.
As we celebrate the fourth cohort of this program, it’s exciting to see students continue turning their ideas into meaningful action and preparing to take the next step by pitching their ventures. Each year, we’ve watched participants grow into future fellows, grant awardees, and campus changemakers, and this cohort is already showing that same passion, creativity, and potential to make a lasting impact.Tyrese Fenty Program Coordinator
Spring 2026 Cohort
9 Students, 7 Teams
Health, Wellness & Social Support
Kare for Kids — Samantha Feldman
A developing initiative addressing the limited access to mental healthcare for abused, neglected, and orphaned children, with a focus on expanding support systems and resources for vulnerable youth.
Education, Access & Student Success
Bridging the Gap — Abdullah Shirzoi
A peer-led support initiative designed specifically for transfer students navigating the transition into a new campus environment. The program focuses on providing mentorship from fellow transfer students, along with guidance on credit transfers, financial aid, academic planning, and connecting to campus resources—helping students build community, find clarity, and feel supported as they adjust to their new institution.
Global Language Learners — Olin Kimball
An advocacy initiative promoting increased foreign language requirements in U.S. public schools to support multilingualism and global competency. The project includes engaging with policymakers and collaborating with aligned organizations.
MathArtPlay — Alexandra Veremeychik
MathArtPlay is a creative collaboration at the intersection of mathematics, art, and education. Our team of mathematicians, artists, and technologists believes learning should be hands-on, beautiful, and meaningful.
Math and art belong together. At MathArtPlay, we design workshops, tools, and experiences where geometry, patterns, puzzles, and design become playful gateways to discovery. Through making and exploring, students and educators see that math can be beautiful and art can be powerful—opening doors to curiosity, confidence, and deeper understanding across STEM/STEAM learning.
Community, Identity & Belonging
Black Economics Student Association — Gabrielle Redfearn, Imani Timity
A student-centered community space designed to support Black Economics majors at UMD by fostering connection, mentorship, and shared experiences in a field where representation is limited.
Economic Mobility & Financial Literacy
Stack It Up — Macarious Adjingbaruk
An initiative tackling the lack of accessible financial education for young people, particularly those from under-resourced communities. Through gamified learning, workshops, and future digital tools, the project aims to build confidence and real-world money management skills.
Social Impact, Advocacy & Engagement
17 for Peace and Justice — Sophie Bose
An environmental justice-focused student organization currently organizing a concert benefit to support local mutual aid efforts, blending advocacy, community engagement, and creative activism.
The Impact Bootcamp program will be accepting new registrations beginning in Fall 2026.