This summer, we welcomed five fellows across New York to make a difference in Brooklyn for ten weeks. Below is further information on who they are and their passions.

Dianna Levans is a first-generation St. John’s University student who is exploring double majoring in Public Administration and Public Service. She loves going out in the city and discovering small food businesses. She aims to continue her civic engagement and advocacy work as a community leader.

Gabriela Martinez is a first-generation, first-year student at NYU studying Psychology with a Public Policy minor who aspires to become a lawyer. She is a Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar at NYU engaged with social justice advocacy across NYC. Growing up in Brooklyn with her immigrant Mexican family fueled her interest in education equality, youth, and low-income communities of color. As a fellow, she looks forward to continuing advocating for these communities this summer and beyond.

Jolina Jimenez, a rising sophomore and Morrill Distinction Scholar at Ohio State University, is on course to complete a dual-degree program on the pre-law track in Sociology and Public Affairs with a minor in nonprofit management. She is passionate about advancing support and opportunities for youth in historically disadvantaged communities and intends to utilize community engagement and criminal justice reform to pursue her mission.

Pauline Gordula is a rising junior majoring in political science at the University of Rochester. She was born and raised in Quezon City, Philippines, and moved to Queens at 15. She is passionate about immigration rights and reform and hopes to become an immigration lawyer one day.

Yasmine Ganemtore is a rising junior at Baruch College, double majoring in Political Science and English. She is passionate about civic leadership and ensuring equitable access to opportunities for immigrants. She aspires to become an immigration lawyer.