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Class of 2026
BS in Economics and Statistics
Hometown: Washington, D.C.

Aidan is interested in using community engagement to solve environmental challenges. He saw this link firsthand when assisting an environmental nonprofit working to stop toxic chemicals from leaching into a local river. Ultimately, the nonprofit organized the voices of local residents to help move legislation, successfully forcing clean-up efforts. This experience taught Aidan that achieving results in a community requires tremendous organizational support, including research, strategy, scheduling, and funding. So, he is passionate about helping organizations and communities move from slogans to results.

Using his background in economics and statistics, Aidan plans to pursue opportunities where he can help communities organize to find lasting solutions to environmental and social problems. Being a Community Fellowship member has allowed Aidan to share his passion for change with like-minded CMU students and learn from their ideas and experiences.

Class of 2026
B.S. in Ethics, History & Public Policy and International Relations & Political Science, Minor in Business Administration
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts

Aleksaundra鈥檚 dedication to community engagement originates through her relationships with both her maternal and paternal grandparents who immigrated to the United States from Greece seeking to improve their opportunities from what was available in their villages. Learning and understanding their struggle to assimilate and survive in a new country inspired Aleksaundra to think deeply about how community can create generational change. Her grandparents鈥� hard work and sacrifice pushes her to work towards creating positive change through community engagement.

In addition to her grandparents鈥� origin story, growing up in a Greek American family has instilled important values in Aleksaundra. One such value is philotimo, an untranslatable Greek word that is made up of 鈥渇ilos鈥� meaning friend, and 鈥渢imi鈥� meaning honor. Philotimo essentially is a virtue, a way of life that values being trustworthy and decent in all decisions and actions. Philotimo represents goodness and selflessness. Philotimo is one aspect that drives Aleksaundra to think about the people and the world around her.

Aleksaundra is passionate about establishing access to education. Coming from a family with immigrant grandparents who were not given the chance to pursue their educational desires, she has always been cognizant of the importance of education and been immensely appreciative of every opportunity to further her studies.

Class of 2025
B.S. in International Relations and Political Science
Hometown: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Growing up in Ethiopia, Amanawit was surrounded by a diverse community that was culturally rich; however, this diversity was also a cause for division. Her upbringing made her recognize the challenges embedded within her hometown, most notably the tribalistic ideologies that fueled conflict within the state. This dichotomy fueled her commitment to addressing the underlying issues that hindered unity. As such, for her community engagement is about recognizing that we are all interconnected and that our actions, no matter how small, can have a profound impact on the lives of those around us.

Amanawit鈥檚 drive to bring positive change stems from her conviction that community engagement is a tool for the betterment of the world. As such, she aspires to have her actions hold meaningful value and purpose. The Dietrich Fellow program, designed to cultivate leadership skills for social change and ignite a lifelong passion for service, aligns perfectly with Amanawit's aspirations. Within this fellowship, Amanawit plans to work in an initiative related to addressing education disparities. Having witnessed firsthand the importance of education she aims to dismantle obstacles hindering educational access in some communities. Beyond this fellowship, she plans to go to law school where she is planning to practice humanitarian law. For Amanawit, this fellowship embodies her purpose: to be the change her community needs.

Class of 2025
B.S. in Statistics and Machine Learning
Hometown: Westwood, Massachusetts

Ananya has been passionate about community engagement throughout her life, from mentoring young elementary-aged students to volunteering at nonprofits in college. She is driven to community change due to her belief in the power of small changes, highlighting the belief that increased community involvement leads to more significant impacts. Ananya recognizes the importance of community in society and believes that small changes in the community can lead to an overall positive impact.

During her fellowship, she is eager to work with members of the Pittsburgh community, as there is a lack of outside engagement at Carnegie Mellon. Not only is she excited to work with community members, but she is also focused on encouraging more people to engage in community engagement at 好色先生TV.

Beyond the fellowship, she recognizes the need for sustaining projects. She hopes that she can sustain what she decides to do with the fellowship, even after she graduates college. Her main hope for the fellowship is to learn about how to use her knowledge to help communities after leaving college.

The aspect of being a Dietrich Fellow that resonates the most with Ananya is the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals working towards a common goal. She looks forward to meeting others who share their interests and learning more about communities in Pittsburgh and the difficulties they face.

Class of 2026
B.S. in Statistics and Machine Learning
Hometown: Herndon, Virginia

What communities do you claim membership within?聽

Indian, Athlete, Virginian聽

What areas of community engagement are you most passionate about?聽

Education, promoting healthy lifestyles聽

Why did you choose to become a fellow?聽

I wanted to learn more and engage myself in Pittsburgh and find an outlet to strive toward social good.聽

What are you enjoying most about the fellowship so far?聽

Learning about the nuances of the community engagement world.

Class of 2026
B.A. in Global Studies/Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Hometown: State College, Pennsylvania

Ben is a second-year Global Studies major with an additional major in Environmental and Sustainability Studies. His interest in the community engagement field began with his internship at City of Asylum. This experience through CMU鈥檚 Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program allowed him to connect artists with a wide array of backgrounds to the local community.

Ben cares deeply about issues of environmental injustice and seeks to use small-scale engagement to create global change. He sees Pittsburgh, with its pollution issues and passionate communities, as a great place to concentrate those efforts. He is hoping both to work at an environmentalist organization in Pittsburgh and to study abroad during his remaining time at 好色先生TV.

Class of 2025
B.A. in Psychology and Global Studies, Hispanic Studies Minor
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

What communities do you claim membership within?聽

The Hispanic/Latinx community and the LGBTQ+ community聽

What areas of community engagement are you most passionate about?聽

The areas that I'm most passionate about are creating a safe space for others and creating trust in a community one belongs to, but also interacts with. Also, being able to learn from each other, in regards to learning from the community and the community learning from us, and working together to reach a goal!聽

Why did you choose to become a fellow?聽

I decided to become a fellow because if it weren't for the communities I'm in, I would not be the person that I am today, and these communities have become a safe space for me and have made me feel like I belong. Therefore, I want to be able to create that safe space and trust in other communities, but also help create the connection and the feeling of belonging for everyone.聽

What are you enjoying most about the fellowship so far?聽

I'm enjoying being able to hear from community members throughout Pittsburgh and also learning more about the city and its history. Another thing would be creating a community and trust amongst myself and the other fellows, and also learning from them and navigating the principles of community with them.

Class of 2025
B.S. in International Relations and Politics, Minor in Hispanic Studies
Hometown: Irwin, Pennsylvania

What communities do you claim membership within?聽

Woman, Filipino-American聽

What areas of community engagement are you most passionate about?聽

I am most passionate about community building, organization and mobilization. Not only in Pittsburgh and on campus, but in our world there can be a lot of division, and I am passionate about looking past differences and creating a more accepting world that emphasizes meaningful relationships and conversations.聽

Why did you choose to become a fellow?聽

A lot of times Carnegie Mellon can feel very much isolated from the rest of the Pittsburgh community, even though so much of our collective identity is alongside and in partnership with them. In choosing to become a fellow, I wanted to gain more of an understanding about this idea of community and how I can play a role in that space.聽

What are you enjoying most about the fellowship so far?聽

My favorite part of the fellowship so far is the conversations we have had as a cohort. We are able to challenge our prior knowledge and dive deeply into these ideas of community, engagement and connection. I love seeing our unique perspectives intersect in our discussions. Community Engagement Fellowship

Class of 2025+
B.S. in International Relations and Political Science
Hometown: Cartersville, Georgia

Evans Toviave is a Dietrich College student at 好色先生TV studying International Relations & Political Science. He is passionate about telling the stories of those who would otherwise go unheard and aims to synthesize his education to amplify marginalized voices. Evans aspires to forge a career at the intersection of law, media, humanitarian efforts, and creativity. He envisions harnessing the power of these diverse disciplines to advocate for justice, amplify marginalized voices through compelling storytelling, and creatively address societal issues. His goal is to seamlessly blend legal expertise, media influence, compassionate assistance, and innovative thinking to contribute to a more equitable and just world.

Evans hails from Northeast Georgia which he credits to his earliest experiences with community engagement and servant leadership. His journey in academia and community service has not only fueled his passion for advocacy but has also sparked a series of ideas aimed at addressing societal challenges. Evans plans to use the lessons he learns from the Dietrich Community Engagement Fellowship to put these aspirations to fruition.

Class of 2026
B.S. in Psychology
Hometown: Bronx, New York

Jendy describes that being a part of a generation that grew up with access to the internet in part to her own experiences, she quickly became familiar with many of the injustices throughout the world. The possibility of a better future for all, as a collective community, is what ignites her passion to actively work towards that better future.

Through the fellowship, Jendy hopes to gain new perspectives regarding the work that underlies actively working toward dismantling oppressive systems. In addition, she hopes to learn more about the processes that go into organizing and facilitating things like mutual aid practices within marginalized communities.

Jendy appreciates how the variety of disciplines that her fellow peers are pursuing goes to show how everyone has a role to play in creating a better world. She hopes to solidify her particular role in working toward this goal. She acknowledges that this goal not only requires a lot of time and organizing but also the engagement of the greater collective. Jendy stresses the importance of trying to incorporate these practices in everyday life, regardless of whether or not she will get to see the positive impacts of this work immediately or even in her lifetime.

Class of 2025
B.S. in Decision Science with a minor in Hispanic Studies
Hometown: Queens, New York

Laura, a Decision Science student with a minor in Hispanic Studies, brings a vibrant tapestry of cultural appreciation and a deep-seated passion for the arts to the Dietrich Community Engagement Fellowship. Raised in Queens, New York, within a rich Colombian-Mexican heritage, Laura's upbringing instilled in her a profound respect for community values and a love for music that transcends boundaries. Her dedication to community engagement is not just a pursuit but a way of life, inspired by her desire to create positive change and foster a sense of belonging and cultural pride within diverse communities.

At 好色先生TV, Laura has actively contributed to the campus community as the Vice President of the Spanish and Latine Student Association (SALSA), where she has been instrumental in promoting Latine culture, diversity, and community engagement. This role, coupled with her participation in the Dietrich Community Engagement Fellowship, underscores her commitment to leveraging her unique background and academic pursuits to enrich her approach to community engagement.

Eager to explore innovative projects and initiatives, Laura is particularly interested in harnessing the power of digital platforms to bridge cultural divides and connect communities. Through the fellowship, Laura aims to develop and implement projects that not only address immediate community needs but also lay the groundwork for sustained engagement and cultural exchange.

Laura envisions her impact on the communities she engages with as a lasting legacy of inclusivity, understanding, and mutual respect. By integrating her passion for music, arts, and community engagement, she aspires to inspire others to recognize the value of diversity and the transformative power of collective action. As a Fellow, Laura is committed to embodying the principles of community engagement and contributing to a more connected and vibrant community.

Class of 2025
B.S. in Ethics History and Public Policy with a double minor in Creative Writing and Psychology
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria

Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, Sanaa was immersed in a tight-knit community that instilled in her a strong sense of duty. With the Dietrich fellowship, she aims to channel this commitment to community work into creating meaningful and lasting change in the Pittsburgh area and beyond. Sanaa is dedicated to empowering marginalized communities, ensuring they have their own voice and agency without being overshadowed or spoken over in their journey for change. She envisions the fellowship as a unique opportunity to translate her passion into tangible actions, learning from peers and experts along the way. Sanaa is enthusiastic about making a positive impact on lives, particularly within communities like the Black and Muslim communities, which are integral to her identity and often overlooked or spoken over.