Mount Vernon Leadership Fellows, Class of 2015

Madi Vorva

Pomona College
Public Policy

Capstone -- Using GIS for consumer awareness and environmental sustainability

Marc Chen

Vanderbilt University
Economics, Mathematics; Scientific Computing

Capstone -- Creating a community service initiative for students at Nashville KIPP

Ileana Riveron

Harvard University
Economics, Psychology

Capstone -- Combating eating disorders in the ballet community

Klara Milojkovic

University of South Carolina
Chemistry, French

Capstone -- Healthy eating and nutrition

Helen Kramer

Oberlin College
Mathematics; Peace & Conflict Studies

Capstone -- Creating a consulting group for campus change initiatives

Chidinma Nnoromele

Duke University
Economics; Psychology

Capstone -- Empowering female youth in the Appalachian region of Kentucky

Nick Pugh

University of Edinburgh
International Relations; Law

Capstone -- Internal cooperation among military veterans

Sydney Butler

Temple University
Human Development & Community Engagement

Capstone -- Establishing a mentor program for inner-city youth in Philadelphia

Emily Vogt

University of Richmond
Biology, Leadership Studies

Capstone -- Using DNA to fight human trafficking

Sean Patrick McGinley

Colorado School of Mines
Mechanical Engineering; Public Affairs

Capstone -- LGBT rights and equality

Eleni Zotos

University of New Hampshire
Nursing; Health Management & Policy

Capstone -- Health Education for women and girls in Pakistan

Lilly Philbrick

Skidmore College
Economics, International Affairs

Capstone -- Access to potable water in Jordan

Alyssa Norris

Washington State University
Civil Engineering; Mathematics, Ethics

Capstone -- Sustainable energy

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Lyle Li

Vanderbilt University
Human & Organizational Development; Corporate Strategy & Financial Economics

Capstone -- Establishing a dual mentor & crowd-funded scholarship program for college applicants

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Marissa Piccolo

University of Connecticut
Political Science, Economics; Women Studies

Capstone -- Women in leadership & government