Heather Weller
Heather is a second-year at the University of Chicago majoring in Public Policy and minoring in Human Rights. Heather is the founder and COO of a nonprofit called “Thank a Veteran” that aims to thank our veterans, soldiers, and their families. In addition, she works in a diverse classroom in Chicago through the Neighborhood Schools […]
Brittney Dorton
Brittney Dorton is currently a third-year college student at the University of Chicago where she studies Comparative Human Development and Human Rights. She is one of the co-founders of Open Access, where she serves as the Research and Advocacy Chair. Extremely passionate about human rights, Brittney has been active in disability rights advocacy for the […]
Kristen Busch
Kristen is a second year at the University of Chicago, majoring in Economics with a specialization in Data Science. She formed Open Access with two other UChicago undergrads to empower students, families, and educators to navigate Chicago Public Schools special education programs. Kristen has been involved with disability rights and advocacy for nine years. She’s […]
Bianca Dantas
Bianca Dantas is an advertising major from the University of Fortaleza with a large interest in the filmmaking business. She has worked as an actress in over 10 movies and directed two short films: “Terceira Posição” and “Fútil”, showing great leadership and organizational skills. Bianca believes in changing the world and the life of people […]
David Facó
David is a filmmaking undergraduate in the University of Fortaleza, focusing his studies in Executive Producing. His goal as a professional is to solve problems of local communities using the power of art, creating a better world one step at a time.
Logan Leak
Logan is a senior at the University of Chicago majoring in biological sciences with a specialization in cancer biology. He intends to pursue a graduate program in biological research and ultimately plans to become a cancer biologist. Through his co-curricular involvements, he has cultivated a passion for science education outreach, which led him to found […]
Vongai Mlambo
Vongai is a Zimbabwean student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology on a Pre-Medical Track at New York University Abu Dhabi. Her love of life sciences and her extracurricular interests intersect around a common theme: education. She believes that education is an intersectional force that can empower and produce long-lasting change. She has worked […]
Joyline Chepkorir
Joyline Chepkorir received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing with a minor in health promotion from Michigan State University (Honors College). She later worked as a registered nurse in a medical-oncology unit at Sparrow Hospital in Michigan. She is currently pursuing her doctoral study at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing with an interest in […]
Komlan Batchey
Komlan Kekeli Batchey, a Togolese citizen, studies at EARTH University in Costa Rica. Before attending African Leadership Academy in South Africa, Johannesburg, he earned a scientific Togolese baccalaureate in Mathematics and Natural sciences. At EARTH University, Komlan is the Vice-President of the African Students Union and a member of the MasterCard Foundation Scholars board. Komlan […]
Elisabeth Bakoubolo
Elisabeth Bakoubolo was born on March 26, 1994 in Aneho (Lome), Togo. She realized her primary studies at Secular Private Primary School of the City SNPT; Kpeme, where she received her primary diploma in 2006. From 2006 to 2009, she pursued her secondary studies at College du Littoral, where she received an “A” level in […]
