Name
Student Impact Summer Series: Advocacy, Identity, & Belonging
Date
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Time
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (EDT)
Description
Join us and discover how student changemakers are using advocacy, creativity, and compassion to create spaces of belonging and raise awareness for overlooked issues. From mental health to civic engagement, these presentations center identity, healing, and community voice.
You will hear about the following projects:
- Joesph Black presenting "Environmental Stewardship in Holyoke"
- Ariana Cabrera presenting "Mindful Minds"
- Nicholas Fryer presenting "Mental Health Policy Action Summit"
- Carter Watts presenting "The Story We Sew"
- Emila Toth presenting "The Power of Youth Voices: Youth Advocacy and Campaign Building"
- Lauren Parker presenting "The Sunshine Project"
- Stephanie Jimenez presenting "Future Eco-Crafters"
Speakers
Joesph Black - Holyoke Community College
Ariana Cabrera - The Chicago School
Nicholas Fryer - Winona State University
Carter Watts - Barnard College
Emila Toth - University of Southern Maine/ Maine Students Vote
Lauren Parker - Unvierty of Houston-Downtown
Stephanie Jimenez - The University of Texas at Arlington
Ariana Cabrera - The Chicago School
Nicholas Fryer - Winona State University
Carter Watts - Barnard College
Emila Toth - University of Southern Maine/ Maine Students Vote
Lauren Parker - Unvierty of Houston-Downtown
Stephanie Jimenez - The University of Texas at Arlington