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Sarah was a freshman Psychology major. Her passions for mental health advocacy led her to apply for the Changemaker Fellowship. During her time with the fellowship, she was interested in participating in Semester in the City where she could pursue a health related internship. Sarah is excited for…

Lauren was a freshman Marine, Estuarine, and Freshwater Biology major with a Sustainability dual major. In high school, she worked as a Live Blue Ambassador volunteer for the New England Aquarium. She also created a pilot composting program for her high school and was president of the Environmental…

Daisy Burns was a freshman majoring in Economics with an option in Sustainability and Public Policy. Additionally, she is pursuing a dual major in International Affairs. In high school, Daisy co-led a mindfulness after-school program at the local kindergarten and was part of multiple youth activism…

Brianna was a freshman Nursing major who joined the Changemaker Fellowship to learn how to make sustainable progress in her career. In high school, she participated in the Environmental Club where she worked to educate peers on environmental issues and teach them how to live environmentally…

Arielle was a freshman majoring in Political Science with the hope to attend law school after graduation. During high school , Arielle had a passion for working with children. She was an Assistant Teacher at a daycare center. Now, she is earning her EEC Teaching Certification. Arielle joined the…

Hannah was a freshman, undeclared at the College of Health and Human Services. She entered UNH as a Changemaker Fellow and looked forward to the sense of togetherness and community that the Fellowship brings. Hannah was interested in taking advantage of the Changemaker Fellowship’s connection to…

Eryn Poulin was a freshman English Literature major, with a minor in Psychology. Eryn’s previous leadership roles inspired her to apply for the Changemaker Fellowship. She was thrilled to take part in sustainability development among people and the environment as well as the community. Additionally…

Caroline was a freshman Analytical Economics major and a Paul Scholar. She joined the Changemaker Fellowship to learn how to create positive social change and to help people in a concrete way. In high school, Caroline took many social science courses through which she gained a greater global…

Jason Plant was a sophomore majoring in Business Administration with options in Entrepreneurial Studies and Finance. On campus, he worked as a student-athlete tutor and was a member of the Paul Scholars Program, the Honors Program, Entrepreneurship Club, Sign Language Club, and the Rines Angel…

Carly was a freshman Sociology major. In high school, Carly attended the Global Leadership Summit in Davos, Switzerland run through EF Tours. There, she worked with students from around the world in order to develop a product prototype designed to fix a current global issue. Carly was also involved…

McCallister McBride was a freshman majoring in Social Work. She joined the Changemaker Fellowship to work with like-minded peers on issues that are important to her and her community. Previously, McCallister was a part of the Souhegan High School’s Ethics Forum that advocated for quality education…

Lauren Sargent was a freshman Biology major in COLSA. In high school, she joined the HOBY Leadership Organization which helped to develop her leadership skills in personal, group, and societal aspects and to increase her involvement and enjoyment in volunteerism. She joined the Changemaker…