In its landmark 2011 report to the United States Department of Education, A Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy’s Future, the Civic Learning and Democratic National Task Force concluded that higher education institutions serve as “defining sites for learning and practicing democratic and civic responsibilities.” At Transform Mid-Atlantic, we affirm that colleges and universities are …
Ruby Leonard is a Human Services and Social Justice Student at the George Washington University with aspirations in non-profit management. She has worked with the GW Honey W. Nashman Center for three years, tutoring DC kids and leading a team of college tutors. Last year, she received a grant for her course, SewUp! Sustainable Sewing …
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Kya Moore is an outstanding Biology Life Science major at Baltimore City Community College from Laurel, Maryland. As former Student Leadership Club President and now Vice President, she has led community service and civic engagement initiatives, including the MLK Day of Service and a study abroad service project in Colombia. Also a 2025-2026 Transform Mid-Atlantic …
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Krishna Madhiwala, a Biology major with aspirations to attend medical school, is the student leader of MS Aquatics at UMBC. Through her continued involvement with the Shriver Center, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to community engagement and service. She has played an integral role in fostering a welcoming environment for all participants with her …
Tyler Grigsby is an educator, artist, photographer and community organizer from Washington, DC. Tyler has spent over a decade creating inclusive artistic spaces where young people can be themselves, know the power of their voices and work together to build a more just world. In addition to Tyler’s youth-facing work, they have trained thousands of …
Dr. Melvina M. Brown, EdD, MBA – Dr. Brown is an Transdisciplinary Educator, EcoSpiritualist and Agroecologist whose work centers around the profound interconnection among all sentient beings and how this informs how our stories are realized on this planet. An Alumni of Goldey Beacom College, an inductee to the Distinguished Alumni Gallery and receiver of …
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Dr. Joby Taylor is Assistant Vice Provost at UMBC’s Shriver Center for Public Service and Community Engagement, where he has taught across humanities and social sciences. In 2017, he co-founded the Community Leadership Programs, and in 2021 he collaboratively launched Reimagining the Harbor as a Hub, promoting local and inclusive social change. He lives in …
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Dr. Veronica Kang is grateful to collaborate with autistic youth/families through the PROMISE program co-led by Kate Lu/Ariel La (CCACC Health Center); early intervention providers to promote culture/disability affirming practices with Megan Fleury (Prince George’s County Infants and Toddlers Program); and cultural navigators for disability advocacy/policy with UMD students/Lisa Lorraine (Maryland Equity Coalition for People …
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Dr. Eleftherios Michael, Director of Diversity & International Services at the University of Baltimore, has worked with students for 25 years to promote multiculturalism and global citizenship. His mission is to give students opportunities to step outside their immediate communities and into the global sphere through low-cost experiential programs. He has a PhD in Peace …
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Ms. Samihah Vaid serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies at The George Washington University. Originally from Houston, Texas, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Texas A&M University. A proud AmeriCorps alum, Samihah completed her Transform Mid-Atlantic AmeriCorps service with Homes Not Borders, where she supported …
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