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 leadership, dedication, and compassion, strengthening the partnership between UMBC and MS Aquatics both in and out of the pool.

This award recognizes Krishna's outstanding leadership, empathy, and commitment to community engagement at UMBC. Through her work with MS Aquatics and the Shriver Center, she has built bridges of compassion, inclusion, and purpose—empowering your peers to serve with heart and to see the humanity in every act of service. Krishna's ability to lead with authenticity, inspire collaboration, and transform challenge into opportunity exemplifies the spirit of this award. Krishna embodies what it means to serve not for recognition, but for lasting, equitable impact that lights the way for others to follow.