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2022 Frederick Douglass Global Fellows

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2022 Dublin Fellows

This cohort of Frederick Douglass Global Fellows traveled to Ireland for a four-week leadership program focused on peace, social justice, and conflict resolution. They explored the life stories, leadership styles, and legacies of Frederick Douglass and Daniel O’Connell as they engaged in a comparative study of peace and conflict resolution through the lens of Ireland, the Middle East, and South Africa.

The following high-achieving students were selected from a record number of outstanding applicants based on their demonstrated leadership and communication skills, and their commitment to agitating for positive social change:

  • Bryce Dawkins, Amherst College 
  • Luiza Vilanova – Columbia University
  • Lauren Baker – Grand Canyon University
  • Ryan Doan-Nguyen – Harvard University
  • Nicolas Dominguez Carrero – Harvard University
  • Tyler Smith – Howard University
  • Shira Nash – Northwestern University
  • Justin Babu – Providence College
  • Jamal Sayid – Rice University
  • Jahaad Shairi – Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Masaki (Mark) Okuda – Soka University of America
  • Kamayah Scruggs – Spelman College
  • Disha Ganjegunte – Texas Tech University
  • Brennan Connell – The New School
  • Nicole Mora – UNC Chapel Hill
  • Jhohanna Perez – University of Pennsylvania

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Frederick Douglass Global Fellowship

A prestigious award for meritorious individuals who demonstrate high academic achievement, possess exemplary communication skills, display the hallmarks of self-determination, exhibit characteristics of bold leadership, and have a history of service to others.