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2022 Frederick Douglass Global Fellows
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
Hear from the Fellows
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.