{"id":7392,"date":"2025-08-06T18:03:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T18:03:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/?page_id=7392"},"modified":"2025-08-06T21:42:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T21:42:25","slug":"2026team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/2026team\/","title":{"rendered":"2026Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><p><div id=\"layerslider_1334_1c91d3kt3sufw\"  class=\"ls-wp-container fitvidsignore ls-selectable\" style=\"width:1280px;height:440px;margin:0 auto;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:79.83%;left:9.84%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Marshall Bailly<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:84.66%;left:9.84%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Executive Director<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:84.43%;left:29.92%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Director of Development<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:84.43%;left:50.08%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Nigeria Country Director<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:84.66%;left:70.23%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Director of Operations<\/p><\/a><p style=\"top:86.14%;left:90.39%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Georgetown University - Professor of Law &amp; Sociology<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:79.83%;left:29.92%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Jessica Bailly<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:79.83%;left:50.08%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Umar Muhammad<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:79.83%;left:70.23%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Lauren Hensel<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:79.83%;left:90.39%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Sarah C. Stiles, PhD<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marshall.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marshall.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marshall-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marshall-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:52.95%;left:9.84%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jess.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jess.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jess-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jess-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:52.95%;left:29.92%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-2-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-2-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-2-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-2-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:52.95%;left:50.08%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lauren.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lauren.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lauren-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lauren-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:52.95%;left:70.23%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img style=\"top:52.95%;left:90.39%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\" class=\"ls-img-layer\"><\/a><p style=\"top:19px;left:1px;text-align:center;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-size:45px;font-family:Montserrat;color:#445aa3;width:1278px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">The Leadership Initiatives Team<\/p><p style=\"top:75px;left:1px;text-align:center;font-size:14px;font-family:Montserrat;width:1278px;color:#000000;font-style:italic;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"position:relative;\">Click on any team member photo to learn more.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marshall.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marshall.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marshall-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marshall-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:264px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Leadership Initiatives was created to empower men, women, and children around the world to determine their own futures and to help break the cycles of poverty and dissatisfaction that plague so many communities worldwide. It also involves students in the United States by connecting our future leaders with those in other countries who have discovered, through Leadership Initiatives programs, their ability to lead. Over the past decade, with Marshall as Executive Director, Leadership Initiatives has grown to help create and expand 400 independent businesses, raised over 26.2 million dollars for business creation in developing communities, helped work to build and renovate hospitals and schools around Nigeria, and has fought for women\u2019s rights across the African country.<\/p><p style=\"top:122px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Marshall graduated with honors from American University in 2004 with a Bachelor's Degree in both International Relations and Political Science, as well as a specialized certification in Leadership. He went on to earn a Master's Degree in Public Administration with a focus on Non-Profit Management from American University.<br><br>\nMarshall has extensive development experience working in the South African Parliament and has independently created over 500 community development projects on the continent of Africa.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Executive Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Marshall Bailly<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:409px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jess.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jess.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jess-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/jess-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:317px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Jessica earned a master\u2019s degree in Education from Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor\u2019s degree in International Development from American University. In addition to her degrees, she holds a teaching certificate in Maryland and an International TEFL certificate.<\/p><p style=\"top:122px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Jessica Bailly is the Director of Development. She works directly with our experts and educators to create real-world educational experiences for our students. Jessica believes that students of any age are capable of making a difference in the world. This belief is what lead Jessica to Leadership Initiatives.<br><br>\nJessica has held teaching positions around the world, including Baltimore, MD, Seoul, South Korea, Mcleod Ganj, India, and Nairobi, Kenya. She has also worked for several non-profit organizations such as Creative Alliance, LHA Charitable Trust, Education Promise, and the Millennium Cities Initiative.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Director of Development<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Jessica Bailly<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:409px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-2-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-2-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-2-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-2-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:280px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">As Country Director, Umar has demonstrated remarkable foresight and initiative, leading the implementation of a range of impactful programs. His deep understanding of the challenges faced by local populations has driven him to create innovative solutions that address critical needs. One of his significant accomplishments has been the establishment of the Micro Business Development and Expansion Program. Recognizing the transformative power of entrepreneurship, Umar has spearheaded this initiative, providing seed funding to aspiring entrepreneurs and empowering them to start their own businesses. This program has enabled countless individuals to realize their potential, fostering economic growth and stability within the community.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Umar Muhammad is the Country Director for Leadership Initiatives in Bauchi, Nigeria. With exceptional leadership skills and an unwavering commitment to community development, Umar has played a pivotal role in expanding the organization\u2019s projects aimed at improving the lives of people in northern Nigeria.<br><br>\nUmar began his journey with Leadership Initiatives in 2009 as a Project Officer, became Project Manager in 2014, and was appointed Country Director in 2016. Under his leadership, the organization has grown into a locally registered non-profit recognized throughout Bauchi State. He oversees all operations, including administration, finance, and personnel management.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Nigeria Country Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Umar Muhammad<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:409px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lauren.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lauren.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lauren-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/lauren-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:277px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Graduating from George Washington University with a degree in political science and international development, she brings a strong background that includes grant writing, stewardship activities, fundraising strategies, and donor relations.<\/p><p style=\"top:122px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Lauren is the Director of Operations and has worked with Leadership Initiatives since 2017. Lauren has the overall responsibility of ensuring Leadership Initiatives' Youth Development Programs are an enriching, fun, and educational experience for everyone involved. <br><br>\nShe has been involved in the development of numerous new programs and has run the National Security &amp; Intelligence Internship, the International Leadership &amp; Business Internship, and the Advanced Medical &amp; Public Health Internship.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Director of Operations<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Lauren Hensel<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:409px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\" class=\"ls-img-layer\"><\/a><p style=\"top:297px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Professor Stiles holds a Ph.D. in political science from Boston University, a JD from Northeastern University, an MA in Spanish literature from New York University, and a BA in Spanish from Southern Methodist University. She currently is working on an effort to promote well-being among students. She believes if we are truly serious about changing the world for the better, we must be at our best, mentally, physically, and spiritually.<\/p><p style=\"top:122px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Sarah Stiles joined the Georgetown University sociology faculty in 2007. Prior to that she taught at American University for eight years where she was Director of the Leadership Program in the School of Public Affairs. She met Marshall Bailly at American and has been proud to work with him ever since.<br><br>\nProfessor Stiles specializes in courses on law and social entrepreneurship. She regularly partners with both the law school and the business school.  Professor Stiles has won numerous awards for her teaching and student engagement.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Georgetown University - Professor of Law &amp; Sociology<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Sarah C. Stiles, PhD<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:409px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div id=\"layerslider_1335_1ixne582ho76j\"  class=\"ls-wp-container fitvidsignore ls-selectable\" style=\"width:1280px;height:380px;margin:0 auto;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:79.87%;left:9.84%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Chief of Georgetown University's Neuroethics Studies Program<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:77.63%;left:29.92%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:77.63%;left:50.08%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Director of Washington DC Public Defenders<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:79.87%;left:70.23%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Member of the CIA Senior Analytic Service; Counterterrorism Expert<\/p><\/a><p style=\"top:79.87%;left:90.39%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Advanced Medical &amp; Public Health Internship Program Specialist<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:9.84%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Dr. James Giordano<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:30.31%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:220px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Dr. Rachel Wurzman<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:50.08%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Heather Pinckney<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:70.23%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Gina Bennett<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:90.39%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Dr. Ibrahim Musa<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Giordano-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Giordano-min.png 300w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Giordano-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Giordano-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:9.84%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img style=\"top:40.53%;left:29.92%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\" class=\"ls-img-layer\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Heather.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Heather.png 300w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Heather-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Heather-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:50.08%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GBennett-NEW.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GBennett-NEW.png 300w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GBennett-NEW-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GBennett-NEW-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:70.23%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Doctor-Ibrahim-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Doctor-Ibrahim-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Doctor-Ibrahim-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Doctor-Ibrahim-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:90.39%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Giordano-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Giordano-min.png 300w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Giordano-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Giordano-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:277px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">The author of over 350 peer reviewed publications, 7 books and 40 governmental reports on brain science, biotechnology, ethics and policy, he is an elected member of the European Academy of Science and Arts, and an Overseas Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (UK).<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">James Giordano PhD, MPhil, is Pellegrino Center Professor of Neurology and Biochemistry, Chief of the Neuroethics Studies Program, and Chair of the Subprogram in Military Medical Ethics at Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington DC.<br><br>\nProfessor Giordano is also Senior Bioethicist of the Defense Medical Ethics Center of the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD; Stockdale Distinguished Fellow of Science, Technology and Ethics at the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD; and Science Advisory Fellow of the Joint Staff, Pentagon.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:900px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Chief of Georgetown University's Neuroethics Studies Program<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Dr. James Giordano<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\" class=\"ls-img-layer\"><\/a><p style=\"top:277px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">She was a contributing author in two white papers for the Joint Staff on applications of cognitive neuroscience for national defense and intelligence.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Rachel Wurzman Ph.D. is a Fellow with the Center for Neuroscience and Society and Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neurology with the Laboratory for Cognition and Neural Stimulation at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.<br><br>\nDr. Wurzman previously served as an Intern in the Science Division of the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President of the United States, and an independent contractor for the World Technology Evaluation Center in support of the National Nanotechnology Coordinating Center.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Dr. Rachel Wurzman<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Heather.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Heather.png 300w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Heather-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Heather-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:298px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Ms. Pinckney is currently a board member of Rising for Justice and JusticeAid. She has also served as the Co-chair of the D.C. Bar Criminal Law and Individual Rights Section Steering Committee and Chair of the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia (hereinafter PDS) Board of Trustees.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Heather Pinckney is an experienced litigator specializing in criminal defense, civil litigation, family law, wrongful death, and civil rights cases. Ms. Pinckney is the Executive Director of the Black Public Defender Association and also currently serves as an adjunct Professor at The George Washington University Law School, where she teaches a seminar entitled \u201cThe Role of the Public Defender.\u201d<br><br>\nMs. Pinckney is the proud recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award from D.C. Law Students in Court. She is a fellow in The American College of Trial Lawyers and a recipient of the Washington Bar Association Educational Foundation Award for Women. Ms. Pinckney has also been named one of Washington D.C.\u2019s Best Lawyers in Criminal Defense by the Washingtonian Magazine and is a member of the National Black Lawyers Top 100.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Director of Washington DC Public Defenders<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Heather Pinckney<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GBennett-NEW.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GBennett-NEW.png 300w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GBennett-NEW-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/GBennett-NEW-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:277px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Gina is often featured in documentaries and other media profiling her role in counterterrorism and as a pioneer for women in National Security and Intelligence careers, including a position on the Board of Directors of Girl Security.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Gina Bennett, a former member of CIA\u2019s Senior Analytic Service, is a seasoned counterterrorism specialist who authored the earliest warnings of some of today's terrorism trends, including the 1993 report \u2014 the first report \u2014 that warned of the growing danger of Osama bin Laden and the movement he was fomenting.<br><br>\nHer analysis has been called \"prescient,\" \"genius\" and \"prophetic\" by major media and former government officials. She has also published multiple books including her widely recognized book, National Security Mom.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:900px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Member of the CIA Senior Analytic Service; Counterterrorism Expert<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Gina Bennett<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Doctor-Ibrahim-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Doctor-Ibrahim-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Doctor-Ibrahim-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Doctor-Ibrahim-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:297px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">He also love that Leadership initiatives has served as an avenue for a lot of patients to access medical care , that might otherwise not be accessible to them due to financial challenges. Dr. Ibrahim is honored to work with an organization which is client centered and serving to improve the lives of people<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Dr. Ibrahim is from Bara, a small town in Northern Nigeria . However he was born in southwestern Nigeria where he lived all his adolescent years. He has lived and worked in Bauchi state for 4 years. He is the first of four children in a monogamous home and has always love helping people. He enjoy traveling, reading and watching history. He is married and has a son whom he enjoys spending time with. <br><br>\nDr. Ibrahim decided to partner with Leadership initiatives because he has always wanted to ignite the passion of medicine to the younger generation, more so the practice of medicine in sub- saharan Africa.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:900px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Advanced Medical &amp; Public Health Internship Program Specialist<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Dr. Ibrahim Musa<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div id=\"layerslider_1337_1symrfo18k1zj\"  class=\"ls-wp-container fitvidsignore ls-selectable\" style=\"width:1280px;height:380px;margin:0 auto;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:9.84%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Brandi Harden<\/p><\/a><p style=\"top:277px;left:795px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Cybersecurity Program <br>\nCo-Director<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:1053px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Director of Strategic Program Development &amp; Benefits<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:536px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Cybersecurity Program <br>\nCo-Director<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:278px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Bloch PLLC, Managing Partner<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:20px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Harden PLLC, Managing Partner<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:29.92%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Rebecca Bloch<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:50.08%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Beth Cerrone<\/p><\/a><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:70.23%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Jamie Kreider<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:90.39%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Marc Zavarro<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brandi.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brandi.png 300w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brandi-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brandi-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:9.84%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rebecca.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rebecca.png 300w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rebecca-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rebecca-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:29.92%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beth-cerrone.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beth-cerrone.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beth-cerrone-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beth-cerrone-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:50.08%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jamie-New-min.png\" class=\"ls-l ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jamie-New-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jamie-New-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Jamie-New-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:70.23%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marc.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marc.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marc-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marc-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:90.39%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brandi.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brandi.png 300w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brandi-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Brandi-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:254px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Ms. Harden has also trained the best attorneys in the nation. She is currently a Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School\u2019s Trial Advocacy Workshop and an adjunct professor\/supervising attorney in Georgetown University Law Center\u2019s criminal defense clinic. From 2006 to 2018, Ms. Harden coached the award-winning Huver I. Brown Trial Advocacy Team at Howard University School of Law. She also serves as faculty for the National Criminal Defense College, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Gideon\u2019s Promise, and several other litigation training.<\/p><p style=\"top:112px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;width:900px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Brandi Harden is a nationally renowned litigator and the Managing Partner of Harden &amp; Pinckney, PLLC. Ms. Harden specializes in complex criminal and civil, family law, wrongful death, police misconduct and civil rights cases. Ms. Harden has practiced law for more than 20 years and is known as one of the most skilled trial attorneys in Washington, D.C. She is a fellow in The American College of Trial Lawyers and has been recognized as one of the \u201cBest Lawyers in Washington, D.C.\u201d by the Washingtonian and as a \u201cTop-Rated Criminal Defense Attorney\u201d by Super Lawyers. She is also a member of the National Trial Lawyers and a member of the National Black Lawyers Top 100.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Harden PLLC, Managing Partner<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Brandi Harden<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rebecca.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rebecca.png 300w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rebecca-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rebecca-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:281px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Rebecca currently serves as the Staff Attorney in the Prisoner Reentry and Legal Services division at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia. She is leading the effort to redesign and relaunch PDS's celebrated Record Relief Program, aiming to redefine and enhance post-conviction success by dismantling systemic barriers such as arrest records.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Rebecca Bloch has been a public defender since 2007. She began her career in Colorado, where she spent seven years with the Office of the Public Defender in Jefferson County, just outside Denver, where she defended over forty jury trials. She moved to Washington, DC in 2015 and worked as a public defender with the Criminal Justice Act panel of attorneys for Superior Court. Rebecca has defended the rights of individuals accused of virtually every type of crime, from petty offenses to the most serious of felonies.<br><br>\nRebecca is a graduate of the Washington University School of Law in St. Louis and Georgetown University for her undergraduate studies.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Bloch PLLC, Managing Partner<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Rebecca Bloch<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beth-cerrone.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beth-cerrone.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beth-cerrone-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/beth-cerrone-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:262px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">She currently works at the Innovation Center in Longmont, CO. She has created a Cybersecurity Pathway that includes: Intro to Cybersecurity, Python, Linux, Ethical Hacking, and Security +. Ms. Cerrone loves helping students find their passion and teaching them about   the value of cybersecurity. She is looking forward to helping all of you have fun in cybersecurity as well!<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Almost 26 years ago, Ms. Cerrone started teaching in Boston at Oliver Ames High School, developing one of the first school websites with all teachers having their own websites as well. Moving to Colorado, she was one of the initial teachers in the IB Math program and created one of the first Computer Science and Web Design courses in this district 15 years ago. Ms. Cerrone was part of the inaugural group at Mead High School, building all of the technology curricula for Mead High. She also helped create the Engineering Program at Erie High School. Prior to coming to the Innovation Center, she developed a Computer Science Pathway at Silver Creek High School with classes ranging from Intro to Programming to Web Design to AP Computer Science.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Cybersecurity Program Co-Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Beth Cerrone<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jamie-NEW.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jamie-NEW.png 300w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jamie-NEW-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/jamie-NEW-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:277px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Mauris et vulputate justo, vitae efficitur dolor. Maecenas porttitor ullamcorper augue, eu molestie turpis aliquet sollicitudin. Suspendisse efficitur vitae mi in tincidunt. Sed eleifend erat in quam auctor malesuada. Sed at blandit lectus.\n\nMauris ac enim ligula. In egestas diam nulla. Morbi non nisl ut dui auctor ultricies ut sed urna. Cras faucibus id lacus non ullamcorper.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque rhoncus fermentum tortor, vel rutrum justo. Quisque ultricies vel massa eget laoreet. Cras tristique orci sed lorem ornare tincidunt eu a nibh. Praesent sollicitudin molestie ex vitae rutrum. Aenean fermentum, magna in mollis bibendum, lorem enim aliquam dolor, vel placerat est libero nec magna. <br><br>\nPellentesque non nulla id sem pretium maximus ac sit amet turpis. Etiam imperdiet nulla pellentesque, finibus mauris vitae, fringilla dui. Sed ullamcorper ex non lectus gravida dignissim. Vivamus vitae sapien nunc. Phasellus ultrices elementum nisl, a porta ligula tristique ac.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Cybersecurity Program Co-Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Jamie Kreider<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marc.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marc.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marc-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/marc-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:247px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Marc is experienced in international relations and business topics, having pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration specializing in Organization and Management Consulting and Global Marketing with a second major in Political Science concentrating on global security development at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Professionally, he has assisted with consulting projects for top companies including Mercedes-Benz and and has also worked directly with the National Security Agency to provide counterintelligence training to onboarding agents.<\/p><p style=\"top:112px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Marc is a Programs Director with Leadership Initiatives, where he currently serves as the Director of multiple programs including the National Security and Cybersecurity Internships. <br><br>\nThroughout the last seven years with Leadership Initiatives, Marc has worked with two universities in Northern Nigeria on counterterrorism efforts, while also partnering with dozens of small businesses and nonprofits in the DC area to promote cybersecurity awareness and training.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Director of Strategic Program Development &amp; Benefits<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Marc Zavarro<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div id=\"layerslider_1338_16z86o55fwcj5\"  class=\"ls-wp-container fitvidsignore ls-selectable\" style=\"width:1280px;height:380px;margin:0 auto;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:9.84%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Dr. Zainab Ibrahim<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:795px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Nigeria Director of Programs<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:1053px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Nigeria Director of Operations &amp; Logistics<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:536px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Advanced Medical &amp; Public Health Internship Program Specialist<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:278px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Advanced Medical &amp; Public Health Internship Program Specialist<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:20px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Advanced Medical &amp; Public Health Internship Program Specialist<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:29.92%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Dr. Aminu Yusuf<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:50.08%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Dr. Aisha Nalado<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:70.63%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:220px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Tamar Davou Imade<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" 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href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:70.23%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-1-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-1-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-1-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-1-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:90.39%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/diana-new-again-1.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/diana-new-again-1.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/diana-new-again-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/diana-new-again-1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:900px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Advanced Medical &amp; Public Health Internship Program Specialist<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Dr. Zainab Ibrahim<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><p style=\"top:280px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Outside the hospital, Dr. Ibrahim enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family in Kano. She is excited to mentor students through Leadership Initiatives this summer, aiming to help them grow in confidence, skill, and compassion as future leaders in healthcare.<\/p><p style=\"top:101px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Dr. Zainab Ibrahim is a Consultant Chemical Pathologist and Senior Lecturer with 18 years of experience in chemical pathology and metabolic medicine. She heads the Department of Chemical Pathology and Immunology at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital and Bayero University, where she leads diagnostics, research, and medical education for students and healthcare trainees.<br><br>\nShe earned her MBBS from the University of Maiduguri, completed her fellowship through the West African College of Physicians, and holds an MSCPH. Inspired by the compassionate care her father received during illness, she practices holistic, patient-centered medicine and is committed to empathy and collaborative care.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dr.-Aminu-Yusuf-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dr.-Aminu-Yusuf-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dr.-Aminu-Yusuf-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Dr.-Aminu-Yusuf-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:257px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">A Kano native from a large family, Dr. Aminu now lives in the city with his wife and four children. He values thoughtful, compassionate care and finds deep satisfaction in helping patients heal. Excited to be part of the Summer Internship Program, he looks forward to mentoring students and sharing his knowledge while being inspired by their enthusiasm and curiosity.\n\n\n\n\nAsk ChatGPT<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Dr. Aminu Yusuf, known as Dr. Aminu to his students, is a Consultant Hematologist at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital and a Senior Lecturer at Bayero University. He brings nearly 20 years of medical experience, specializing in the care of blood disorders and medical education.<br><br>\nHe earned his medical degree from Ahmadu Bello University and completed his hematology residency at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital. He also holds a Master\u2019s in Molecular Medicine from Cranfield University in the UK.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:900px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Advanced Medical &amp; Public Health Internship Program Specialist<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Dr. Aminu Yusuf<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aisha-Nalado-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aisha-Nalado-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aisha-Nalado-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aisha-Nalado-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:257px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Her approach to medicine centers on compassion, trust, and service to others. She is passionate about advocating for accessible healthcare and making a personal impact in her community. Dr. Nalado is excited to mentor students through the Summer Internship Program and help shape future healthcare leaders. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son in Kano, playing games, and meeting new people.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Dr. Aishatu Nalado is a Consultant Physician and Nephrologist at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital with over 15 years of experience. She provides care for patients with kidney diseases and trains both medical students and resident doctors.<br><br>\nShe earned her MBBS from the University of Maiduguri and specialized in internal medicine and nephrology through the West African College of Physicians. Dr. Nalado also holds a PhD from Bayero University Kano, where she teaches and conducts research.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:900px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Advanced Medical &amp; Public Health Internship Program Specialist<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Dr. Aisha Nalado<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:258px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">With a BSc in Business Management, Tamar has a strong foundation in business principles like financial management, strategic planning, operations, and marketing. This knowledge directly applies to helping businesses develop and implement strategies for growth, sustainability, and overall success. Her understanding of these business fundamentals allows her to guide entrepreneurs in managing their businesses effectively and efficiently.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Tamar is an experienced program manager with over six years of experience working with leadership initiatives. She has contributed significantly to the implementation and execution of projects geared toward youth leadership, education, and long-term growth. <br><br>\nThrough the International Internship Business Development Program, Tamar, in partnership with International students, has successfully managed over 200 small businesses in Bauchi State, Nigeria, helping them grow and sustain operations through targeted strategies.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Nigeria Director of Programs<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Tamar Davou Imade<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-1-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-1-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-1-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/All-Bio-Circles-1-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:258px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Passionate about impacting underserved communities, Auwal previously served as the Program Manager of LI, focusing on initiatives that met immediate local needs while laying the groundwork for sustainable development. He has successfully managed various projects, benefiting over 10 communities and 10,000 households by providing essential services such as clean drinking water, healthcare, and educational facilities.<\/p><p style=\"top:123px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Auwal is the Director of Operations for Leadership Initiatives in Bauchi, Nigeria, where he develops and implements operational strategies that align with the organization's goals. <br><br>\nWith a strong background in International Affairs, Project Management, and Human Relations, he builds strong relationships with community members and leaders to ensure effective execution of community development projects.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Nigeria Director of Operations &amp; Logistics<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Auwal Yakubu<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div id=\"layerslider_1339_c3fqyj8hnxbd\"  class=\"ls-wp-container fitvidsignore ls-selectable\" style=\"width:1280px;height:380px;margin:0 auto;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:9.84%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Blake Spreeman<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:795px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Academic &amp; Education Advisor<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:1053px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Student Counselor<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:278px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Systems Director<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:20px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Director of Finance<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:29.92%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Nick Abele<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:50.08%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Blake Hanson<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:70.23%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Jacob Arndt, Ph.D.<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:90.39%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Sarah Agar, MSW<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blake.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blake.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blake-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blake-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:9.84%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nick.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nick.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nick-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nick-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:29.92%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:284px;left:542px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Business Operations &amp; Accounts Manager<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:535px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img style=\"top:40.53%;left:70.23%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\" class=\"ls-img-layer\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img style=\"top:40.53%;left:90.39%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\" class=\"ls-img-layer\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blake.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blake.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blake-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blake-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:267px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Blake graduated from UCLA, where she received a degree in Business Economics and Accounting with a Value Investing Concentration. Since taking over her financial role, Blake has streamlined Leadership Initiatives payment plans, fundraising, and financial tracking systems and taken on overhead projects in the operations department during the Summer Internship Programs.<\/p><p style=\"top:112px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Blake began working with Leadership Initiatives in 2017 and has previously worked for Andersen Tax, specializing in public accounting and receivables in the city of Los Angeles, before becoming the Director of Finance with Leadership Initiatives.<br><br>\nBlake has led the Leadership Initiatives scholarship assistance program for the past five years and has been able to grow the fund to over half a million dollars annually. Blake works throughout the year to track expenses and payments as well as plan future spending.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Director of Finance<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Blake Spreeman<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nick.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nick.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nick-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/nick-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:257px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Nick graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina State University with a degree in International Studies and a concentration in Global Sustainability and Development. He has a certification in Salesforce Administration and is pursuing further certifications in this regard.<\/p><p style=\"top:122px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Nick Abele has worked with Leadership Initiatives since 2019, serving as the Accounts and Registration Manager. <br><br>\nNick has the responsibility of managing all student data for Leadership Initiatives in a secure and efficient manner, supporting the behind-the-scenes operations of Leadership Initiatives\u2019 Summer Internship Programs.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Systems Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Nick Abele<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:257px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Blake graduated from UCLA, where he received a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Classics. When not working, he is likely found enjoying the splendor of nature in the Sierra Nevada.<\/p><p style=\"top:122px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Blake\u2019s passion for helping the next generation of students develop themselves has led him to Leadership Initiatives. In his current role, he works across teams to help manage both behind-the-scenes operations and front-facing communications with students and parents. <br><br>\nHis background teaching outdoor student education taught him the incredible value of independent learning opportunities as a means of student development.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Business Operations &amp; Accounts Manager<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Blake Hanson<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\" class=\"ls-img-layer\"><\/a><p style=\"top:277px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Jake enjoys working with the students and business owners of Leadership Initiatives in any capacity that he can.<\/p><p style=\"top:122px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Jacob Arndt is the Chief Academic Advisor who works with staff, students and parents to design and implement a challenging curriculum for experiential summer programs. Jacob believes that one of life\u2019s greatest teachers is overcoming challenges.<br><br>\nJake is a tenured professor of communication studies at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Kalamazoo Michigan where he teaches courses on public speaking, interpersonal relationships, and organizational\/intercultural communication.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Academic &amp; Education Advisor<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Jacob Arndt, Ph.D.<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\" class=\"ls-img-layer\"><\/a><p style=\"top:268px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">She firmly believes that one key to success is truly recognizing our own strengths and weaknesses and understanding the role they play in reaching our personal aspirations. Sarah places emphasis on communicating with IIP on a one-to-one, personalized basis and looks forward to developing and enhancing her role in LI.<\/p><p style=\"top:112px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Sarah Agar holds a Bachelor's degree in psychology from Gettysburg College and a Master's in Social Work from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and is licensed as a Graduate Social Worker.<br><br>\nShe has worked in every area of the healthcare spectrum and specializes in the creation of highly individualized treatment plans designed to identify goals and to develop clear, realistic, and effective strategies to meet them.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Student Counselor<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Sarah Agar, MSW<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div id=\"layerslider_1340_ahcg54a8c32h\"  class=\"ls-wp-container fitvidsignore ls-selectable\" style=\"width:1280px;height:380px;margin:0 auto;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:11.41%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;width:250px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Mubarak Ladan Babaji<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:1053px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Medical Program Co-Director<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:292px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Student Counselor and Program Lead<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:804px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Accounts Manager<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:20px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Nigeria Assistant Director of Programs<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:70.94%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Calvin Williams<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:30.94%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Robin Purcell<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:9.84%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"left:786px;top:40.53%;width:211px;height:211px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-1.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-1.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"left:30%;top:39.21%;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:71.05%;left:90.78%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:220px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Haarika Bondalapati<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/haarika-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/haarika-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/haarika-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/haarika-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.26%;left:90.39%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:272px;left:546px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Assistant Director of Operations<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:68.42%;left:50.86%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Christina Martin<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-1.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-1.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"left:536px;top:45px;width:209px;height:209px;\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mubarak-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:268px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">He is actively involved in various community development projects, volunteering his time to support local health campaigns, educational outreach, and youth empowerment programs. His passion for uplifting underserved rural communities is evident in his work, particularly during his time at Kamtrac Nigeria Ltd, where he focused on mechanizing farms to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.<\/p><p style=\"top:112px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Mubarak Ladan Babaji serves as a Project Coordinator and the Assistant Director of Operations and Programs for Leadership Initiatives in Bauchi, Nigeria, where he plays a key role in implementing and managing community-driven projects focused on youth empowerment, education, and sustainable development. <br><br>\nWith a strong background in Public Health, he works closely with local leaders and students to identify pressing community needs and develop solutions that create lasting impact.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Nigeria Assistant Director of Programs<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Mubarak Ladan Babaji<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Cristina is the Assistant Director of Operations, coming back after working with Leadership Initiatives from 2017 \u2013 2022. Cristina has the responsibility of assisting in the Leadership Initiatives\u2019 Youth Development Programs, ensuring a positive learning environment for all the students involved.<br><br>\nIn her previous time here, she had supported the development of the National Security and Intelligence Internship as well as the International Leadership &amp; Business Internship.<br><br>\nGraduating with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayag\u00fcez Campus and currently pursuing a master\u2019s degree in industrial engineering, Cristina brings a background of teaching, problem solving, and hands-on project experience.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Assistant Director of Operations<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Christina Martin<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-1.png\" class=\"ls-l ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-1.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"left:977px;top:-3px;\"><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><p style=\"top:90px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:949px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:12px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Robin Purcell is a Student Counselor and Program Lead at Leadership Initiatives, where she helps students build confidence, explore future pathways, and recognize their strengths. She brings more than twenty years of experience supporting youth across Georgia as a school counselor, educator, and career development mentor. Robin holds an Education Specialist degree and a Master\u2019s degree in School Counseling from Fort Valley State University, both completed with a 4.0 GPA, as well as earlier degrees from the University of Georgia and Athens Technical College.<br>\nThroughout her career, Robin\u2019s professional background has spanned classrooms, college and career programs, and emergency medical services. She has taught Healthcare Science, Agriculture, and Health\/PE at the middle and high school levels. She has served as both a HOSA Advisor and an FFA Advisor, guiding students through leadership development, competitive events, and large-scale service projects. She has coordinated major school initiatives, managed program budgets, and supported more than two thousand FFA members at the local level. Her experience as both a high school and a college-and-career counselor, paired with her extensive service as an EMT, has strengthened her dedication to resilience, advocacy, and meeting the needs of students and families during meaningful moments of transition.<br>\nRobin\u2019s counseling approach is rooted in a holistic, multimodal philosophy that integrates Choice Theory, Reality Therapy, Existential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered principles, and mindfulness-based practices. She believes every student deserves individualized support that honors their story and empowers their voice. Outside of work, Robin is active in community service and mentoring, and enjoys traveling and watercolor painting as forms of self-care. She looks forward to helping LI students realize their potential and lead with confidence.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Student Counselor and Program Lead<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Robin Purcell<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-1.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-1.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"left:991px;top:0%;width:256px;height:256px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Calvin originally joined Leadership Initiatives in 2018 as a student in the International Business Internship Program. Calvin worked for Leadership initiatives in high school and spent the summer of 2019 as an intern in Washington D.C.<br><br>\nCalvin attended the University of Washington where he obtained a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Economics, taking coursework in international development and finance. During his time at UW Calvin was a member of the Husky Marching band and helped in the University\u2019s Intramural and Special Olympics Programs. After graduation, Calvin moved to Sydney, Australia to work and travel before returning to the U.S.<br><br>\nCalvin recently returned to Leadership Initiatives as the (program title) where he assists in operations regarding students and parents and works on running the summer programs.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Accounts Manager<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Calvin Williams<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles.png\" class=\"ls-l ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"left:977px;top:0px;\"><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/haarika-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/haarika-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/haarika-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/haarika-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:268px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Haarika is also in her university hospital's hands-only CPR internship, which holds community outreach events and partners with the American Heart Association. Haarika is also working in a research lab that is studying cardiac arrhythmias through experiments with mice. Using these experiences, Haarika hopes to one day become an interventional cardiologist.<\/p><p style=\"top:112px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Haarika Bondalapati has been involved with Leadership Initiatives since participating in LI's Advanced Medical and Public Health Online Internship in 2020. <br><br>\nOutside of Leadership Initiatives, Haarika is a third-year college student at the Ohio State University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology along with a Spanish minor. Haarika was also a part of an all-girls Indian fusion dance team for her \ufb01rst two years of college, competing at competitions all around the country.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Medical Program Co-Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Haarika Bondalapati<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div id=\"layerslider_1341_19wyp2e3xnaxm\"  class=\"ls-wp-container fitvidsignore ls-selectable\" style=\"width:1280px;height:380px;margin:0 auto;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:795px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Nigeria Project Coordinator<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:1053px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Nigeria Project Coordinator<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:536px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Nigeria Project Coordinator<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:254px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Nigeria Project Coordinator<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:29.92%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:260px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;text-align:center;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Amira Muhammad Bello<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:50.08%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Bilkisu Nuhu Bello<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:70.94%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:230px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Blessing Sadiq Shehu<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:90.39%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Aminu Sani<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/amira-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/amira-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/amira-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/amira-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:29.92%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bilkisu-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bilkisu-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bilkisu-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bilkisu-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:50.08%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blessing-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blessing-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blessing-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blessing-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:70.23%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/aminu-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/aminu-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/aminu-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/aminu-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:90.39%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:19px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Business Program Assistant Director<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:9.69%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Annie Jin<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/annie-bio-pic.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/annie-bio-pic.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/annie-bio-pic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/annie-bio-pic-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:9.69%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/annie-bio-pic.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/annie-bio-pic.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/annie-bio-pic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/annie-bio-pic-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:297px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Aside from working with LI, Annie attends The Ohio State University as a Biology major on the Pre-Optometry track with a minor in Business. She is a part of OSU\u2019s Biological Sciences Scholars Program and Pre-Optometry Club. Annie also volunteers at OSU\u2019s James Cancer Center as a College Volunteer and is an incoming Autumn 2025 STEP Scholar.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Annie was \ufb01rst introduced to Leadership Initiatives (LI) in the spring of 2022, where she attended Ohio HOSA's State Competition. In the following months, she participated in the Advanced Medical and Public Health internship. Since then, she\u2019s participated in the International Internship Program for Public Health as well as interned in International Leadership and Business Internship. <br><br>\nFor the past two years, Annie has had the privilege to work with both the Operations team and Business Program during the summer while also facilitating the IIP programs during the school year. This summer, she is thrilled to staff the International Leadership and Business Internship and the Advanced Medical and Public Health Internship.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Business Program Assistant Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Annie Jin<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/amira-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/amira-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/amira-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/amira-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:257px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Before joining Leadership Initiatives, Amira served as a private lawyer at Sahel Law Firm in Bauchi, where she gained valuable experience in various legal matters, including divorce cases, land disputes, and the drafting of agreements. This background in law has equipped her with strong analytical and problem-solving skills that she applies to her current work.<\/p><p style=\"top:122px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Amira is a dedicated and hardworking Project Coordinator with Leadership Initiatives based in Bauchi, Nigeria. In her role, she manages community projects and student engagement initiatives that focus on youth empowerment, healthcare outreach, sustainable development, and advocacy. <br><br>\nAmira collaborates closely with community leaders, students, and relevant stakeholders to identify and address the challenges facing local communities.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Nigeria Project Coordinator<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Amira Muhammad<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bilkisu-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bilkisu-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bilkisu-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/bilkisu-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:237px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Prior to joining Leadership Initiatives, Bilkisu served as the team lead for a birth registration campaign, where she coordinated volunteers to ensure the timely registration of children aged 0 to 5 years in various communities. Under her leadership, the team emerged as the most promising group, a testament to her effective management and organizational skills. This experience not only helped her leadership abilities but also deepened her commitment to improving healthcare access in underserved areas. Additionally, as a team member of the HIVst administration, she volunteered to teach in schools, helping students gain access to quality education.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Bilkisu is a passionate and dedicated Project Coordinator with Leadership Initiatives in Bauchi. She manages community development projects and fosters student engagement by organizing workshops and surveys that focus on youth empowerment, healthcare outreach, education, and sustainable development. With a background in Education and Biology, Bilkisu collaborates closely with community leaders, educators, students, and parents to address critical needs in healthcare, education, leadership, and empowerment.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Nigeria Project Coordinator<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Bilkisu Nuhu Bello<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blessing-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blessing-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blessing-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blessing-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:281px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">These efforts aimed to improve nutritional outcomes in rural communities of Gombe State, Nigeria. Additionally, she carried out an Integrated Program Assessment for Performance Management and Action, assessing routine immunization uptake and the use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to prevent malaria among children under five in Kaduna State.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Blessing is a passionate and solution-oriented Project Coordinator with Leadership Initiatives based in Bauchi. She is dedicated to conducting and supporting community development projects that address public health issues, business empowerment, and youth engagement. With a background in public health, Blessing works closely with educators, community leaders, and students to identify and develop effective solutions to the critical needs of local communities. Before joining Leadership Initiatives, Blessing gained valuable experience through various health assessments and surveys. Notably, she participated in the ANRiN (Accelerating Nutritional Results in Nigeria) baseline and endline assessments, where she conducted anthropometric measurements for children under five and facilitated focus group discussions with pregnant women and lactating mothers.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Nigeria Project Coordinator<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Blessing Sadiq Shehu<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/aminu-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/aminu-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/aminu-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/aminu-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:247px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Prior to joining Leadership Initiatives, Aminu lectured at Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic Kazaure, where he taught architecture courses and supervised examinations. He also led a financial inclusion group during his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), where he coordinated efforts to enhance financial literacy among locals, earning recognition as the best-performing group. This experience strengthened his leadership skills and deepened his commitment to improving the financial well-being of community members.<\/p><p style=\"top:112px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Aminu Sani is a dedicated Project Coordinator with Leadership Initiatives based in Bauchi, Nigeria. He manages community-driven projects and engages with students, focusing on youth empowerment, healthcare outreach, access to education, and sustainable development. <br><br>\nWith a background in Architecture, Aminu collaborates with local leaders, educators, and students to identify and address critical community needs.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Nigeria Project Coordinator<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Aminu Sani<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div id=\"layerslider_1342_10682yvh4n2eu\"  class=\"ls-wp-container fitvidsignore ls-selectable\" style=\"width:1280px;height:380px;margin:0 auto;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:9.84%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Jenna Sackter<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:795px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Leadership Initiatives Representative<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:1053px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Nigeria Project Coordinator<\/p><\/a><p style=\"top:277px;left:536px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Leadership Initiatives Representative<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:278px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Neuroscience Program Director<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:20px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Law Program Director<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:29.92%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Ryder Morlong<\/p><\/a><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:50.08%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Marilyn Moreno<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:70.23%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Shannon Harrison<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:90.39%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Sadiq Ibrahim<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jenna-bio-pic-1.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jenna-bio-pic-1.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jenna-bio-pic-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jenna-bio-pic-1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:9.84%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ryder-bio-pic.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ryder-bio-pic.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ryder-bio-pic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ryder-bio-pic-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:29.92%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marilyn.png\" class=\"ls-l ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marilyn.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marilyn-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marilyn-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:50.08%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sadiq-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sadiq-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sadiq-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sadiq-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:90.39%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/unnamed.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/unnamed.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/unnamed-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/unnamed-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"left:786px;top:40.53%;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jenna-bio-pic-1.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jenna-bio-pic-1.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jenna-bio-pic-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/jenna-bio-pic-1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:267px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Jenna is so excited to work with all the students and help foster an environment of positive growth. Jenna has found multiple important values instilled with LI and strongly supports the opportunities LI yields to young students. She cannot wait to work with everyone and make meaningful connections and networking.<\/p><p style=\"top:112px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Jenna was first introduced to LI in summer of 2023 via her high school debate coach. She partook in the Law and Trial Internship, wherein she learned valuable skills and insights about the field of law. The following year she has become a internship assistant to continue the values and mission of LI. <br><br>\nJenna is a participant of her university's debate as well as mock trial team. She is also in a sorority where she holds multiple leadership counsels. She wants to continue on a path to medical malpractice law.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Law Program Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Jenna Sackter<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ryder-bio-pic.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ryder-bio-pic.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ryder-bio-pic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ryder-bio-pic-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:278px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;line-height:20px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Throughout high school, Ryder was actively involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including varsity track, football, dance, mock trial, Model UN, student council, and several outreach and charity organizations. Beyond school, he has built a strong work ethic through diverse jobs in food distribution, youth mentoring, customer service, and organizational roles.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;line-height:20px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">In 2023, Ryder participated in the Advanced Medical Neuroscience Internship, which deepened his passion for the \ufb01eld and provided him with hands-on experience and one-of-a-kind opportunities before entering college that year. The following year, he returned as a staff member, serving as a team lead for both the Neuroscience and Medical programs. <br><br>\nRyder is attending the College of Southern Maryland, preparing to transfer to a university where he plans to pursue his doctorate. His academic path is focused on neuroscience, with the goal of becoming either a collegiate-level professor or a researcher.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Neuroscience Program Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Ryder Morlong<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marilyn.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marilyn.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marilyn-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/marilyn-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:277px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Mauris et vulputate justo, vitae efficitur dolor. Maecenas porttitor ullamcorper augue, eu molestie turpis aliquet sollicitudin. Suspendisse efficitur vitae mi in tincidunt. Sed eleifend erat in quam auctor malesuada. Sed at blandit lectus.\n\nMauris ac enim ligula. In egestas diam nulla. Morbi non nisl ut dui auctor ultricies ut sed urna. Cras faucibus id lacus non ullamcorper.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque rhoncus fermentum tortor, vel rutrum justo. Quisque ultricies vel massa eget laoreet. Cras tristique orci sed lorem ornare tincidunt eu a nibh. Praesent sollicitudin molestie ex vitae rutrum. Aenean fermentum, magna in mollis bibendum, lorem enim aliquam dolor, vel placerat est libero nec magna. <br><br>\nPellentesque non nulla id sem pretium maximus ac sit amet turpis. Etiam imperdiet nulla pellentesque, finibus mauris vitae, fringilla dui. Sed ullamcorper ex non lectus gravida dignissim. Vivamus vitae sapien nunc. Phasellus ultrices elementum nisl, a porta ligula tristique ac.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Leadership Initiatives Representative<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Marilyn Moreno<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SHarrison-Fixed.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SHarrison-Fixed.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SHarrison-Fixed-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SHarrison-Fixed-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:268px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Shannon has worked in the education field in teaching and college admissions for 15 years and joined Leadership Initiatives in 2023 after all of her students came home raving from their experience with LI. Shannon works with other educators, schools and students to find opportunities to partner with LI. Outside of work Shannon enjoys playing percussion, watching football and GBBO. Go BIRDS!!<\/p><p style=\"top:112px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Shannon is incredibly passionate about helping young people find their way, either in education or as a therapist. She has worked with a large student population, with various goals and passions and helps them develop a sense of purpose by using a strengths-based approach, which has broadened her ability to maximize positive educational outcomes for both students and schools. She believes there is more than one way to reach a desired goal and finds so much joy being a part of each student\u2019s journey. Shannon is a first gen student earning a BA, MA and numerous certificates along the way.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Leadership Initiatives Representative<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Shannon Harrison<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sadiq-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sadiq-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sadiq-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sadiq-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:280px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">This impactful work not only earned recognition for providing educational opportunities to countless children but also honed Sadiq's leadership skills and deepened his passion for improving educational access in underserved communities. Additionally, his experience as a classroom teacher allowed him to impart fundamental educational knowledge, while his entrepreneurial background equipped him with exceptional business acumen.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Sadiq is a dedicated Project Coordinator for Leadership Initiatives in Bauchi, where he manages community-driven projects focused on youth empowerment and business outreach. With a background in Sociology, Sadiq collaborates closely with local leaders, educators, business owners, and students to identify and address critical needs within the community.<br><br>\nBefore joining Leadership Initiatives, Sadiq worked with a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that children received basic educational support and resources. Under his leadership, his team successfully helped many orphaned and underprivileged children access vital educational resources in both urban and rural areas of Nigeria.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Nigeria Project Coordinator<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Sadiq Ibrahim<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div id=\"layerslider_1343_1t7vui90bubcj\"  class=\"ls-wp-container fitvidsignore ls-selectable\" style=\"width:1280px;height:380px;margin:0 auto;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:29.92%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Zac Clark<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:1053px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Operations Assistant Director<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:794px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Operations Assistant Director<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:536px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Business Program Co-Director<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:277px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Business Program Co-Director<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:50.08%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Eli Seiden<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:70.23%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Bryson Soviero<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:90.39%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Shreya Muralidhar<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:277px;left:22px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Youth Programs Director<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:9.92%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Gabby Zeidler<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#3\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/zac-clark-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/zac-clark-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/zac-clark-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/zac-clark-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:29.92%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#4\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/eli-bio-pic.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/eli-bio-pic.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/eli-bio-pic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/eli-bio-pic-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:50.08%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#5\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryson-Soviero-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryson-Soviero-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryson-Soviero-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryson-Soviero-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:70.23%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#6\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kelvin-bio-pic-1.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kelvin-bio-pic-1.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kelvin-bio-pic-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kelvin-bio-pic-1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:90.39%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-1.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-1.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/blake-hanson-new-bio-1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"left:22px;top:39.21%;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gabby.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gabby.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gabby-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gabby-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:39.21%;left:9.92%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><p style=\"top:102px;left:19px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:974px;font-family:Montserrat;line-height:22px;color:#000000;font-size:18px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Gabriela strongly believes in the power of community service and helping others. She is attending the George Washington University to study Peace Studies and International Affairs with a concentration in International Development. She is a member of GW\u2019s Model United Nations team and GW\u2019s UNICEF chapter. <br><br>\nGabriela has worked with Leadership Initiatives for over three years, both as a student, an intern, and now a staff member. Since joining the team in 2019, Gabriela has helped run the Advanced Law &amp; Trial Internship Program during the summer as well as the International Law &amp; Advocacy Internship Program during the school year. She brings a strong background that includes research, design, and information technology. <br><br>\nGabriela is excited to continue planning Leadership Initiatives programs and is looking forward to helping others find their true passion!<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Youth Programs Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Gabby Zeidler<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gabby.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gabby.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gabby-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/gabby-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/zac-clark-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/zac-clark-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/zac-clark-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/zac-clark-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:299px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Zac is thrilled to serve as the Director for the International Leadership &amp; Business Internship, where he will work with hundreds of students from across the United States. After visiting Bauchi, Nigeria in February, Zac saw \ufb01rsthand the powerful impact that Leadership Initiatives and its interns have on the local community.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Zac Clark was \ufb01rst introduced to Leadership Initiatives in 2016 while a sophomore in high school in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended the \ufb01rst ever business summit hosted at Georgetown University in 2017 and joined the staff for the summers of 2018 and 2019. During this time, Zac worked as the Student Logistics Coordinator with his primary role entailing meal preparation and delivery, along with other general logistics to ensure the program was successful. When Zac is not working with Leadership Initiatives, he is the founder and executive director of The HomeMore Project, a 501c3 nonpro\ufb01t organization serving the homeless community of California. He started the organization while studying international business and marketing at the University of San Francisco. In June 2025, Zac will \ufb01nish his Master's of Urban and Regional Planning degree at UCLA, concentrating on housing and economics.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Business Program Co-Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Zac Clark<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/eli-bio-pic.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/eli-bio-pic.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/eli-bio-pic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/eli-bio-pic-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:281px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Eli is currently a rising third-year at the University of Virginia, where he plans to major in Foreign Affairs and minor in Business on the Pre-Law track. He plans to attend law school after completing his UVA undergraduate degree. Eli is the Vice President of the University of Virginia Speech &amp; Debate Team. He volunteers at the Brody Jewish Center, helping Jewish individuals have a place of expression and sanctuary throughout college.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Eli is enthusiastic about continuing his involvement with Leadership Initiatives this year. While a part of Leadership Initiatives, he has worked heavily with the International Leadership &amp; Business and National Security &amp; Intelligence Internship programs. In previous years, Eli has worked as a Team Lead in both programs. <br><br>\nWith a background in \ufb01nance and economics, he looks forward to contributing his knowledge to aid interns in their global development projects. Leadership Initiatives has allowed Eli to advance his leadership capabilities, helping him better understand how businesses operate and how to navigate the complexities of the international world.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Business Program Co-Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Eli Seiden<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryson-Soviero-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryson-Soviero-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryson-Soviero-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryson-Soviero-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:296px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Bryson has gained valuable insight into his future career path through connections with alumni across his various involvements. This summer, Bryson is excited to return to his Assistant Director of Operations for Leadership Initiatives role, where he will guide and mentor new participants in their leadership journeys.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Bryson \ufb01rst became involved with Leadership Initiatives in 2020 when he joined a program focused on leadership development and community impact. Since then, he has participated in three different programs, each allowing him to take on greater responsibilities. These experiences have played a key role in Bryson's leadership development, helping him learn to collaborate effectively, communicate with diverse teams, and manage time ef\ufb01ciently. <br><br>\nHe is a sophomore at the University of Florida in Gainesville, majoring in Economics on a pre-law track. Outside the classroom, Bryson is an active member of the university's Interfraternity Council board, student government, and the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Operations Assistant Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Bryson Soviero<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kelvin-bio-pic-1.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kelvin-bio-pic-1.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kelvin-bio-pic-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/kelvin-bio-pic-1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:280px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Shreya is a devoted member of UGA HEROs, which is a student-led organization that is focused on improving the lives of children who have been affected by HIV\/AIDS. She is also a student of the Morehead Honors College at the University of Georgia. To explore the healthcare field in more depth, Shreya has been involved in various shadowing opportunities including medical oncologists, nephrologists, and hematologists.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Shreya began working with Leadership Initiatives (LI) in the summer of 2019 when she attended HOSA's International Leadership Conference. She took part in the Advanced Medical and Public Health Internship, and from there she continued on with LI through the International Internship Program as the Team Lead. <br><br>\nAfter attending two additional summer programs at LI and becoming an intern, Shreya became an operations staff member during the 2022 summer program and has continued in this position. Shreya will be a sophomore at the University of Georgia, this fall, where she is majoring in Health Promotion with a Behavioral Health emphasis, as she pursues the Pre-Health track.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Operations Assistant Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Shreya Muralidhar<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div id=\"layerslider_1344_1095ckotv1g7v\"  class=\"ls-wp-container fitvidsignore ls-selectable\" style=\"width:1280px;height:380px;margin:0 auto;margin-bottom: 0px;\"><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:278px;left:21px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Nigeria Project Coordinator<\/p><\/a><p style=\"top:281px;left:278px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Neuroscience Publication Coordinator<\/p><p style=\"top:283px;left:535px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:14px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Neuroscience Publication Coordinator<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:70.07%;left:9.84%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Laurat Abubukar<\/p><\/a><p style=\"top:70.76%;left:29.92%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Lachelle Brooks<\/p><p style=\"top:71.28%;left:50%;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Dr. Elena Adjei<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:10000000;loopstartat:allinend + ;loopcount:1;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/laurat-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/laurat-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/laurat-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/laurat-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:40.53%;left:9.84%;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/All-Bio-Circles-1.png\" class=\"ls-l ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/All-Bio-Circles-1.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/All-Bio-Circles-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/All-Bio-Circles-1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"left:278px;top:47px;width:210px;height:210px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/All-Bio-Circles.png\" class=\"ls-l ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/All-Bio-Circles.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/All-Bio-Circles-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/All-Bio-Circles-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"left:535px;top:49px;width:210px;height:210px;\"><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/laurat-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/laurat-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/laurat-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/laurat-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:245px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Laurat's passion for helping underserved communities stems from her background in Public Health, where she engaged with local populations to address health issues, including her work at contagious disease camps. Before joining Leadership Initiatives, Laurat served as an assistant public health specialist, where she monitored the spread of diseases, analyzed patient outcomes and infection rates, and studied the effectiveness of interventions. Witnessing the profound effects of health challenges on communities has inspired her commitment to improving access to healthcare, business development, and education across Bauchi.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:18px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Laurat serves as a Project Coordinator for Leadership Initiatives in Bauchi, Nigeria, where she oversees projects focused on youth empowerment, education, and community development. <br><br>\nCollaborating with local leaders, small business owners, and teams, she identifies community challenges and develops effective solutions to create a positive impact. Her background in community health development enables her to connect deeply with these groups, ensuring lasting results.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Nigeria Project Coordinator<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Laurat Abubukar<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/haarika-min.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/haarika-min.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/haarika-min-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/haarika-min-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:268px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Haarika is also in her university hospital's hands-only CPR internship, which holds community outreach events and partners with the American Heart Association. Haarika is also working in a research lab that is studying cardiac arrhythmias through experiments with mice. Using these experiences, Haarika hopes to one day become an interventional cardiologist.<\/p><p style=\"top:112px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Haarika Bondalapati has been involved with Leadership Initiatives since participating in LI's Advanced Medical and Public Health Online Internship in 2020. <br><br>\nOutside of Leadership Initiatives, Haarika is a third-year college student at the Ohio State University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology along with a Spanish minor. Haarika was also a part of an all-girls Indian fusion dance team for her \ufb01rst two years of college, competing at competitions all around the country.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Medical Program Co-Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Haarika Bondalapati<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#2\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/annie-bio-pic.png\" class=\"ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/annie-bio-pic.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/annie-bio-pic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/annie-bio-pic-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"top:-6px;left:974px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:253px;height:253px;\"><\/a><p style=\"top:297px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Aside from working with LI, Annie attends The Ohio State University as a Biology major on the Pre-Optometry track with a minor in Business. She is a part of OSU\u2019s Biological Sciences Scholars Program and Pre-Optometry Club. Annie also volunteers at OSU\u2019s James Cancer Center as a College Volunteer and is an incoming Autumn 2025 STEP Scholar.<\/p><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Annie was \ufb01rst introduced to Leadership Initiatives (LI) in the spring of 2022, where she attended Ohio HOSA's State Competition. In the following months, she participated in the Advanced Medical and Public Health internship. Since then, she\u2019s participated in the International Internship Program for Public Health as well as interned in International Leadership and Business Internship. <br><br>\nFor the past two years, Annie has had the privilege to work with both the Operations team and Business Program during the summer while also facilitating the IIP programs during the school year. This summer, she is thrilled to staff the International Leadership and Business Internship and the Advanced Medical and Public Health Internship.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Business Program Assistant Director<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Annie Jin<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><\/div><div class=\"ls-slide\" ><p style=\"top:102px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:900px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;line-height:20px;color:#000000;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopduration:100000000;loopstartat:transitioninend + 0;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Cristina is the Assistant Director of Operations, coming back after working with Leadership Initiatives from 2017 \u2013 2022. Cristina has the responsibility of assisting in the Leadership Initiatives\u2019 Youth Development Programs, ensuring a positive learning environment for all the students involved.<br><br>\nIn her previous time here, she had supported the development of the National Security and Intelligence Internship as well as the International Leadership &amp; Business Internship.<br><br>\nGraduating with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, Mayag\u00fcez Campus and currently pursuing a master\u2019s degree in industrial engineering, Cristina brings a background of teaching, problem solving, and hands-on project experience.<\/p><p style=\"top:59px;left:49px;font-weight:600;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:25px;color:#445aa3;width:800px;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\">Assistant Director of Operations<\/p><p style=\"top:6px;left:49px;font-weight:700;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:45px;color:#8b2927;width:800px;\" class=\"ls-l ls-text-layer\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;loop:true;loopstartat:allinend + 100000;loopcount:1;position:relative;\">Christina Martin<\/p><a style=\"\" class=\"ls-l\" href=\"#1\" target=\"_self\" data-ls=\"durationin:1500;delayin:250;position:relative;\"><p style=\"top:349px;left:49px;background-size:inherit;background-position:inherit;width:1200px;font-family:Montserrat;font-size:18px;color:#000000;font-weight:600;text-align:right;white-space:normal;\" class=\"ls-text-layer\">Click Here To Go Back To Staff Selection<\/p><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-1.png\" class=\"ls-l ls-img-layer\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-1.png 250w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/lichangesummer.org\/2027\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/All-Bio-Circles-1-60x60.png 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" style=\"left:977px;top:-3px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7392","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.0 (Yoast SEO v25.1) - 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