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Penn Global

Student Natasha Napolitano

Natasha Napolitano

Interested in the business of healthcare

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Student Madison Dawkins

Madison Dawkins

Interested in Political Science and Africana Studies

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Student Lauren McDonald

Lauren McDonald

An activist leader with a passion for business

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Student Anea Moore

Anea Moore

Focused on education and community development

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Student Bryan Mena-Martinez

Bryan Mena-Martinez

Focused on leadership and nonprofits

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Student Regina Lin

Regina Lin

Focused on Computer Science and women in STEM

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Student Christopher D’Urso

Christopher D’Urso

Passionate about social justice and advocacy

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Student Aliya Farmanali

Aliya Farmanali

Passionate about religion and social justice

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Student Kayvon Asemani

Kayvon Asemani

Interested in entrepreneurship, the arts, and social advocacy

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Student Blanca Hernandez Uribe

Blanca Hernandez Uribe

Focused on science and education

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Student Nina Solis

Nina Solis

Interested in healthcare and creative writing

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Student Gustavo Hachenburg

Gustavo Hachenburg

Interested in finance and social impact

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Student Anthony Scarpone-Lambert

Anthony Scarpone-Lambert

Interested in healthcare and advocacy

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