BALTIMORE COLLEGETOWN LEADERSHAPE • CLASS FIVE • 2014–15
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“I learned that many
social problems go
a lot deeper than
they seem on the
surface. Collegetown
LeaderShape reminded
me to not only consider,
but value viewpoints
of every member of
a community.”
Josh Massey, UMBC
Chionque Mines,
Goucher College, volunteering
with children experiencing
developmental disabilities at
Kennedy Krieger Institute.
COVER:
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CLASS FIVE
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The Baltimore Collegetown LeaderShape® program
cultivates the talents and energies of serviceminded students from 12 college campuses
to make Baltimore a stronger region. The
program brings students together for a week of
transformative leadership development followed
by support throughout an academic year.
In GROUPS students take part in service activities
throughout the region and quickly learn that they
share a passion for affecting positive change
in Baltimore. Students develop visions and bring
them to life by partnering with local community
organizations and executing INDIVIDUAL projects.
EVERYONE in Class Five has a vision!
See visions and student profiles at www.BaltimoreCollegetown.org/LeaderShape
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ENDING THE ERA OF
MASS INCARCERATION
Liz Hayden,
Towson University
AMBROSE KENNEDY PARK
Volunteering to transform
a park in East Baltimore with
The 6th Branch
Pictured back to front, left to right:
Ryan Fishback, Loyola
Ryan Gugenheim, MICA
Eleanore Morgan, Goucher
“It made me see the
importance of collaboration,
self-awareness, and always
staying true to my values.”
Liz Hayden, Towson University
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Liz Hayden, Towson
Nicola Wasiurko, Stevenson
Jessie Sullivan, Loyola
Jasmine Campbell,
University of Baltimore
Jocelyn Ihrig, UMBC
Hope Supernault, (staff) Loyola
Christin Pittman,
University of Baltimore
Liz Hayden (first from left) and
her GROUP volunteered in
a park clean up at Ambrose
Kennedy Park. In her quest for
social change, eliminating mass
incarceration is the issue Liz
is most passionate about. Her
INDIVIDUAL vision is to end
the era of mass incarceration
pervasive to Baltimore and
similar cities across the country.
Collegetown LeaderShape has
changed how Liz is approaching
her career as a public servant.
SERVICE
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EXPLORE NEW PLACES
Muhammed Abdulkarimu,
Goucher College
WEINBERG HOUSING
AND RESOURCE CENTER
Feeding the hungry
and homeless at Baltimore’s
emergency shelter
Pictured back to front, left to right:
Eloise Grose, (staff) UMBC
Raine Cunningham, University
of Maryland, Baltimore
Kerry Shutt, McDaniel
Imani Brown,
University of Baltimore
Breana Davis,
University of Baltimore
Julie Rivera, UMBC
Amelia Lynch, Loyola
Muhammed Abdulkarimu, Goucher
Samantha Yates, Goucher
Valerie Hall-Butler, Coppin State
A Downtown Sailing Center
experience challenges students to
work in teams and broadens their
perspectives during Collegetown
LeaderShape. Inspired by his
own opportunity to study abroad,
Mo’s (first from left) vision is to
create a program where children
from lower-income families have
opportunities to travel and explore
new cultures. “Collegetown
LeaderShape taught me that what I
do can affect a lot of people.”
“It’s important to give back
to your community. If I can
give back with my time
even in just a small way, I
can help the larger city.”
Ryan Fishback (first from right),
Loyola University Maryland
GROWTH
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“Collegetown LeaderShape
has empowered me to serve
others and create positive,
long-lasting change.”
EMPOWERING
WOMEN EXPERIENCING
HOMELESSNESS
Mahima Sukumar, Johns Hopkins University
Mahima Sukumar,
Johns Hopkins University
Mahima’s (second from right)
INDIVIDUAL vision is to
empower women experiencing
homelessness to share their
stories, connect with community
resources, and access mental
health services. Her GROUP
service activity exposed her to
the issue of homelessness.
“I want to become a leader
in the classroom, helping
students accomplish their
dreams. Collegetown
LeaderShape has motivated
me to carry all this positive
momentum to the schools.”
Blake Schildhauer (first from left),
McDaniel College
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WEINBERG HOUSING
AND RESOURCE CENTER
Feeding the hungry
and homeless at Baltimore’s
emergency shelter
Pictured back to front, left to right:
Sharon Shivers,
University of Baltimore
Alyssa Goldeisen, UMBC
Blake Schildhauer, McDaniel
Emma Jo Shatto, MICA
Mahima Sukumar, Johns Hopkins
Isara Adikarige, McDaniel
Meghan Anderson, Towson
Sarah Wilson, Loyola
ENERGY
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PROMOTING MENTAL
HEALTH AWARENESS
Alyse Ruriani, MICA
RONALD McDONALD HOUSE
Organizing toys, reading,
and art materials to brighten a
child’s day during their stay
Pictured back to front, left to right:
Salwa Audi, University of Baltimore
Alfonso Delaney, UMBC
Josh Massey, UMBC
Alyse Ruriani, MICA
Zach Kosinski, (staff) UMBC
Jazmyn Thompson, University
of Maryland, Baltimore
Sarah Levin, Goucher
Sarah Vogel, Goucher
Stephanie Cerritos, Loyola
Trieuvan Nguyen, Towson
Lexie Jacobs, McDaniel
HOPE
With Alyse’s (first from left)
GROUP service activity at the
Ronald McDonald House, she
learned how seemingly simple
gestures can make a big difference
in someone’s life. From networking
and collaboration to self-reflection,
the skills she gained through
Collegetown LeaderShape
have solidified her passion and
INDIVIDUAL vision, to promote
awareness of mental health issues
through art. “I learned so much and
gained confidence, support, and a
push to do what I believe in.”
“The skills I gained from
Collegetown LeaderShape
have shaped my career
goals immensely.”
Jazmyn Thompson (second from left),
University of Maryland, Baltimore
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HEALING FROM
MENTAL ILLNESS
Ericka Shekell, Notre Dame
of Maryland University
KENNEDY KRIEGER
INSTITUTE
Reading and playing with
children with intellectual and
physical disabilities
Pictured back to front, left to right:
Ian Anderson, Goucher
Dijonee’ Chester, Coppin State
Patrick Lannon, UMBC
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Ericka Shekell, Notre Dame
of Maryland University
Brooke-Logann Williams,
Johns Hopkins
Saade Matthews, Stevenson
Emma Minkoff, Goucher
Christine Wertz,
University of Baltimore
Joy Kim, McDaniel
Ericka’s INDIVIDUAL vision is
to create art therapy programs
for Baltimore residents who are
experiencing mental illness.
“Art therapy saved my life several
years ago and I want to be able
to provide that for as many people
as I possibly can,” says Ericka.
Her GROUP service activity was
at the Kennedy Krieger Institute,
where she played with children
at the institute’s in-patient clinic.
“Collegetown LeaderShape
gave me the opportunity
to share and collaborate
on visions with an amazing
group of individuals.”
Saade Matthews (first from right),
Stevenson University
VISION
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POSITIVE ROLE MODEL
KENNEDY KRIEGER
INSTITUTE
Reading and playing with
children with intellectual and
physical disabilities
Pictured back to front, left to right:
Hannah Schmitz, (staff) UMBC
Lisa Dang, UMBC
Markya Reed, UMBC
Ehson Aligholizadeh, UMBC
Raine Cunningham,
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Courtney Matthews-Bey,
University of Baltimore
Chionque Mines, Goucher
Amanda Guth, Loyola
Yue Cao, Johns Hopkins
Ope Olukorede, Johns Hopkins
Dijonee’ (below, left) received the
support, structure, and confidence
she needed from the Collegetown
LeaderShape program to develop
a vision that is both meaningful to
her and one that will help make
Baltimore communities stronger.
Her INDIVIDUAL vision is to
establish mentoring programs for
male college students at every
Baltimore college. “I met amazing
people, who’ve brought a new
perspective to my vision, for myself
and Baltimore.”
“Collegetown LeaderShape
helped me refine all my
passions and interests
into one, solidified vision.”
Christine Wertz (right),
University of Baltimore
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DESIGN: SKELTON DESIGN; PHOTOGRAPHY: JIM BURGER; TEXT: SARA SOMMERVILLE
Dijonee’ Chester,
Coppin State University
Governing Board Members
Community College of Baltimore County
Dr. Richard Lilley
Vice President for Enrollment and
Student Services
Coppin State University
Dr. Joanne Christopher-Hicks
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
Goucher College
Lynne P. Lochte
Vice President for New Ventures
and Business Strategies
Johns Hopkins University
Alan Fish
Vice President for Facilities and Real Estate
Loyola University Maryland
Terrence Sawyer
Governing Board President
Vice President of Administration
Maryland Institute College of Art
Theresa Bedoya
Governing Board Treasurer
Dean and Vice President for Admissions
and Financial Aid
McDaniel College
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Assistant Vice President for Academic
and Student Affairs
Morgan State University
Cheryl Hitchcock
Governing Board Member-At-Large
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
UMBC
Lisa Akchin
Assistant Vice President for Marketing and
Communications, Assistant to the President
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Dr. Rebecca Sawyer
Vice President for Student Life
Baltimore City
MacKenzie Garvin
Special Assistant, Mayor’s Office
Stevenson University
Sharon Markley
Governing Board Secretary
Vice President for Public Affairs and Strategy
Baltimore County
Sara Trenery
Economic and Workforce
Development Representative
Towson University
Dr. Debra Moriarty
Governing Board Vice President
Vice President for Student Affairs
Staff
University of Baltimore
Shelia Higgs Burkhalter
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Flavius R. Lilly
Governing Board Member-At-Large
Facilitators
Darcy Accardi, Eloise Grose, Jarrett Kealey,
Zach Kosinski, Melissa Lees, Valdez Russell,
Hannah Schmitz, Hope Supernault
Coordinators
Nekia Hampton, Megan Hicks
Managers
Kristen McGuire, Kirsten Brinlee
CREATE A BETTER BALTIMORE. CREATE A BETTER WORLD.
Community College of Baltimore County
Coppin State University
Goucher College
Johns Hopkins University
Loyola University Maryland
Maryland Institute College of Art
McDaniel College
Morgan State University
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Stevenson University
Towson University
University of Baltimore
University of Maryland, Baltimore
UMBC
Baltimore Collegetown Network
PO Box 11049
Baltimore, MD 21212
410.532.3038
[email protected]
The Baltimore Collegetown Network brings colleges
and universities together to attract, engage, and
retain students and raise the profile of Baltimore
as a great college town. Key initiatives include joint
marketing campaigns, the Collegetown Shuttle,
Baltimore Collegetown LeaderShape, and internship
and student programs. More information may be
found at www.BaltimoreCollegetown.org.
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