The Next Generation of Leaders
We are so excited to introduce our newest class of Greenhouse Scholars. The Class of 2030 is comprised of 40 Scholars from California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, New York, North Carolina, and our first Scholar from Utah. These Scholars represent rural and urban communities, high levels of academic rigor, proven leadership, accountability, relentlessness, and a desire to create positive generational change through impact.
Abigail Ruiz
School: Yale University
Major: Undeclared
Impact Statement:
Improving lives and strengthening communities through service and leadership.
Aidan Gallegos
School: University of Denver
Major: International Studies and Political Science
Impact Statement:
Fostering a servant‑leadership way of being in every room I enter.
Alain-Christian Pawa
School: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Major: Mechanical Engineering with Biology Concentration
Impact Statement:
Shifting STEM’s focus toward marginalized communities.
Ayo Olatunji
School: Harvard
Major: Neuroscience
Impact Statement:
Turn systems into spaces where people feel seen and supported.
Ayomide Odumuyiwa
School: Dartmouth College
Major: Computer Science & Economics
Impact Statement:
Advance neuroscience and empower people to improve their mental well-being and live healthier lives.
Ayusha Chaudhari
School: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology and Data Science
Impact Statement:
Advance medical imaging field and improve accessibility to preventive care.
Brock Oliver
School: The University of Chicago
Major: Data Science and Molecular Engineering
Impact Statement:
Using technological innovation to help communities around the world.
Cassidy Dillon
School: University of Colorado Boulder
Major: Clinical Psychology
Impact Statement:
I am going to make a difference in the world by improving one person’s world at a time.
Cristian Godoy
School: Villanova University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Impact Statement:
See a need, fill a need, because action creates a lasting impact.
Destyni Nicholson
School: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Major: Business Administration
Impact Statement:
Bridge the gap between low income students and opportunities.
Dureti Abdulkadir
School: Yale University
Major: Pre-Med
Impact Statement:
Create a positive impact in every interaction I have with others.
Enkh Turtogtokh
School: Yale University
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Impact Statement:
Create and distribute healthcare technology equitably.
Florencio Gonzales
School: Iowa State University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Impact Statement:
Using engineering to solve every day problems and connecting generations through service.
Gabriel Pena
School: Oberlin College
Major: Communications
Impact Statement:
Create stories and sound that connect people and build community.
Giang Pham
School: University of Colorado Boulder
Major: Chemical Engineering
Impact Statement:
Advance cleaner energy and expand access to sustainable practices.
Isaac Beutler
School: Colorado School of Mines
Major: Civil Engineering
Impact Statement:
Create a clear path to post-secondary education for low-income students.
Janelly Frias
School: Wellesley College
Major: Psychology
Impact Statement:
Create opportunities for first-generation students to pursue higher education without barriers.
Jaylyn Villagrana
School: Pomona College
Major: Economics
Impact Statement:
Educate and influence families with financial knowledge and guidance.
Jaysen Arreola
School: University of California Berkeley
Major: Earth and Planetary Science: Geology
Impact Statement:
I want to provide more access to science education to the youth through paleontology.
Jennifer Guzman
School: Western Carolina University
Major: Forensic Science
Impact Statement:
Empower Spanish speakers to embrace their identity by confidently representing their heritage.
Jerel Clark
School: Dartmouth College
Major: Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Government
Impact Statement:
Designing equitable technology and policy systems for underserved communities.
Kingston Morgan
School: Georgia Institute of Technology
Major: Computing and Mathematics
Impact Statement:
Building secure technology that connects and protects people.
Lauren Harris
School: Kennesaw State University
Major: Electrical Engineering
Impact Statement:
You can decide your own fate regardless of where you came from. It takes self-awareness and work.
Lilyanne Beck
School: Weber State University
Major: Interior Design/Architecture
Impact Statement:
Spread kindness and a positive mindset throughout my community.
Madelyn Dinh
School: University of Colorado Boulder
Major: Sociology
Impact Statement:
Live everyday with the compassion and love to change my community!
Michelle Santana
School: Rice University
Major: Pre-Med (Health Sciences & Neuroscience)
Impact Statement:
Expand opportunity by restoring smiles and inspiring underrepresented women to pursue dreams.
Mihret Shimels
School: Middlebury College
Major: Neuroscience
Impact Statement:
Bridging the healthcare accessibility gap among marginalized communities.
Nicole Krystowczyk
School: Purdue University
Major: Professional Flight
Impact Statement:
Empowering young women in STEM and advocating for mentorship.
Payman Rajaie
School: Columbia University
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Impact Statement:
Comaraderie through STEM, Leadership, and Excellence.
Rania Abdella
School: University of Pennsylvania
Major: Nursing
Impact Statement:
Advancing equitable pediatric healthcare and empowering underserved communities.
Robyn White
School: University of Michigan
Major: Nursing
Impact Statement:
Drastically improve the health and well being of patients while fostering trust in the healthcare system.
Romeo Young
School: Loyola University
Major: Multimedia Journalism
Impact Statement:
Guided by faith, creating spaces for others to grow, gain confidence, and find purpose.
Sadiyo Mohamed Noor
School: University of Utah
Major: Nursing
Impact Statement:
Bridge healthcare gaps, advocate for culturally responsive care, and support the unseen or unheard.
Salahaldeen Ibrahim
School: Harvard College
Major: Neuroscience
Impact Statement:
Advancing dementia research to find a cure and improve quality of life for patients and families.
Spencer Tan
School: Yale University
Major: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Impact Statement:
Making healthcare a more empathetic and community-driven practice.
Valerie Gutierrez
School: University of Southern California
Major: Biomedical Engineering
Impact Statement:
Promote inclusivity in engineering and improve healthcare access, regardless of gender or background.
Yohanna Mesfin
School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Major: Political Science
Impact Statement:
Create environments where people feel comfortable, supported, and brave enough to try new things.
Yosief Fikadu
School: Boston College
Major: Biology
Impact Statement:
Bring smiles into spaces that need hope, confidence, and compassion the most.
Yuremi Garcia
School: DePaul University
Major: Criminology
Impact Statement:
When you’re a leader, nothing is impossible.
Zemirah Skinner
School: Vanderbilt University
Major: Pre-Med (Biology)
Impact Statement:
Build communities by improving access, opportunity, awareness and equity.
