Meet the 2025–2026 Catalyst Fellows
The Catalyst Fellowship Program brings together an extraordinary group of student leaders who are passionate about history, justice, and action. Over the next year, these fellows will embark on a transformative journey developing leadership skills and launching community projects that make a lasting impact.
We are proud to introduce our inaugural class of Catalyst Fellows and encourage you to follow along on their journey.
Jade Alford
Johnson C. Smith University – Sophomore
Business Administration
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Kendall Banks
Johnson C. Smith University – Junior
Biology
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Hajar Hussein
Davidson College – Junior
Educational Studies (Policy) and Arab Studies
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Sana Konar
Queens University of Charlotte – Sophomore
Biology, Pre-Medicine
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Sarah Nti
University of North Carolina at Charlotte – Junior
History and Political Science
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Sophia Valerio Pinto
Central Piedmont Community College – Sophomore
Psychology
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Logan Tilton
North Carolina Central University – Junior
History
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Mandy Williams
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte – Junior
History and Philosophy
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Lincoln Wilmore
Davidson College – Sophomore
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
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