Skip to Main Content Skip to Footer Toggle Navigation Menu

Current Bonner Community Scholars

First year Bonners earn their student employment tutoring at local public schools. Sophomore, Junior and Senior Bonners earn their work-study at various Twin Cities non-profit organizations.

  • 2028

    Hafizah Adam
    2024-25 Site Placement: Groveland Elementary


    Christian Avila
    2024-25 Site Placement: Adams Spanish Immersion


    Sihaam Barre
    2024-25 Site Placement: Groveland Elementary


    Angeline Cao
    2024-25 Site Placement: EXPO Elementary


    Mai Dinh
    2024-25 Site Placement: Horace Mann Elementary


    Angelina Kangail
    2024-25 Site Placement: Groveland Elementary


    Kalina Lee
    2024-25 Site Placement: EXPO Elementary


    Erick Marin
    2024-25 Site Placement: Four Seasons


    Guillermo Munoz-Calanche
    2024-25 Site Placement: Horace Mann Elementary


    Kian Naeimi
    2024-25 Site Placement: Four Seasons


    Milo Rodriguez
    2024-25 Site Placement: Horace Mann Elementary


    Moises Soto Puente
    2024-25 Site Placement: Adams Spanish Immersion


    Ledia Zewdu
    2024-25 Site Placement: EXPO Elementary

  • 2027

    William Acosta Lora
    2023-24 Site Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2024-25 Site Placement: Portico Healthnet


    Mersen Bekele
    2023-24 Site Placement: Four Seasons
    2024-25 Site Placement: Community Engagement Center


    Joey Gebin
    2023-24 Site Placement: Four Seasons
    2024-25 Site Placement: Legal Rights Center


    Mahkai Hunt
    2023-24 Site Placement: Four Seasons
    2024-25 Site Placement: Neighborhood Justice Center


    Marla Leonce
    2023-24 Site Placement: Groveland Elementary
    2024-25 Site Placement: Southern MN Regional Legal Services


    Marco Lopez
    2023-24 Site Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2024-25 Site Placement: Youth Leadership Initiative


    Karla Martinez
    2023-24 Site Placement: EXPO Elementary
    2024-25 Site Placement: Open Cities Health Center


    Natalie Martinez
    2023-24 Site Placement: EXPO Elementary
    2024-25 Site Placement: United Hospital


    Yamali Rodas Figueroa
    2023-24 Site Placement: Groveland Elementary
    2024-25 Site Placement: Lake Street Council

  • 2026

    Ana AlvarezAna Alvarez
    2022-23 Site Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2023-24 Site Placement: Global Arts Plus
    2024-25 Site Placement: Global Arts Plus


    Yair Castillo Palacios
    2024-25 Site Placement: Community Engagement Center


    Liv DalbyLiv Dalby
    2022-23 Site Placement: Four Seasons
    2023-24 Site Placement: Reading Partners
    2024-25 Site Placement: Keystone Community Services


    Judith HernandezJudith Hernandez-Hernandez
    2022-23 Site Placement: Four Seasons
    2023-24 Site Placement: Youth Leadership Initiative
    2024-25 Site Placement: Youth Leadership Initiative


    Shirley JiangShirley Jiang
    2022-23 Site Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2023-24 Site Placement: Neighborhood Development Center
    2024-25 Site Placement: Neighborhood Development Center


    Tamya McDonaldTamya McDonald
    2022-23 Site Placement: Four Seasons
    2023-24 Site Placement: Neighborhood House
    2024-25 Site Placement: Neighborhood House


    Joshua SegebreJoshua Segebre
    2022-23 Site Placement: Groveland Elementary
    2023-24 Site Placement: Minnesota Community Care
    2024-25 Site Placement: Minnesota Community Care


    Damaris Zamora-AguilonDamaris Zamora-Aguilon
    2022-23 Site Placement: Groveland Elementary
    2023-24 Site Placement: Neighborhood Justice Center
    2024-25 Site Placement: Neighborhood Justice Center


    Elizabeth ZewduElizabeth Zewdu
    2022-23 Site Placement: Expo Elementary
    2023-24 Site Placement: Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
    2024-25 Site Placement: Open Cities Health Center

  • 2025

    Yuelia Chang
    2021-22 Site Placement: Global Arts Plus Lower
    2022-23 Site Placement: Tubman
    2023-24 Site Placement: Minnesota Community Care
    2024-25 Site Placement: Minnesota Community Care


    Leo Corral
    2021-22 Site Placement: Global Arts Plus
    2022-23 Site Placement: Urban Roots
    2023-24 Site Placement: Urban Roots
    2024-25 Site Placement: Urban Roots


    Mena FelekeMena Feleke
    Bonner Plus
    2023-24 Site Placement: Community Engagement Center
    2024-25 Site Placement: Community Engagement Center


    Brandy Hernandez
    2021-22 Site Placement: Adams Spanish Immersion
    2022-23 Site Placement: CLUES
    2023-24 Site Placement: Esperanza United-Refugio
    2024-25 Site Placement: Esperanza United-Refugio


    James Hernandez
    2021-22 Site Placement: Global Arts Plus
    2022-23 Site Placement: James H. Binger Center for New Americans
    2023-24 Site Placement: James H. Binger Center for New Americans
    2024-25 Site Placement: James H. Binger Center for New Americans


    Lilly Lu
    2021-22 Site Placement: Groveland Elementary
    2022-23 Site Placement: Groveland Elementary
    2023-24 Site Placement: Groveland Elementary
    2024-25 Site Placement: Groveland Elementary


    Marlen Mendieta-Camaron
    2021-22 Site Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2022-23 Site Placement: Adams Spanish Immersion
    2023-24 Site Placement: Adams Spanish Immersion
    2024-25 Site Placement: Adams Spanish Immersion


    Richard RoseRichard Rose
    Bonner Plus
    2023-24 Site Placement: Southern MN Regional Legal Services
    2024-25 Site Placement: Community Engagement Center


    Siem Tsegay
    2021-22 Site Placement: Groveland Elementary
    2022-23 Site Placement: Science Museum of Minnesota
    2023-24 Site Placement: Science Museum of Minnesota
    2024-25 Site Placement: Groveland Elementary


    Gabriela Valle
    2021-22 Site Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2022-23 Site Placement: James H. Binger Center for New Americans
    2023-24 Site Placement: James H. Binger Center for New Americans
    2024-25 Site Placement: James H. Binger Center for New Americans

  • 2024

    Francesca Bernardino
    2020-21 Site Placement: Global Arts Plus
    2021-22 Site Placement: James H. Binger Center for New Americans
    2022-23 Site Placement: James H. Binger Center for New Americans
    2023-24 Site Placement: James H. Binger Center for New Americans


    Bryson Berry
    Bonner Plus
    2023-24 Site Placement: Community Engagement Center


    Fanny Chen
    2020-21 Site Placement: Global Arts Plus
    2021-22 Site Placement: The Advocates for Human Rights
    2022-23 Site Placement: The Advocates for Human Rights
    2023-24 Site Placement: The Advocates for Human Rights


    Gabriel Gonzalez
    2020-21 Site Placement: Global Arts Plus
    2021-22 Site Placement: Adams Spanish Immersion School
    2022-23 Site Placement: Adams Spanish Immersion School
    2023-24 Site Placement: Adams Spanish Immersion School


    Ebony Johnson
    2020-21 Site Placement:  Global Arts Plus
    2021-22 Site Placement: Tubman
    2022-23 Site Placement: Tubman
    2023-24 Site Placement: Tubman


    Ma’Kahsa Lane
    2020-21 Site Placement: Global Arts Plus
    2021-22 Site Placement: Planned Parenthood
    2022-23 Site Placement: Community Engagement Center
    2023-24 Site Placement: Community Engagement Center


    Gabi Maldonado Lopez
    2020-21 Site Placement: Global Arts Plus
    2021-22 Site Placement: The Advocates for Human Rights
    2022-23 Site Placement: The Advocates for Human Rights
    2023-24 Site Placement: Esperanza United-Refugio


    Johanna Martínez
    2020-21 Site Placement:  Global Arts Plus
    2021-22 Site Placement: Adams Spanish Immersion School
    2022-23 Site Placement: Adams Spanish Immersion School
    2023-24 Site Placement: Adams Spanish Immersion School


    Sophia Salinas
    Bonner Plus
    2023-24 Site Placement: Community Engagement Center


    Chris Sanders
    2020-21 Site Placement: Global Arts Plus
    2021-22 Site Placement: East Side Freedom Library
    2022-23 Site Placement: East Side Freedom Library
    2023-24 Site Placement: East Side Freedom Library


    Shayla Sayphone
    2020-21 Site Placement: Global Arts Plus
    2021-22 Site Placement: Science Museum of Minnesota
    2022-23 Site Placement: Science Museum of Minnesota
    2023-24 Site Placement: Science Museum of Minnesota

     


    Aiyowie Usoh
    2020-21 Site Placement: Global Arts Plus
    2021-22 Site Placement: Minnesota Community Care
    2022-23 Site Placement: Minnesota Community Care
    2023-24 Site Placement: Minnesota Community Care

  • 2023

    Neshua Aguilar
    2022-23 Site Placement:Community Engagement Center Organizer, College Access


    CJ Denney
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Global Arts Plus
    2020-21 Site Placement:  Great Plains Institute
    2021-22 Site Placement:  Great Plains Institute
    2022-23 Site Placement:  Great Plains Institute


    Christian Martinez-Garcia
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Horace Mann Elementary
    2020-21 Site Placement:  Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)
    2021-22 Site Placement:  Macalester Community Engagement Center
    2022-23 Site Placement:  Academia Cesar Chavez


    Zahra Jumani
    2022-23 Site Placement: Community Engagement Center Organizer, Health & Wellness


    Tenzin Nyima
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Global Arts Plus
    2020-21 Site Placement:  St. Paul Public Library – Rondo
    2021-22 Site Placement:  Learning Works
    2022-23 Site Placement:  St. Paul Public Library


    Juan Rios De La Rosa
    2019-20 Site Placement:  EXPO Elementary
    2020-21 Site Placement:  Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)
    2021-22 Site Placement:  Saint Paul Neighborhood Network
    2022-23 Site Placement:  Saint Paul Neighborhood Network


    Sariya Stowers
    2019-20 Site Placement:  EXPO Elementary
    2020-21 Site Placement:  Center for Victims of Torture
    2021-22 Site Placement: Center for Victims of Torture
    2022-23 Site Placement: Center for Victims of Torture

  • 2022

    Abdifatah Abdi
    2018-19 Site Placement:  EXPO Elementary
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Macalester Community Engagement Center
    2020-21 Site Placement: LearningWorks
    2021-22 Site Placement: LearningWorks


    Paula Alihonou
    2018-19 Site Placement:  EXPO Elementary
    2019-20 Site Placement:  West Side Community Health Services
    2020-21 Site Placement: Minnesota Community Care
    2021-22 Site Placement: Minnesota Community Care


    Juan Diaz
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Lower
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)
    2020-21 Site Placement: Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)
    2021 Recipient of the Civil Discourse Award given in recognition of efforts to promote on-campus civil discourse around issues related to difference and inclusivity.
    2021-22 Site Placement: Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)


    Lizbet Jacobo
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Upper
    2019-20 Site Placement:  James H. Binger Center for New Americans
    2020-21 Site Placement:  James H. Binger Center for New Americans
    2021-22 Site Placement:  James H. Binger Center for New Americans


    Xiongyan (Cathlyn) Liang
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Lower
    2019-20 Site Placement:  JustUs Health
    2020-21 Site Placement:  JustUs Health
    2021-22 Site Placement:  Rainbow Health


    Marc Mutka, Jr
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Lower
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Immigration Law Center of Minnesota
    2020-21 Site Placement: Immigration Law Center of Minnesota
    2021-22 Site Placement:  Immigration Law Center of Minnesota


    Dat Nguyen
    2018-19 Site Placement:  EXPO Elementary
    2019-20 Site Placement:  West Side Community Health Services
    2020-21 Site Placement: Minnesota Community Care
    2021-22 Site Placement: Minnesota Community Care


    Mai Moua Thao
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Lower
    2019-20 Site Placement:  NAMI Minnesota
    2020-21 Site Placement:  NAMI Minnesota
    2021-22 Site Placement:  NAMI Minnesota


    Sun Tun
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Horace Mann Elementary
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Breakthrough Twin Cities
    2020-21 Site Placement:  Breakthrough Twin Cities
    2021-22 Site Placement:  Breakthrough Twin Cities


    Haley Vien
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Upper
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
    2020-21 Site Placement:  St. Paul Youth Commission
    2021-22 Site Placement:  Saint Paul Parks & Recreation

  • 2021

    Analeidi Barrera
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Casa de Esperanza
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Casa de Esperanza
    2020-21 Site Placement: Casa de Esperanza


    Briah Cooley
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Saint Paul Public Library
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Science Museum of Minnesota
    2020-21 Site Placement: Science Museum of Minnesota


    Gabi Estrada
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Saint Paul Neighborhood Network
    2019-20 Site Placement: RECLAIM
    2020-21 Site Placement: East Side Freedom Library


    Victoria-Jo Gapuz
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Highland Middle School
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
    Recipient of the 2019 Civil Discourse Award, given in recognition of efforts to promote on-campus civil discourse around issues related to difference and inclusivity.
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
    2020-21 Site Placement: Macalester Community Engagement Center


    Nancy Gomez
    2017-18 Site Placement:  EXPO Elementary
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Jean Lyle Children’s Center
    2019-20 Site Placement: CommonBond Communities – Skyline Tower
    2020-21 Site Placement: CommonBond Communities – Skyline Tower
    Recipient of 2021 Servant-Leader Award


    Fatiya Kedir
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Horace Mann Elementary
    2018-19 Site Placement:  James H. Binger Center for New Americans
    2019-20 Site Placement:  James H. Binger Center for New Americans
    2020-21 Site Placement: James H. Binger Center for New Americans
    Recipient of the 2020 Servant-Leader Award, which recognizes those whose actions are congruent with their values and inspire others to develop their own leadership potential. They listen intently, demonstrate compassion and maintain a sense of ethics and humility. Recipient of the 2021 Presidential Leadership for Outstanding Seniors. This award recognizes seniors for their scholarship and outstanding contributions to the Macalester community throughout their college careers.


    Duane Nguyen
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
    2018-19 Site Placement:  HealthEast/St. Joseph’s Hospital
    2019-20 Site Placement:  St. Joseph’s Hospital
    2020-21 Site Placement: Macalester Community Engagement Center


    RodrigoOrtiz150.jpgRodrigo Ortiz
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio (CLUES)
    2020-21 Site Placement: Macalester Department of Multicultural Life


    Varee Saetang
    2017-18 Site Placement:  EXPO Elementary
    2018-19 Site Placement:  EXPO Elementary and Macalester Community Engagement Center
    2019-20 Site Placement:  EXPO Elementary
    2020-21 Site Placement: EXPO Elementary
    Recipient of the 2021 Hamre Award, which honors students who live out the mission of the college not only by promoting one or more of Macalester’s stated values, but also by demonstrating a genuine love of the community through service to the college.


    Swopnil Shrestha
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Project for Pride in Living (PPL)
    Recipient of the 2019 Civil Discourse Award, given in recognition of efforts to promote on-campus civil discourse around issues related to difference and inclusivity.
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Project for Pride in Living (PPL)
    2020-21 Site Placement: Macalester Department of Multicultural Life


    Mai Xor Vang
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Horace Mann Elementary
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Youth Farm
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Urban Arts Academy
    2020-21 Site Placement: Global Arts Plus


    Vicky Vargas-Castro
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Highland Middle School
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Macalester Community Engagement Center
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Macalester Community Engagement Center
    2020-21 Site Placement: Macalester Community Engagement Center


    Austin Ahlman from Norfolk, Nebraska
    2015-16 Placement: Highland Park Middle School
    2016-17 Placement: Urban Debate League
    2017-18 Placement: Urban Debate League
    2020-21 Placement: Macalester CEC

  • 2020

    Kaitlyn Campbell
    2016-17 Site Placement:  Highland Middle School
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Planned Parenthood
    2018-19 Site Placement:  HealthEast/St. Joseph’s Hospital
    2019-20 Site Placement: HealthEast


    Winnie Chen
    2016-17 Site Placement:  Horace Mann Elementary School
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Family Tree Clinic
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Family Tree Clinic
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Family Tree Clinic


    Guy Eric Chinang
    2016-17 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Advocates for Human Rights
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Advocates for Human Rights
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Advocates for Human Rights


    Jennifer Eng
    2016-17 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Twin Cities LISC
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Twin Cities LISC
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Twin Cities LISC


    Jinci Lu
    2016-17 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Family Tree Clinic
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Family Tree Clinic
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Family tree Clinic
    Recipient of the 2020 Hamre Award, which honors students who live out the mission of the college not only by promoting one or more of Macalester’s stated values, but also by demonstrating a genuine love of the community through service to the college.


    Julissa Molina-Vega
    2016-17 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Family Tree Clinic
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Family Tree Clinic
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Family Tree Clinic


    Denise Rodriguez
    2016-17 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
    2017-18 Site Placement:  YouthCARE
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Amherst H. Wilder Foundation


    Ikran Sheikh-Mursal
    2016-17 Site Placement:  Horace Mann Elementary
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Advocates for Human Rights
    2018-19 Site Placement:  West Side Community Health Services
    2019-20 Site Placement:  West Side Community Health Services
    Recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Sophomore of Color Award, awarded to a sophomore student of color who not only has made a positive contribution to the Macalester college community but who also has achieved excellent academic standing.
    Ikran also received the 2018 Hamre Award which honors students who live out the mission of the college not only by promoting one or more of Macalester’s stated values, but also by demonstrating a genuine love of the community through service to the college.
    Recipient of the 2020 Global Citizenship Award, which is awarded every year to the graduating senior(s) who best demonstrates a commitment to the ideals and practice of high academic performance, internationalism, multiculturalism, and civic engagement.


    Hiywot Tulu
    2016-17 Site Placement:  Highland Middle School
    2017-18 Site Placement:  United Family Medicine
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Macalester Community Engagement Center
    Recipient of the 2019 Hamre Award, which honors students who live out the mission of the college not only by promoting one or more of Macalester’s stated values, but also by demonstrating a genuine love of the community through service to the college.
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Macalester Community Engagement Center


    Salamong Xiong
    2016-17 Site Placement:  Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
    2017-18 Site Placement:  Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Macalester Community Engagement Center
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Macalester Community Engagement Center
    Recipient of the 2020 Ann Bolger Vision Award, which recognizes those whose actions are congruent with their values and inspire others to develop their own leadership potential. They listen intently, demonstrate compassion and maintain a sense of ethics and humility.

  • 2019

    Jennifer Arnold from Waukegan, Illinois
    2015-16 Site Placement: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus (Linwood)
    2016-17 Site Placement: Macalester Community Engagement Center
    2017-18 Site Placement: Macalester Community Engagement Center
    Recipient of the 2017 Outstanding Sophomore of Color Award, awarded to a sophomore student of color who not only has made a positive contribution to the Macalester college community but who also has achieved excellent academic standing.
    Jennifer’s research was highlighted in November 2017 Macalester Today.
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Macalester Community Engagement Center
    2019-20 Site Placement:  Macalester Community Engagement Center


    Dureti Doto from Saint Paul, Minnesota
    2015-16 Site Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2016-17 Site Placement: Humboldt High School
    2017-18 Site Placement: Humboldt High School
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Science Museum of Minnesota


    Trinity Wenping Gao from Malden, Massachusetts
    2015-16 Site Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2016-17 Site Placement: Minnesota AIDS Project
    2017-18 Site Placement: Minnesota AIDS Project
    2018-19 Site Placement: JustUs Health


    Hassan Gilchrist from Oakland, California
    2015-16 Site Placement: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus (Monroe), Highland Park High School
    2016-17 Site Placement: Minnesota Internship Center Charter High School
    2017-18 Site Placement: Minnesota Internship Center Charter High School
    2018-19 Site Placement: Minnesota Internship Center Charter High School


    Bianca Gonzalez from Los Angeles, California
    2015-16 Site Placement: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus (Monroe)
    2016-17 Site Placement:  Saint Paul Neighborhood Network
    2017-18 Site Placement: Saint Paul Neighborhood Network
    Communications Public Relations published Bianca’s video
    2018-19 Site Placement: Saint Paul Neighborhood Network


    Andy Han from Northbrook, Illinois
    2015-16 Site Placement: EXPO Elementary
    Recipient of a 2016 Hamre Award
    2016-17 Site Placement: EXPO Elementary
    2017-18 Site Placement: EXPO Elementary
    2018-19 Site Placement: EXPO Elementary
    Recipient of the 2019 Roberts Prize in MSCS


    Jessica Ilc from Niles, Illinois
    2015-16 Site Placement: Highland Park Middle School
    2016-17 Site Placement: Minnesota Internship Center Charter High School
    2017-18 Site Placement: Minnesota Internship Center Charter High School
    2018-19 Site Placement: Minnesota Internship Center Charter High School


    Haley Mimbs from Nesbit, Mississippi
    2015-16 Site Placement: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus (Linwood)
    2016-17 Site Placement: Jean Lyle Children’s Center
    2017-18 Site Placement: Jean Lyle Children’s Center
    2018-19 Site Placement: Jean Lyle Children’s Center


    Channelle Ndagire from Albany, New York
    2015-16 Site Placement: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus (Monroe), Highland Park High School
    2016-17 Site Placement: Minnesota Internship Center Charter High School
    2017-18 Site Placement: Minnesota Internship Center Charter High School
    2018-19 Site Placement: Minnesota Internship Center Charter High School
    Recipient of the 2019 Servant-Leader Award


    Andy Pham from Renton, Washington
    2015-16 Site Placement: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus (Linwood)
    2016-17 Site Placement: Center for Victims of Torture
    2017-18 Site Placement: Center for Victims of Torture
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Center for Victims of Torture


    Rachel Wong from Avondale Estates, Georgia
    2015-16 Site Placement: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus (Linwood)
    2016-17 Site Placement: Science Museum of Minnesota
    2017-18 Site Placement: Science Museum of Minnesota
    Read about her summer 2017 internship at HabitAware
    Rachel earned a Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship from the State Department to help fund her semester at Ewha Womans University in Seoul. Read her blog about her experience.> 
    2018-19 Site Placement:  Science Museum of Minnesota
    Recipient of the 2018 Servant-Leader Award
    Recipient of the 2019 Presidential Leadership Award for Outstanding Seniors, which recognizes seniors for their scholarship and outstanding contributions to the Macalester community throughout their college careers.
    Recipient of the 2019 Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship to Taiwan.

  • 2018

    AAlfordAshante Alford from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    2014-2015 Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2015-2016 Placement: Science Museum of Minnesota
    2016-2017 Placement: Science Museum of Minnesota
    2017-2018 Placement: Science Museum of Minnesota
    Ashante received the 2018 Frank and Mollie Prize for Civic Engagement. Read more here


    Shadowperson.gif Lynda Chao from Stockton, California
    2014-2015 Placement: Linwood Monroe
    2015-2016 Placement: Minnesota Literacy Council
    2016-2017 Placement: Minnesota Literacy Council
    2017-2018 Placement: Minnesota Literacy Council


    WEBLukeLeBlanc - Copy.pngLuke LeBlanc from Minneapolis, Minnesota
    2014-2015 Placement: Highland Park Middle School
    2015-2016 Placement: Highland Park Middle School
    2016-2017 Placement: Highland Park Middle School
    2017-2018 Placement: Highland Middle School


    Diana Luc from Honolulu, Hawaii
    2014-2015 Placement: Linwood Monroe
    2015-2016 Placement: Macalester DML-ESP Mentor
    2016-2017 Placement: Macalester DML – ESP Mentor
    2017-2018 Placement: Macalester DML-ESP Mentor
    Diana received the 2018 Presidential Leadership Award for Outstanding Seniors.


    Shadowperson.gif Ayaan Natala from Saint Paul, Minnesota
    2014-2015 Placement: Linwood Monroe
    2015-2016 Placement: Ramsey Middle School AVID Program
    2016-2017 Placement: Macalester Department of Multicultural Lif
    2017-2018 Placement: Macalester DML
    Ayaan received a Davis Peace Project grant summer of 2018. Her project is titled, “We gonna’ be alright: Introducing Artrepreneurship to Formerly Incarcerated (Ujamaa) Men.” Read more here
    Ayaan also received the 2018 
    Presidential Leadership Award for Outstanding Seniors.


    Pham Tracy Pham from Bloomington, Minnesota
    2014-2015 Placement: Highland Park Middle School
    2015-2016 Placement:  Neighborhood House
    2016-2017 Placement: Neighborhood House
    2017-2018 Placement: Neighborhood House
    Tracy received the 2018 Richard B. Dierenfield Endowed Prize for Education in the Educational Studies Department


    ChesterfieldPolkey150.jpgChesterfield Polkey from Jacksonville, Florida
    2014-2015 Placement: Linwood Monroe
    2015-2016 Placement:  MN Children’s Museum
    2016-2017 Placement: MN Children’s Museum
    2017-2018 Placement: Neighborhood House


    GaoThor150.jpgGao Thor from Saint Paul, Minnesota
    2014-2015 Placement: Linwood Monroe
    2015-2016 Placement: Hmong American Partnership
    Recipient of the 2016 Outstanding Sophomore of Color Award
    2016-2017 Placement: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
    2017-2018 Placement: Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
    Gao was featured in a student life news article – https://www.macalester.edu/news/2018/03/day-in-the-life-of-gao/


    KevinXiongWEB.jpgKevin Xiong from Minneapolis, Minnesota
    2014-2015 Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2015-2016 Placement: Hmong American Partnership
    2016-2017 Placement: Macalester Community Engagement Center- College Access
    2017-2018 Placement: Macalester CEC College Access
    Kevin received a Live It Fund grant summer of 2017. His project aims to help first-generation college students by engaging their parents on the college admission process. Details on Entrepreneurship webpage
    Kevin was also awarded a Phillips scholarship for his project summer 2017 project “College Success through the Parents of First-Generation College Students of Color.”
    Kevin won the 2018 Global Citizenship Student Award (read about the award here)
    Kevin also received the 2018 American Studies Award for Creativity and Social Responsibility, in addition to the 2018 Mary Whitcomb Fahlgren Endowed Prize in Educational Studies.

  • 2017

    Xing GaoXing Gao from Claremont, California
    2013-2014 Placement: EXPO Elementary
    2014-2015 Placement: Family Tree Clinic
    2015-2016 Placement: Family Tree Clinic
    2016-2017 Placement: Family Tree Clinic


    Brandon Hinrichs from Hayward, Wisconsin
    2013-2014 Placement: Ramsey Middle School
    2014-2015 Placement: Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center
    2015-2016 Placement: Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center
    2016-2017 Placement: Fred Wells Tennis and Education Center
    Brandon received Presidents’ Student leadership Award from Minnesota Campus Compact


    Milliecia LacyMilliecia Lacy from Minneapolis, Minnesota
    2013-2014 Placement: EXPO Elementary
    2014-2015 Placement: American Red Cross
    Selected as a 2015 Frank Karel Fellow – read here
    2015-2016 Placement: American Red Cross
    2016-2017 Placement: Minnesota Department of Health


    Vivian Liu from San Francisco, California
    2013-2014 Placement: Highland Park Middle School
    2014-2015 Placement: Macalester Department of Multicultural Life
    2015-2016 Placement: Macalester Department of Multicultural Life
    2016-2017 Placement: Macalester Department of Multicultural Life


    Gozong LorGozong Lor from Saint Paul, Minnesota
    2013-2014 Placement: Ramsey Middle School & Central
    2014-2015 Placement: PCs for People
    2015-2016 Placement: PCs for People
    2016-2017 Placement: SPSS Flipside


    Cristian Lozada Cristian Lozada from Northfield, Minnesota
    2013-2014 Placement: Ramsey Middle School & Adams
    2014-2015 Placement: YouthCare
    2015-2016 Placement: YouthCare
    2016-2017 Placement: YouthCare


    Stephanie Martinez from Locust Grove, Virginia
    2013-2014 Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2014-2015 Placement: Immigrant Law Center
    2015-2016 Placement: Immigrant Law Center
    2016-2017 Placement: Immigrant Law Center


    Aramis MendezAramis Mendez from Kansas City, Missouri
    2013-2014 Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2014-2015 Placement: Advocates for Human Rights
    Named 2015 Newman Civic Fellow read here
    2015-2016 Placement: Advocates for Human Rights
    2016-2017 Placement: Advocates for Human Rights


    Ngan NguyenNgan Nguyen from Bloomington, Minnesota
    2013-2014 Placement: Highland Park Middle School
    2014-2015 Placement: Breakthrough Twin Cities
    2015-2016 Placement: Breakthrough Twin Cities
    2016-2017 Placement: Breakthrough Twin Cities


    Aonga ShalitaAonga Shalita from Saint Paul, Minnesota
    2013-2014 Placement: Highland Park Middle School
    2014-2015 Placement: Athletes Committed to Educating Students
    2015-2016 Placement:  American Red Cross
    2016-2017 Placement: American Red Cross


    Jessica Timerman from Stevens Point, Wisconsin
    2013-2014 Placement: Ramsey Middle School & Adams
    2014-2015 Placement: Urban Roots
    2015-2016 Placement: Urban Roots
    2016-2017 Placement: Urban Roots


    Carolyn TranCarolyn Tran from Seattle, Washington
    2013-2014 Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2014-2015 Placement: Family Tree Clinic
    2015-2016 Placement: Family Tree Clinic
    2016-2017 Placement: Family Tree Clinic

  • 2016

    Dilreet Dhaliwal from Central Valley, California
    2012-2013 Placement: Highland Park Middle School
    2013-2014 Placement: Project for Pride in Living
    2014-2015 Placement: Center for Victims of Torture
    2015-2016 Placement: Center for Victims of Torture


    Samuel DotenSamuel Doten  from Forest Lake, Minnesota
    2012-2013 Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2013-2014 Placement: Minnesota Women’s Consortium
    2014-2015 Placement: Minnesota Women’s Consortium
    2015-2016 Placement: Minnesota Women’s Consortium
    View Sam’s Summer of Service poster


    Luciano GuzmanLuciano Guzman from St. Paul, Minnesota
    2012-2013 Placement: Ramsey Junior School
    2013-2014 Placement: Macalester CEC, Issue Based Organizer
    2014-2015 Placement: Macalester CEC, Issue Based Organizer
    2015-2016 Placement: Macalester CEC, Issue Based Organizer


    Ngoc NguyenNgoc Nguyen from Brookyln Park, Minnesota
    2012-2013 Placement: Linwood & Monroe
    2013-2014 Placement: Minnesota Internship Center
    2014-2015 Placement: Minnesota Internship Charter School
    2015-2016 Placement: Minnesota Internship Charter School
    View Ngoc’s Summer of Service poster


    Megan Schermerhorn Megan Schermerhorn from Vancouver, Washington
    2012-2013 Placement: Expo Elementary
    2013-2014 Placement: MN Internship Charter School
    2014-2015 Placement: Minnesota Internship Charter School
    2015-2016 Placement: Minnesota Internship Charter School
    View Megan’s Summer of Service presentation


    Joshua Sosa

    Joshua Sosa from Chicago, Illinois
    2012-2013 Placement: Ramsey, Highland Park
    2013-2014 Placement: Students for Educational Reform
    2014-2015 Placement: Jean Lyle Children’s Center
    2015-2016 Placement: Jean Lyle Children’s Center
    Josh was featured on Macalester’s Website
    View Josh’s Summer of Service poster


    John Stark from Grinell, Iowa
    2012-2013 Placement: Linwood & Monroe
    2013-2014 Placement: Macalester CEC, Arts Based Organizer
    2014-2015 Placement: Macalester CEC, Arts Organizer
    John was featured on Macalester’s Website
    2015-2016 Placement: Macalester CEC, Bonner Program Assistant
    View John’s Summer of Service poster


    Kalia Xiong Kalia Xiong  from Columbia Heights, Minnesota
    2012-2013 Placement: Expo Elementary
    2013-2014 Placement: YouthCARE – Volunteer Program Assistant
    2015-2016 Placement: Advocates for Human Rights


    Hawi Tilahune from Coon Rapids, Minnesota
    2012-2013 Placement: Linwood & Monroe
    2013-2014 Placement: American Red Cross
    2014-2015 Placement: American Red Cross
    Selected to serve as the 2015-16 Student Liaison to the Board of Trustees
    2015-2016 Placement: American Red Cross
    Recipient of the 2016 Global Citizenship Award
    Awarded Rangel Fellowship

  • 2015

    Anne Buron

    Anne Buron from Oakdale, Minnesota
    2011-2012 Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2012-2013 Placement: Neighborhood House
    2013-2014 Placement: Neighborhood House
    2014-2015 Placement: Neighborhood House


    Ariel Estrella from New York, New York
    2011-2012 Placement: Highland Middle School
    2012-2013 Placement: YouthCare
    2013-2014 Placement: Macalester Community Engagement Center, Bonner Program Assistant
    2014-2015 Placement: Macalester Community Engagement Center, Bonner Program Assistant


    Cody DailCody Dail from Charlotte Court House, Virginia
    2011-2012 Placement: Highland Middle School
    2012-2013 Placement: Minnesota Internship Charter School
    2013-2014 Placement: Minnesota Internship Charter School
    2014-2015 Placement: Minnesota Internship Charter School
    Check out Cody’s recent feature on the Macalester Website- read here


    Kenny Bello from Los Angeles, California
    2011-2012 Placement: Ramsey Junior High
    2012-2013 Placement: Hubbs Center
    2013-2014 Placement: Hubbs Center
    2014-2015 Placement: Hubbs Center


    Eura Chang from Rochester, Minnesota
    2011-2012 Placement: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
    2012-2013 Placement: Minnesota Literacy Council
    2013-2014 Placement: Minnesota Literacy Council
    In the Summer of 2014, Eura received a Bonner Community Fund award. Read her blog about the community garden she helped develop.
    2014-2015 Placement: Minnesota Literacy Council


    Issa AliIssa Ali from Minneapolis, Minnesota
    2011-2012 Placement: Ramsey Junior High
    2012-2013 Placement: American Red Cross
    2013-2014 Placement: Macalester Community Engagement Center, Health Issue Based Organizer
    Issa was higlighted in a Macalester news article. Read as he discusses colliding majors.
    2014-2015 Placement: Macalester Community Engagement Center, Health Issue Based Organizer


    Jungyeon (Joyce) KimJoyce Kim from Temple City, California
    2011-2012 Placement: Expo Elementary
    2012-2013 Placement: Immigrant Law Center
    2013-2014 Placement: Immigrant Law Center
    2014-2015 Placement: Immigrant Law Center


    Omar LealOmar Leal from San Jose, California
    2011-2012 Placement: Expo Elementary
    2012-2013 Placement: Casa de Esperanza
    2013-2014 Placement: Casa de Esperanza
    2014-2015 Placement: Casa de Esperanza


    Sophia Hansen-DaySophia Hansen-Day from Seattle, Washington
    2011-2012 Placement: Linwood Monroe Arts Plus
    2012-2013 Placement: Amicus
    2013-2014 Placement: Take Action MN – Justice 4 All


    Surya SridharSurya Sridhar from Bangalore, India
    2011-2012 Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2012-2013 Placement: YouthCARE
    2013-2014 Placement: YouthCARE
    2014-2015 Placement: Hubbs Center

  • 2014

    April Bethea from Palm Coast, Florida
    2010-2011 Placement: Ramsey Junior High
    2011-2012 Placement: In the Heart of the Beast
    2012-2013 Placement: African American Registry
    2013-2014 Placement: African American Registry


    Carlos Alejandro MartinezCarlos Alejandro Martinez from El Paso, Texas
    2010-2011 Placement: EXPO Elementary
    2011-2012 Placement: Patrick’s Cabaret
    2012-2013 Placement: Patrick’s Cabaret
    2013-2014 Placement: Patrick’s Cabaret


    Dinesh Rathakrishnan from Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Maylasia
    2010-2011 Placement: Linwood Monroe Arts+
    2011-2012 Placement: Minnesota AIDS Project
    2012-2013 Placement: Minnesota AIDS Project
    2013-2014 Placement: Minnesota AIDS Project
    “Bonner allows me to contribute to the Twin Cities community as well as the Macalester community. With Bonner, I’ve managed to break out of the Mac bubble and engage in the thriving urban communities of St. Paul and Minneapolis.”
    Dinesh received the 2014 Presidents’ Student Leadership Award from MN Campus Compact and the Presidential Leadership Award for Outstanding Seniors.


    Gabriella Gomez from Astoria, New York
    2010-2011 Placement: Highland Park Junior High
    2011-2012 Placement: La Conexion
    2012-2013 Placement: Navigate
    2013-2014 Placement: Navigate


    Jessica RamirezJessica Ramirez from Portland, Oregon
    2010-2011 Placement: Ramsey Junior High
    2011-2012 Placement: Family Tree Clinic
    2012-2013 Placement: Family Tree Clinic
    2013-2014 Placement: Family Tree Clinic


    Kathryn Ibur from St. Louis, Missouri
    2010-2011 Placement: Highland Park Junior High School
    2011-2012 Placement: YouthCARE
    2012-2013 Placement: YouthCARE
    2013-2014 Placement: Planned Parenthood
    “My favorite part of being a Bonner is that I have the opportunity to work and immerse myself in the Twin Cities community. Bonner is a great community–many of my closest friends are in Bonner.”


    Madeline StoneMadeline Stone from Saint Charles, Illinois
    2010-2011 Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2011-2012 Placement: Breakthrough Saint Paul
    2012-2013 Placement: Breakthrough Saint Paul
    2013-2014 Placement: Breakthrough Saint Paul
    “Through Bonner I’ve had an incredible opportunity to build a strong resume while working in the community, and sharing this experience with a caring, insightful group of peers.”

    “I’m most excited to share my senior year with my Bonner cohorts, both in my class and in other classes, and to have the opportunity to prepare for the world after undergrad with such passionate, motivated, different, caring people around me. “


    Nolberto ZubiaNolberto Zubia from Midland, Texas
    2010-2011 Placement: EXPO Elementary
    2011-2012 Placement: Advocates
    2012-2013 Placement: Advocates for Human Rights
    2013-2014 Placement: Advocates for Human Rights


    Sandy Rajkumar from New York, New York
    2010-2011 Placement: Linwood Elementary
    2011-2012 Placement: YouthCARE
    2012-2013 Placement: YouthCARE
    2013-2014 Placement: YouthCARE


    Steve Asencio from Los Angeles, California
    2010-2011 Placement: Highland Park Junior High
    2011-2012 Placement: Dodge Nature Center Preschool
    2012-2013 Placement: Dodge Nature Center Preschool/Centro
    2013-2014 Placement: Centro


    Wayne LeeWayne Lee from San Francisco, California
    2010-2011 Placement: Highland Park Junior High School
    2011-2012 Placement: Macalester’s Department of Multicultural Life
    2012-2013 Placement: Macalester’s Emerging Scholars Program
    2013-2014 Placement: Macalester’s Emerging Scholars Program
    “I’m looking forward to being a senior and coming to terms with the fact that my fourth year at Macalester has already arrived.”
    Wayne was given a Presidential Leadership Award for Outstanding Seniors.


    Zack AvreZack Avre from Sioux Falls, South Dakota
    2010-2011 Placement: Ramsey Junior High
    2011-2012 Placement: Union Park District Council
    2012-2013 Placement: Union Park District Council
    2013-2014 Placement: Project for Pride in Living
    “I love that Bonner provides me the opportunity to intersect my academic, vocational, and service interests and an intentional space to reflect on the role of community engagement in my life”
    Zack was named a 2013 Truman Scholar and given a Presidential Leadership Award for Outstanding Seniors.
    Zach won the 2014 Global Citizenship Student Award (read about the award here)

  • 2013

    Abass NoorAbas Noor from New Hope, Minnesota
    2009-2010 Placement: Open School
    2010-2011 Placement: Minnesota AIDS Project
    2011-2012 Placement: Minnesota AIDS Project
    2012-2013 Placement: Community Engagement Center, Public Policy Organizer
    Abas won the 2013 global citizenship student award (read about the award here) and spoke at 2013 commencement.


    Angela Butel from Kansas City, Missouri
    2009-2010 Placement: Open School
    2010-2011 Placement: Amicus
    2011-2012 Placement: Amicus
    2012-2013 Placement: Joint Religious Legislative Coalition
    “My favorite part about being a Bonner is the opportunity it has given me to work with several wonderful organizations in the Twin Cities area and to get to know inspiring people who are creating change in their communities!
    Read here about Angela’s experience while studying abroad in Cameroon.
    Angela was awarded the George Stanley Arthur Prize for Community Service. Read more here.


    Cailin Rogers from Kalispell, Montana
    2009-2010 Placement: Linwood Elementary
    2010-2011 Placement: AVID
    2011-2012 Placement: Women’s Consortium
    2012-2013 Placement: Women’s Consortium
    “Some of my very best friends are Bonners.”


    Daimon HardyDaimon Hardy from Atlanta, Georgia
    2009-2010 Placement: Horace Mann
    2010-2011 Placement: Ramsey Junior High
    2011-2012 Placement: Macalester’s Department of Multicultural Life
    2012-2013 Placement: Macalester’s Department of Multicultural Life


    Ellen NikodymEllen Nikodym from Saint Louis, Missouri
    2009-2010 Placement: Open School
    2010-2011 Placement: West 7th Community Center
    2011-2012 Placement: West 7th Community Center
    2012-2013 Placement: West 7th Community Center
    Ellen was awarded the George Stanley Arthur Prize for Community Service. Read more here.


    Emma BuechsEmma Buechs from Glendale, Wisconsin
    2009-2010 Placement: EXPO Elementary
    2010-2011 Placement: Heart of the Beast Puppet Theatre
    2011-2012 Placement: Heart of the Beast Puppet Theatre
    2012-2013 Placement: Heart of the Beast Puppet Theatre
    Emma’s summer of service project was highlighted by the Macalester Communications team. View the article.
    “I appreciate the opportunity to build strong, supportive, and deep relationships with students, staff, and community members I would otherwise never meet.”


    Jasmine Ball from Orland, California
    2009-2010 Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2010-2011 Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2011-2012 Placement: Horace Mann Elementary
    2012-2013 Placement: Community Engagement Center, College Access Organizer
    “Bonner is great because it allows me to become more involved in community as well as pursue my interests.”


    Magdalena Mora-ChavezMagdalena Mora-Chavez from Chicago, Illinois
    2009-2010 Placement: Linwood Elementary
    2010-2011 Placement: Minnesota Immigrant Freedom Network
    2011-2012 Placement: Minnesota Immigrant Freedom Network
    2012-2013 Placement: English Learning Center


    Maya Pisel from Juneau, Alaska
    2009-2010 Placement: Open School
    2010-2011 Placement: Amicus
    2011-2012 Placement: Amicus
    2012-2013 Placement: Amicus
    “My favorite part of Bonner is the organization where I work – Amicus.  I am so grateful to Bonner for connecting me with Amicus and paying me to work there.  At Amicus I learned to tell my story and I found a community I trust. My work at Amicus pointed me towards a course of study at Macalester and shapes my vision for my future and the future of my communities.”


    Michael Bolling Michael Bolling from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    2009-2010 Placement: EXPO Elementary
    2010-2011 Placement: Minnesota Internship Charter School
    2011-2012 Placement: Minnesota Internship Charter School
    2012-2013 Placement: Somali American Education Program
    Michael was awarded a Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship in Austria. View the article here.


    Nancy Rocha-Bueno from Waukegan, Illinois
    2009-2010 Placement: EXPO Elementary
    2010-2011 Placement: Centro
    2011-2012 Placement: Centro
    2012-2013 Placement: Centro
    “My favorite part about being a Bonner is the opportunity to work off-campus and make connections with a community that you might otherwise not be able to.”


    Rosie Glenn-Finer from San Francisco, California
    2009-2010 Placement: EXPO Elementary
    2010-2011 Placement: Community Engagement Center, Health and Wellness Organizer
    2011-2012 Placement: Community Engagement Center, Health and Wellness Organizer
    2012-2013 Placement: Community Engagement Center, Health and Wellness Organizer
    “My favorite part about being a Bonner is getting to know all of my fellow Bonner scholars and staff members, and the sense of community I feel as part of the program. Over the past three years, the Bonner program has provided a forum to really get to know the other group members, through Bonner families, meetings, and retreats, and by being a part of Bonner, I feel that I am a member of a tight knit community in which we all share this unique experience.”
    Rosie was awarded the Frank and Mollie Steudle Prize. Read more here.


    Suzanne Oh Suzanne Oh from Waukesha, Wisconsin
    2009-2010 Placement: Linwood Elementary
    2010-2011 Placement: Minnesota Children’s Museum and MN Literacy Council
    2011-2012 Placement: MN Literacy Council
    2012-2013 Placement: Community Engagement Center, Bonner Program Assistant
    “What do I like best about Bonner? The great people you get to meet and connect with as well as the place and space given to reflect and grow!”


    Tsesa Monaghan Tsesa Monaghan from Mankato, Minnesota
    2009-2010 Placement: Horace Mann
    2010-2011 Placement: Community Engagement Center, Youth and Tutoring Organizer
    2011-2012 Placement: Community Engagement Center, Youth and Tutoring Organizer
    2012-2013 Placement: Community Engagement Center, Bonner Program Assistant
    Tsesa was awarded a Foreign Language Teaching Assistantship in Austria. View the article here.

  • 2012

    diego Melo AscencioDiego Melo from Bogota, Colombia
    2008-2009 Placement: Linwood Elementary
    2009-2010 Placement: Neighborhood House
    2010-2011 Placement: Jane Addams School for Democracy
    2011-2012 Placement: Bonner Senior Intern
    Melo received a four-year Fulbright Foreign Student Program award to pursue graduate study in the United States.


    Michael ManansalaMichael Manansala from Rochester, Minnesota
    2008-2009 Placement: Ramsey Junior High
    2009-2010 Placement: AVID Mentoring
    2010-2011 Placement: AVID Mentoring
    2011-2012 Placement: AVID Mentoring


    Katie PurdhamKatie Purdham from Fridley, Minnesota
    2008-2009 Placement: Laura Jeffrey Academy
    2009-2010 Placement: Division of Indian Work
    2011-2012 Placement: Ronald Hubbs Center


    Nate Hart-AndersenNate Hart-Andersen from Minneapolis, Minnesota
    2008-2009 Placement: EXPO Elementary
    2009-2010 Placement: Linwood Monroe Arts+
    2010-2011 Placement: University United
    2011-2012 Placement: Ronald Hubbs Center


    Tan Do from Minneapolis, Minnesota
    2008-2009 Placement: Linwood Elementary
    2009-2010 Placement: Family Place
    2010-2011 Placement: Jeremiah Program
    2011-2012 Placement: Community Engagement Center, Bonner Senior Intern
    Tan was awarded the Frank and Mollie Steudle Prize. Read more about the prize here. Tan also won the 2012 Student Employee of the Year.