Alumni

Tomika Anderson-Smith loves technology, nonprofit organizations, and solving big problems. She is a passionate professional who has served the nonprofit sector for over 14 years and the tech industry in various roles for the past six years. A two-time National Service alum through AmeriCorps, Tomika deeply loves and is devoted to philanthropy and service.  Tomika holds a BS from William Jewell College, a master’s in public administration/ management from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and is a certified product manager. Outside of work, she plays and watches a lot of soccer, is a classically trained pianist, has a thing for film scores, and loves getting to know different nonprofit organizations by volunteering throughout the San Francisco community.

I am entering my fourth year at the University of Oregon Clark Honors College in Eugene, Oregon! I am double majoring in dance and planning, public policy, and management with a minor in nonprofit administration. I work for the City of Eugene Cultural Services department, where I am a program assistant and get help with event planning and communication. I love traveling and volunteering whenever I can! In my free time, I love hiking, reading, surfing, choreographing, spending time with my cat, and baking.

Alyssa lives in Brooklyn, NY, and works on the Development team in March For Our Lives, a youth-led movement dedicated to promoting civic engagement, education, and direct action by youth to eliminate the epidemic of gun violence. Prior to this, she was the Director of Fundraising and Grantmaking at a philanthropic consulting company. When Alyssa’s not working, you will most likely find her taking long walks through NYC’s parks with her 2-year-old rescue dog, Hudson, or searching for a great cup of cold brew. She graduated cum laude from New York University (NYU) with a B.A. in Public Policy.

Connor (he/him) is currently living in Calgary, Alberta where he is completing an undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of Calgary. Alongside his education, he is currently pursuing a research project under the supervision of Dr. Veronica Bruno that focuses on animal models for Parkinson’s disease and their ability to reflect the pain phenotype observed in human patients. Outside of school and research, Connor plays hockey for the Calgary Inclusive Hockey Association and enjoys outdoor sports like hiking and skiing. Additionally, he enjoys photography and was excited to have a recent project displayed in the “New Lenses: Diversity in STEM Gallery” last year.

Beth Ann lives in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, and is a proud parent of a brilliant 20-year-old son who’s making his mark at Hampden-Sydney College. Beth is a dedicated Compliance Advisor specializing in Branch Inspections at Lincoln Investment, ensuring financial integrity and regulatory compliance. Beyond the office, you’ll find her exploring Savannah’s charming streets, savoring its cuisine and life’s simple pleasures.

My name is Martina, and I am currently in my final year as an undergraduate studying Neuroscience at the University of Calgary. After graduation, I hope to pursue graduate studies to continue researching child brain development. I enjoy reading, working out, and spending time with friends and family in my free time.

Brooklyn, NY, Senior Product Designer

Madison Fitzgerald is finishing a Ph.D. in Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Michigan. When she’s not busy being a graduate student, you can find her crafting or spending quality time with her cat, Tycho.