The 2025-26 Arsht Presidential Diplomats

Rawasi Aljamal is a United World College (UWC) alumna who studied in India and is an international student from Libya. She majors in business management and data science and minors in communications. She serves as the president for GISA (Goucher International Students Association) and Arabic club, works as a campus photographer, and serves as an admissions ambassador. Rawasi enjoys organizing events, creating content, and fostering connections across cultures. She is exploring career paths that combine media, communication, and business, and helps support students who are learning Arabic. Rawasi has also participated in the micro-internship program as well as summer research.

Tadeo Asprella majors in business management and economics, with academic interests in finance, particularly mergers and acquisitions, and entrepreneurship. Tadeo recently completed an internship at Baltimore-Washington Financial Advisors. This fall, he will study abroad in Spain, further expanding his global perspective as he explores future opportunities in finance with the long-term goal of running his own business. Tadeo is co-captain of the Goucher men’s tennis team, which has won back-to-back Landmark Conference Championships. He also holds two on-campus jobs and plans to resume his internship in the spring.

Cadita Attipoe majors in biology and minors in public health. She currently serves as the director of communications and marketing in Goucher’s Student Government Association, works as a peer educator at CREI, and volunteers as a tutor at a local elementary school. Cadita has participated in a research internship with Mote Marine Laboratory and the Summer Health Professions Education Program, and she enjoys volunteering in her community. She plans to attend medical school and pursue a career that blends medicine, research, and public service. 

Azeezah Azeez majors in psychology and minors in legal studies. She plans to go to law school after graduation. She has volunteered for SET; served as the GISA president, an SGA senator, and a member of the heating and cooling committee; interned with Leaders Transforming Conflict LLC; and worked as a front desk receptionist at the Goucher Library. She is also an RA with Residential Life.

Celeste Bawara majors in psychology and French transnational studies and minors in philosophy and literary studies. With volunteering in her local community, tutoring for the Academic Center for Excellence and the Writing Center, participating in a research team on intersectional Black & LGB issues, and completing a marketing internship at IBM, Celeste is committed to continuing to explore the possibilities present in the field of psychology. She is also president of Craft Club and a member of the Goucher Women of Color Coalition and Black Student Union. Celeste is studying abroad this summer and fall semester. 

Shaun Chaney majors in political science and minors in international relations. He believes in the responsibility to stay informed and contribute to meaningful change in the United States and the world. Shaun has worked a variety of jobs and discovered a passion for international affairs and cross-cultural communication. These experiences have inspired him to pursue a career as a diplomat to help strengthen global relationships. On campus, he hosts events for the Nomad Student Organization and Student Engagement Team.

Shaïline Culioli majors in international relations and peace studies and minors in philosophy. She has always been eager to travel and discover new cultures. To understand the world is to understand the people inhabiting it. Coming from Corsica, moving to Thailand for high school, and now studying in the United States made her wish to help people understand each other better. An internship at the French Embassy in Tunisia confirmed her wish to work in diplomacy. She is excited to be the president of the Model UN Goucher club this year and to be a member of the swim team. 

Stephanie Del Pozo majors in computer science and minors in biological sciences. After she completed the BridgeUP: STEM program in high school, she found an interest in computational biology. She has worked in Dr. Garaycochea’s lab at Goucher, obtained research experience, and presented at the Landmark Conference. She is a LAUNCH scholar and became a LAUNCH mentor this year. Additionally, Stephanie has worked as an RA, a Supplemental Instruction leader, and a QR Center tutor, and she studied abroad in Bali. 

Samantha Duran Segura plans to major in international relations and data science and minor in economics and legal studies. Before Goucher, she completed a technical degree in nursing and worked for a year as a nurse. She hopes to work in international development, combining diplomacy, health care, and social impact. Samantha interned in Taiwan on a project with the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Education. She won first place at the World Bank Youth Summit, where she presented solutions to global challenges, and interned with the community development nonprofit Propel. Samantha works as a student event assistant, an ESOL tutor, and a Goucher Guide.

Brooke Goodwin majors in business management and dance, with an arts management concentration. She is interested in advancing dance through arts administration. Brooke worked as an institutional support intern at American Ballet Theatre, supporting a $1.6 million fundraising goal and the summer 2025 season at the Metropolitan Opera House. She previously interned at NYC-based dance company BodyStories: Teresa Fellion Dance and was promoted to assistant company manager. On campus, she is an admissions ambassador supervisor and lead Goucher Guide. As a member of Goucher’s Dance Department, she mentors first-year students; performs in guest artist, faculty, and student choreography; and annually attends a regional American College Dance Association conference.

Elizabeth Hannaford majors in political science and professional and creative writing, with a concentration in professional writing. She recently interned with the Borgen Project, lobbying on behalf of people living in poverty. During breaks, Elizabeth works with special education students at a Connecticut elementary school. She is interested in working on Capitol Hill as a lobbyist or a foreign policy analyst. Last January, she studied abroad in Bali. She is also on the women’s soccer team, a women’s soccer representative for SAAC, and the chief of staff of the SGA. 

Lucille Hendricks majors in political science and minors in international relations and legal studies. While she has always had a strong interest in politics, her international interests grew while taking Goucher courses. Lucille interned with the Baltimore City Office of the Inspector General during the summer of 2024. She worked with special agents, assisted on memos and interviews, and largely produced their annual report. Lucille plans to attend law school upon graduation, aspiring to pursue a career in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 

Christian Houck majors in psychology and political science and minors in sociology. People fascinate Christian, so the study of them is something that he is passionate about pursuing. This summer, he had the pleasure of interning for Goucher alumnus Congressman Johnny Olszewski. In the future he looks forward to entering the realm of politics, hopefully with a focus on legislation regarding foreign affairs. He is often found swimming or doing work for the SGA.

Emma Howerton majors in dance and political science. She hopes to dance professionally and later attend law school to pursue a career as a contract entertainment lawyer, specializing in company contracts for dancers. This summer, she attended Earl Mosley’s Institute of the Arts summer intensive, where she performed in works by Sidra Bell, Ruddy Frias, and Meredith Rainey. She also taught daily dance classes at El Paso Ballet Theatre. Emma is a Goucher Guide, admissions ambassador, and captain of the 1021 Hip Hop Team.

Sakib Hussen majors in computer science and data science. A Dean’s Scholar with a passion for machine learning and deep learning, he is currently exploring medical imaging applications. Sakib plans to pursue a Ph.D. and wants to advance research in AI and health care. Sakib is conducting RNA sequencing research at the University of Maryland, applying computational and statistical methods to analyze large-scale gene expression data. He also developed an interactive course structure on the central dogma of molecular biology for C-MOOR using R programming. Sakib is president of the Muslim Students Association and an RA, fostering community and supporting student engagement. 

Lily L’Oiseau majors in environmental studies and engineering science and minors in studio art. They intend to pursue a master’s degree in environmental engineering. Lily works with Goucher’s Community-Based Learning Office as one of the student leaders managing Goucher’s community garden. Previously, Lily helped coordinate one of Goucher’s tutoring programs with a Baltimore County public school. For two summers, they participated in Goucher’s Summer Science Research Program, experiences that supported her environmental and engineering career goals. Lily was selected as one of the Newman Civic Fellows with Campus Compact in the 2024 cohort. 

Aether Luces is majoring in literary studies with a concentration in secondary education. They are also a part of the 4+1 program to complete a master of arts in teaching. Aether currently works as a career mentor at the Career Education Office on campus and is a Goucher Guide for the Fall 2025 first-year class. Aether plans to work at a public high school in Baltimore County teaching English literature. 

Madelynn Meyer majors in Spanish and political science and minors in studio art. This past semester she studied abroad in Sevilla, Spain, where she became immersed in Spanish culture. Over the summer, she interned with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, helping develop their annual bike rides. Outside of school, she will be a supplemental instructor for the Goucher Prison Education Partnership, traveling to a Maryland prison once a week to teach a class of Spanish students. 

Mahade Mishuk is majoring in data science and computer science, with a specific interest in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and their applications in solving real-world problems. This summer, he interned at Morgan Stanley as a summer analyst, where he gained hands-on experience in data analysis, financial modeling, and collaborative problem-solving within a fast-paced team environment. 

Christina Mlynarski has a love for horses, photography, and interior design. She did not want to be tied down to one path but wanted one that could allow her to explore all of them. This led her to choose a major in business management and a minor in equine veterinary science. She also had the opportunity to intern for an interior design company in Hoboken, NJ, called D&G Interior+ Design.

Nancy Nyadongo is majoring in engineering science. Although she has chosen her major, Nancy also wants to pursue a mechanical engineering degree. In winter 2024, she interned at the VPI firm, contributing to the organization’s digital transformation initiatives. She learned how technology can change organizational systems and improve communication within the organization. Outside of academics, Nancy competes in track and plays violin in the Goucher College Orchestra. 

Keeli Satterfield is majoring in international relations and French. She has always had an interest in international relations, and she further deepened her interest while studying aboard in France. During her study abroad, she interned at a research center that specifically looked into European studies and aided in research around the European Union. Keeli wishes to pursue a career in international relations, specifically one that has to do with financial agencies. 

Isa Schenk majors in economics and data science and minors in business management. Isa has been interested in numbers from a young age and has enjoyed helping her siblings with their finances. Before starting her junior year abroad at the University of Oxford, she had an accounting internship at Teva Pharmaceuticals in Haarlem, Netherlands. The summer after her year abroad she had a job as a paralegal at HVK Stevens in Amsterdam, and she wants to pursue a career in finance with an emphasis on mathematics. Isa also plays on the golf and field hockey teams. 

Abdul Siam has academic interests in the intersection of technology and business, with majors in computer science and data science and a minor in business management. Abdul interned at Maryland Public Television as an information technology intern in summer 2023 and completed undergraduate research at Goucher in summer 2024. He is considering careers in data analysis, IT management, and business intelligence. 

Sierra-Nicole Stokes majors in sociology, minors in public health with a concentration in health and medicine, and is working toward a certificate in computer science and technology. She is interested in using data analysis and technology in global public health and epidemiology, and to address social issues, especially within Black communities. Sierra interned with Baltimore Corps, receiving a citation from the governor, and took part in the American Heart Association Scholars Program. She also revamped the volunteer program for the Community-Based Learning Office, studied abroad in Milan, and is the event coordinator for the Goucher Black Student Union executive board. 

Alyssa Taylor-Axtell majors in psychology and international relations; she enjoys learning about how the human mind works, what drives human behaviors, and how that can be applied with an international lens. She has participated as a student worker and intern for Alumnae/i Weekend, and she has attended the Eastern Psychological Association conference, where she presented child development research with her team and mentor Dr. Choe. She would like to learn more about international psychology as well as embassy work. 

E’Layia Weems majors in integrative art studies and minors in visual & material culture. E’Layia has always had an interest in the arts because it brings joy to her and others. She has a particular interest in community-engaged work and leadership. As a LAUNCH mentor and a student leader in CREI, she enjoys mentoring new students and providing the kind of love and care she received as a new student. E’Layia loves people, whether it’s lending a helping hand or creating a safe space. She is studying abroad this fall semester.