Sidra Siddiqui

Sidra Siddiqui studies Social Work with a concentration in Administration and Global Social Development at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. As a Graduate Assistant for SSS, she deepens her commitment to a human-centered policy...

Sandra Zupan

Sandra Zupan, Assistant Director at the University of Chicago College Center for Research and Fellowships, looks beyond monolithic labels and recognizes each student’s strengths, weaknesses and passions. She emphasizes the importance of carving individual stories with...

Brodwyn Fisher

Professor Brodwyn Fisher, Director of the Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Chicago, ventured into academia with a cynicism of its elitist culture. Reflecting on her journey as a first-generation and lower-income student, she shares her story of...

Cassidy Wade

Cassidy Wade, a Health Educator at University of Chicago Health Promotion and Wellness, emphasizes the importance of providing a respectful forum for individuals to share their experiences and identity. She defines her journey from a victim to a victor and strives to...

Sadia Sindhu

  Sadia Sindhu is the Executive Director of the Center for Effective Government at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. She highlights the importance of investing in people and creating environments that allow individuals to place their...

Anastasia Giannakidou

Professor Anastasia Giannakidou strives to create a sense of belonging for students and peers by championing multilingualism and auditory diversity and inclusion. A Professor of Linguistics and Director of the Center for Hellenic Studies at the University of Chicago,...