2024-2025 Athena Fellows
2024-2025 Athena Fellows
The Fall 2024 Fellows cohort consisted of nine students from diverse majors and class years. The fall Athena Fellows community of practice took place from September 6 to December 6.
The Fellows Program is a semester-long community of practice for changemakers seeking to tackle challenges alongside their peers and with the support of the Athena team, our unparalleled community, and faculty advisors. Fellows met every Friday for training, peer-to-peer feedback, and mentorship, as well as independent work time. They examined their challenge from multiple perspectives, analyzed and built on existing efforts, and identified and seized opportunities for meaningful action. The work Fellows do is self-directed; the approach they take is creative, collaborative, and conscious of impact, both on others and ourselves.

Alice Bai '26 | History
I will tackle the issue of ethical and inclusive public education in the humanities within museum spaces by challenging discriminatory and biased exhibit designs in museums across New York City.

Sekna Bazzi '27 | History & Economics
I will address the disparity of political education in low-income Hispanic immigrant communities.

Emma Burris '26 | Psychology
Inspired by the desire to enhance quality of life and improve access to vital resources, my project aims to create a comprehensive database of New York City resources for individuals in urgent need. This database will provide essential information to support those facing challenges such as homelessness, food insecurity, immigration issues, sexual violence, and more.

Alexia Dias '26 | Economics
I strive to increase multilingualism in the United States by reforming language education programs in schools.

Anushka Khetawat '26 | Economics
I want to improve financial literacy among international students, specifically focusing on managing finances in the US.

Daniela Kroul '27 | Political Economics
I will address the issue of women, particularly those from marginalized minorities, being dismissed in the medical field, leading to misdiagnoses, inadequate treatment, and systemic malpractice that perpetuates sexism and racism.

Isabelle RingswaldEgan '26 | Anthropology
I will explore the mental disconnect between the virtual world and its material consequences, focusing on AI's environmental impact, such as water usage by processors and server farms.

Aseel Sharawneh '25 | Economics & Middle Eastern Studies
I will tackle the impact of consumerism on family structure.

Megan Yang '25 | Urban Studies & Architecture
I will focus on collaborating with BIPOC farmers and the dining hall committee to establish contracts that empower these farmers.