ODK Sophomore Leader of the Year
2023 AWARD RECIPIENT
JAHNAVI R. KIRKIRE
Jahnavi (she/her/hers) is pursuing a dual degree in Government & Politics – International Relations and Public Policy, minoring in History and Law & Society. A student leader in BridgeUMD, SGA, and the Honors College, Jahnavi hopes to attend law school and eventually work for the State Department.
2023 AWARD FINALISTS
REESE ARTERO
Reese is a Criminology and Strategic Communications in Policy and Law double major from Guam. This Banneker/Key Scholar and Federal Fellow serves as the SGA’s Undergraduate Studies Representative and Coordinator of Recruitment & Retention. She is involved in the UMPD Student Advisory Board, among other change-enacting organizations on campus.
BRYANT A. RIVERA CORTEZ
Bryant is a Middle School Math & Science Education major and Disability Studies minor from Rockville, Maryland. This first generation student serves as a Senator in the College of Education Senate, as an Honors Ambassador for the Design, Cultures, & Creativity living learning program, and a circus performer for the Gymkana Troupe.