2023 SOPHOMORE LEADER OF THE YEAR 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.
SOPHOMORE LEADER OF THE YEAR 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.