This summer, we welcomed five fellows across New York to make a difference in Brooklyn for ten weeks. Below is further information on who they are and their passions.

Dianna Levans is a first-generation St. John’s University student exploring double majoring in Public Administration and Public Service. She loves going out in the city and discovering small food businesses. As a community leader, she aims to continue her civic engagement and advocacy work.

Gabriela Martinez is a first-generation, first-year student at NYU studying Psychology with a Public Policy minor who aspires to become a lawyer. She is a Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar at NYU engaged with social justice advocacy across NYC. Growing up in Brooklyn with her immigrant Mexican family fueled her interest in education equality, youth, and low-income communities of color. As a fellow, she looks forward to continuing advocating for these communities this summer and beyond.

Jolina Jimenez, a rising sophomore and Morrill Distinction Scholar at Ohio State University, is on course to complete a dual-degree program on the pre-law track in Sociology and Public Affairs with a minor in nonprofit management. She is passionate about advancing support and opportunities for youth in historically disadvantaged communities and intends to utilize community engagement and criminal justice reform to pursue her mission.

Pauline Gordula is a rising junior majoring in political science at the University of Rochester. She was born and raised in Quezon City, Philippines, and moved to Queens at 15. She is passionate about immigration rights and reform and hopes to become an immigration lawyer one day.

Yasmine Ganemtore is a rising junior at Baruch College, double majoring in Political Science and English. She is passionate about civic leadership and ensuring equitable access to opportunities for immigrants. She aspires to become an immigration lawyer.

Registration for the 2024 Run/Walk for Hope on Saturday, April 27 at 9 am is now open. Last year was a historic year for turnout and we hope that this year will be as well. You will have the option of participating in a 5k or 10k. Register here.

We are pleased to announce our five Hope Reichbach Fund fellows. Each year we pick five New York-raised college students to continue Hope Reichbach’s legacy through civic leadership and community organizing.

Our fellows receive a paid 10-month fellowship with placements at Brooklyn-based organizations.

Austin Okoase, a sophomore at the University of Rochester and a first-generation student, will join forces with VOCAL-NYC this summer to make a difference.

Mame Niang, a Senegalese immigrant and criminal justice major at John Jay College, will make a difference at Brooklyn Defender Services.

Nagieliss Belliard, who is majoring in youth and social innovation at the University of Virginia, will join Red Hook Community Justice Center this summer.

Rosemary Oleh, a philosophy major at New York University, is headed to El Puente this summer.

Sharona Nagamuthu, a sophomore at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service and first-generation college student, will spend the summer working at Alternatives to Incarceration.

Our 10th Annual Run for Hope on April 22 was a success! Thank you to our sponsors, supporters, and everyone who ran or walked the 5K/10K.

We look forward to seeing you next year!