Reanna Williams
Graduate Fellowship Recipient, 2021
Reanna Williams, from Anderson, IN, received a BA in Psychology from Northwestern in 2015, and a BS in Nursing from Marian University in 2017. After completing her degrees, she worked for several years as a registered nurse (first with pediatric stem cell transplant patients, 2 then in a pediatric ICU) before enrolling in the Physician Assistant Master’s Program in the Feinberg School of Medicine. She quickly distinguished herself in that program, becoming class president. In this leadership role, she has been a champion for diversity, implementing a new Diversity Chair in the physician assistant student organization, creating opportunities to learn about PA Black history during Black History Month, and recruiting the National Society of Black Physician Assistants to speak at Northwestern. She is committed to mentorship as well, working to build relationships with Chicago Public Schools to educate high school students about her profession, and spearheading a program for physician assistant students to connect with undergraduate students interested in healthcare careers. Reanna will complete her Master’s degree in Medical Science degree in May 2022.
Rocio Mendez-Rozo
Graduate Fellowship Recipient, 2021
Rocio Mendez-Rozo, earned her BA in English and Latino/a Studies from Northwestern in 2017. She was selected to address her fellow graduates at commencement that year, capping a distinguished undergraduate career. Rocio was selected as a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow, pursuing research exploring the roots of salsa and poetry in Nuyorican neighborhoods. Her work was recognized with the Best Senior Thesis Award by the Latino/a Studies Program. Rocio was one of two students selected to participate in the Weinberg College curricular review, and she was active in orientation programs for new students. She served on the New Student and Family Programs Board of Directors and oversaw staff training and curriculum development for 200+ student orientation leaders. Since graduation she has worked as a bilingual copywriter, and has volunteered as a translator at The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights. Her experience at Northwestern has inspired her to pursue a Master’s degree in Higher Education, where she plans to explore educational policy and access to improve the experience of underrepresented students.
David Meza
STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2021
David Meza (McC ‘23), from Doral, Fla., has double majors in industrial engineering and economics. He hopes to use his education to work in the business arena. He has family living in Venezuela who lack sufficient medicine, food and other basics; he would like to help his many relatives there. Some of David’s many academic and athletic honors include the Hispanic Heritage Youth Award, National AP Scholar, and Top Scorer in the American Association of Physics Teachers’ Physics Bowl
Hajra Malik
STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2021
Hajra Malik, McC ‘24, from Huntington Station, NY, is majoring in materials science and engineering. She lived in the ancient city of Lahore, Pakistan, and became interested in preservation of art and artifacts. Her goal is to gain knowledge in the techniques that study, modify and preserve materials that make up a city’s art and archeology. Hajra is a Harvard Mittal Institute’s Seeds for Change grant recipient. She is also a Murphy scholar and received honors from McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Irena Petryk
STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2021
Irena Petryk, WCAS ‘24, is from Morton Grove, Ill., studying economics and international studies. She works as a volunteer at Expanding Lives, a nonprofit that promotes women’s education in West Africa. Irena hopes to create an economic solution that bridges educational and economic inequities for girls. She has been on Northwestern’s Dean’s List every quarter, was honored with a math/science award from the Society of Women Engineers, and achieved the DAR Good Citizen Award for her work at Expanding Lives. She is also a National Merit Scholar and an AP Scholar with Distinction.
Kelly Bates
STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2021
Kelly Bates, WCAS ’22, from Orange, Calif., is majoring in neuroscience. Her goal is to attend medical school and become a pediatrician. She joined the Adolescent Development and Preventive Treatment Lab at Northwestern, which focuses on early signs of psychosis in children and teens. She has been on Northwestern Dean’s List every Quarter. In high school, Kelly was a Science Laureate, the highest achievement for students in all AP science courses.
Milina Miulli
STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2021
Milina Miulli, WCAS ’24, from Park Ridge, Ill., is majoring in neuroscience and global health studies, with a minor in Italian. She has been on the Dean’s List every quarter at Northwestern and plays the flute in both the Marching Band and Concert Band. She is an undergraduate research assistant at Northwestern’s Rad Lab and secretary of the Catholic Student Association. In high school Milina won the Arion Award for Woodwinds, was a member of a select orchestra (the Midwest Young Artists Conservatory School), and received the Central Suburban League Scholar award for running both varsity cross country and track and field. Her future plans include attending medical school and becoming a pediatric neurologist.
Ingrid Cheung
STEM Scholarship Recipient, 2021
Ingrid Cheung, McC ’22, from Cleveland, Ohio, is a double major in biomedical engineering and Asian languages and culture. One of her goals is to conduct research in South Korea in the biomaterials area after receiving her PhD. Ingrid is a Questbridge National College Math Scholar and has participated in the Summer Excel Program for incoming first-year scholars in the field of engineering. She also studied the Korean language at the Ewha Womans University in Seoul with the Undergraduate Language Grant and a grant from the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for study abroad.
Emily Harriott
Senior Woman's Award for Volunteer Service Recipient, 2019
