Jenks Leadership Program

Lynn Benali ‘26

Lynn is in the Carroll School of Management.

Jason Dominguez ‘27

Jason is currently studying Economics with a minor in Finance. He is from Raleigh, North Carolina, where he attended Henderson Collegiate High School. During high school, Jason was involved in track and cross country and founded a key club with a mission to ignite leaders to serve their community through community service instead of using it to build their resume. Jason is a member of the McNair Exploratory Program, BC Economics Association and is a QuestBridge Scholar on campus. During his free time, Jason likes to run, play the piano, travel, and spend time with friends and family. He looks forward to enhancing his leadership skills with workshops and community service through Jenks and is excited to be a part of a motivated group of leaders.

Gavin Evans '25

Gavin is studying Finance and Business Analytics in the Carroll School of Management at Boston College. He is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he attended the University School of Milwaukee. Outside of Jenks, Gavin is an involved member of the Student Business Consortium as well as the Student Conduct Board at Boston College. He is also a teaching assistant in the Business Analytics department. In his free time, he enjoys being outside. Some of his favorite outdoor activities are skiing and mountain biking. Gavin is extremely proud to serve his community as a member of the Jenks Leadership Program.

Andre Ferreira ‘26

Andre is currently studying Economics with a minor in Finance. He grew up in Lisbon, Portugal but now lives in Miami, Florida. Andre attended Palmer Trinity for high school, where he was the captain of the varsity soccer team. Andre led a service project throughout high school that provided food and living supplies for the homeless people in Miami and would regularly volunteer for homeless shelters. Andre loves to play soccer, workout, box, and play tennis in his free time. He believes that leadership and service are directly connected, and hopes to enhance his leadership skills and serve through Jenks. He is very grateful for the opportunity to be part of this driven group and looks forward to impacting his community. 

Natalie Garayeva ‘27

Natalie is in the Carrol School of Management with a concentration in Finance and a double major in Political Science. Natalie was born in Azerbaijan and grew up in the Chicago suburbs, attending Adlai E. Stevenson High School. Being passionate about service in her youth and her service as the Co-President of the nation's largest National Honor Society chapter, Natalie leaned into Boston College's values of Men and Women for Others when pursuing her higher education. At Boston College, Natalie is involved with Mock Trial, where she serves as the treasurer; Women in Business; and Scholars of Finance. Through the Jenks Leadership Program, Natalie hopes to further her experience serving others by working closely with teams and leading service projects. 

Curtis Idemudia ‘26

Curtis was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. He is double majoring in psychology and sociology and is interested in attending graduate school for clinical psychology. He attended the John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science in Roxbury, Massachusetts, where he found his passion for social justice and mental health counseling. While at Boston College, he was a principal investigator in the Community Advocacy and Research Engagement program, where he conducted an independent study investigating Black men's vision of success in the Greater Boston Area through interviewing, literature review, and collaborating with the community-based organization Bottom Line. Additionally, he volunteered in the Jamaica Magis Service Immersion Trip last year and interned at the Psychiatry Neuroimaging Laboratory as a research assistant this past summer. This year, he is a resident assistant in the Vandy/90 community and serves as a student leader in the Arrupe International Encounters Program. Curtis likes working out, listening to music, and engaging in meaningful conversations with friends. He aspires to strengthen his leadership skills in the Jenks Leadership Program and wants to make an impact on his community at BC and at home.

Casey Johnston ‘26

Casey was raised in London, England, and is a double major in Economics and Political Science at the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. Before coming to BC, she attended the American School in London, where she played varsity soccer, basketball, and softball. She also volunteered at her local soup kitchen and played softball for the Great Britain national team. At BC, she loves playing intramural sports, running for the Campus School, and volunteering at Boston Green Academy and Angell Animal Hospital. She loves playing sports with friends, spending time with family, and traveling in her free time. Jenks Leadership Program has allowed her to connect with diverse people who share common passions for service, leadership, and hope for a brighter future.

Laila Kiwanuka ’27

Laila is studying finance with an interest in accounting at the Carroll School of Management. She is from Indianapolis, IN, where she attended Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School. There, she found her love for sports management and promoting mental health while continuing her passions of volunteering and running track and field. Outside of Jenks, Laila is a BC Women's Basketball manager, a part of the FACES Council (BC's only anti-racist club), and a Career Bridge mentor. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, Zumba, cooking, and listening to music. Laila is excited to develop her leadership and personal skills to not only benefit her BC and local community but to think big and help on a larger scale.

Cami Kulbieda ‘27

Cami is pursuing degrees in elementary education and applied psychology and human development (with a concentration in policy, advocacy, and community change) at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development. Additionally, she has picked up a minor in General Business at the Carroll School of Management. Cami was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her dad, mom, and three younger sisters, and graduated from Oakland Catholic High School. There, she organized, recruited for, and led multiple service trips working with The Pittsburgh Project, a local organization that partnered with vulnerable homeowners in the Pittsburgh area. While at Boston College, Cami has served her community via many outlets, her favorite being as a UGBC Senate's Academic Affairs Committee senator. She loves to spend any spare moment surrounded by family and friends but also enjoys going on walks, journaling, and reading. Cami is thrilled to be a part of the Jenks Leadership Program to continue to pursue her passion for servant leadership.

Brianna Liu ‘27

Brianna is studying Honors Chemistry. She is from Woburn, Massachusetts, and she developed her leadership skills and commitment to community service at Woburn Memorial High School. There, she was an active participant in various extracurricular activities, including serving as captain of the women’s tennis team, treasurer for the Class of 2023, vice president of the academic Tanner Tutors program, vice president of Leo's Club, co-founder of the Badminton Club, and captain of the Science Team. At Boston College, Brianna continues to engage in the community as the secretary of Club Badminton, a board member of the BAIC, an Outdoor Club representative, and a member of the Chinese Student Association. She enjoys running, hiking, baking, and spending time with family and friends in her spare time. Brianna is also involved in research with the Hoveyda Research Group, focusing on drug discovery synthesis. She is honored to be part of the Jenks Leadership Program. She looks forward to enhancing her leadership skills while collaborating with other aspiring leaders to make a positive impact at Boston College.

Cristina Marban ‘27

Cristina is pursuing an International Studies and Economics degree at the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. She is from San Diego, California, and attended La Jolla Country Day School. In high school, Cristina was the Founder and President of the Peer Counselor Program, served as the Vice President of the Madrigals Ensemble, and was involved in Model United Nations. Additionally, she was inducted into the Cum Laude and Tri-M Honors Societies. At BC, Cristina is involved in 4Boston, University Chorale, and the Student Admissions Program, along with Jenk's. In her free time, Cristina loves to explore Boston, visit history museums, and sing karaoke with friends. 

Dan Nguyen ‘27

Dan is from Dorchester, Massachusetts. He attended the John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science. During his four years in high school, Dan participated in several enrichment programs that fostered his commitment to serving marginalized communities. He served as the captain of his tennis team, ambassador for Thrive Scholars, and interned for the Vietnamese American Initiative for Development and the Food Project. Dan is concentrating in Finance and Accounting at the Carroll School of Management. In addition to Jenks, Dan is involved in the Fulton Leadership Society and the Southeast Asian Culture Club. In his free time, Dan enjoys watching the Celtics prevail, watching mukbangs, and wearing shorts. Dan looks forward to developing personally and professionally, simultaneously making a tangible impact. 

Christine Onyia ‘27

Christine is studying biology in the Morrissey College of Arts and College.

Angelina Orduña ‘25

Angelina hails from East Setauket, NY, and is currently pursuing a degree in Communications at the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences, with a minor in Managing For Social Impact through the Carroll School of Management. On a pre-law trajectory, she's set to intern for Blackstone’s Legal and Compliance team this summer. Angelina joined the Jenks Class of 2025 in her Junior year after transferring to BC as a sophomore. She continues to pursue her passions for people, culture, and service through her advocacy work for veterans and immigrants. Outside of her commitments, Angelina enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and working out. Angelina is extremely grateful to be a part of the Jenks Leadership Program and looks forward to further developing her leadership skills.

Pratham Patel ‘27

Pratham is pursuing a double major in Neuroscience and Philosophy on the Pre-med Track at the Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences. He was raised in Plymouth Meeting, PA. He attended La Salle College High School, where he was involved in wrestling and badminton, leading the robotics team as an engineer and Vice President of Public Relations, holding positions at many levels in Student government, etc. Pratham lives by the phrase, “Be impacted or go forth to be the impact,” continuing to gain a deeper understanding of leadership and social civility at BC as a member of leadership programs such as ELP, Stride, and Jenks. He puts these teachings into action, serving the BC community and the public as a volunteer of BC BIGS and APPA, the treasurer for the BC Mixed Asians Student Association (MASA), and the Public Health Club. Pratham enjoys playing badminton, hiking, watching volleyball, and exploring Boston in his free time. Pratham is prepared to take the leadership skills gained from Jenks into his personal life and career to enrich meaningful interactions with the people around him. 

Veronica Pierce ‘27

Veronica is studying International Studies with a concentration in Ethics and Social Justice. She was born in Washington, D.C., but has been raised for the past 19 years in Nashville, Tennessee, with her mom and dad, Boston College alums, and two siblings. Veronica attended The Harpeth Hall School from 7th grade to senior year and, during that time, developed a passion for advocating for women's reproductive health and menstrual rights. She founded Period Power, an organization that distributes tampons, pads, and other sanitary items in bags to nonprofits around Tennessee. Alongside Veronica's advocacy work, she was part of the choir, dance company, and student body government at Harpeth Hall. At BC, apart from the Jenks Leadership Program, she is involved in the University Chorale, BC's independent student-run newspaper, The Heights, the PULSE program, the Student Admissions Program, and Waaw Waaw Sabar, BC's African drumming ensemble. Veronica also presents her work with Period Power each semester to the Intro to Feminisms class BC offers and hopes to continue her advocacy work in Boston neighborhoods. In her spare time, Veronica loves spending time with friends, doing Zumba classes, talking with her family on the phone, and going into Boston on the weekends. She is excited to continue her love for serving others with the Jenks Leadership Program and hopes to gain useful skills for future leadership opportunities. 

Ella Ramchand ‘27

Ella is pursuing a double major in Art History (with a concentration in Museum Studies) and Economics and a minor in Management and Leadership. She is from Northern Virginia, outside DC, and went to the National Cathedral School. In high school, Ella had leadership roles in the yearbook, school newspaper, and varsity indoor climbing team. She also conducted an independent research project on cultural property repatriation, which inspired her interest in art history and museum studies. At BC, Ella is involved in various clubs and is excited to be the Managing Editor of the Sub Turri yearbook next year. Outside of school, she enjoys exploring Boston, traveling, reading, rock climbing, and spending time with friends.

Jonah Renz ‘27

Jonah is from Milton, Massachusetts, a suburb about 30 minutes south of Boston. He attended Milton Academy where he spent time playing sports (particularly basketball) and providing acts of service in the Milton and greater Boston community. At Boston College, he is dual-concentrating in Accounting and Business Analytics with a minor in Managing for Social Impact. Jonah has continued his passion for sports and service and is often found playing basketball in the campus rec center, running around the res, and volunteering at various on-campus clubs and events.  

Emma Rooney ’27

Emma Rooney is on the pre-dental track at the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. Emma grew up in Mahopac, NY, and attended Mahopac High School, where she was involved in the science research program and competed on the field hockey and track and field teams. At Boston College, Emma is involved in 4Boston, where she tutors students at Boston Children's Hospital. Additionally, she is involved in the Appalachian Volunteers program and the Pre-Dental Society. Emma enjoys spending time with family, running, traveling, and exploring Boston with friends. Emma is extremely grateful to be part of the Jenks Leadership Program. She looks forward to creating meaningful connections and being able to utilize the skillsets gained through Jenks in the field of dentistry. 

Allison Sen ’27

Allison (Allie) Senn is a double major in MCAS for Political Science and Environmental Studies with a concentration in Justice and Policy. Besides Jenks, she is also involved in the Bellarmine Law Society and Eco-Pledge Activism. Outside of school, she also enjoys hiking, movies, and volunteering.

Lennox Silvestro-Dias ’27

Lennox is in the Carroll School of Management.

Brett Stievater ’25

Brett is studying International Studies at the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. 

Connor Toronto ’27

Connor is in the Carroll School of Management.

Sahaj Vaghasia ’27

Sahaj is pursuing a dual Finance and Business Analytics concentration at the Carroll School of Management. He grew up in Norwood, NJ, and attended Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan. Throughout high school, Sahaj was involved in varsity soccer, an Eagle Scout, and the founder of a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, United Orphans. In college, Sahaj has continued to expand his interests by being an analyst in the Investment Club and being a member of the South Asian Student Association, Scholars of Finance, and Start@Shea. Outside of academics and extracurricular involvement, Sahaj enjoys go-kart racing, watching soccer and Formula 1, traveling, and hanging out with friends and family. Sahaj is extremely grateful to be a part of the Jenks Leadership Program and looks forward to furthering his development of leadership skills.