Morgan is the daughter of Jami and Will Anderson from Ashtabula, Ohio. She is a Sociology major with concentrations in Crime, Law, and Justice, and Forensic Behavioral Studies. She has minors in Leadership Development, Professional Writing, and Law and Society. After graduation, Morgan plans to stay in Cleveland and work at the Cleveland Foundation, a nonprofit community foundation that serves residents in Lake, Geauga, and Cuyahoga counties, before attending law school.

Leadership: While at John Carroll, Morgan had the opportunity to serve in various leadership roles to better serve students and improve their overall campus experience. In 2024, she served as the Student Body President, where she set out to represent the needs of students, advocate for their safety, wellness, and interests, and foster a sense of belonging and engagement on campus. In this role, she served in various capacities including the Board of Directors, University Strategic Committees, Advocacy Committees, and representation in the Jesuit Student Government and Ohio Student Government Associations. Additionally, she served as the Senior Event Coordinator for the University Club, where she planned, facilitated, and executed all major student events such as Homecoming and Family Weekend, Streak the Center, the Welcome Back Concerts, and Streak Week. Morgan also served in a leadership role in her sorority, Chi Omega, as well as the Vice President of Carroll Crazies and a MELT Mentor with the CSDI office. Through these leadership experiences, Morgan remains committed to creating positive change, strengthening student connections, and enhancing campus life at John Carroll.

Commitment to Jesuit Values: Over the past four years, Morgan has found a deep personal commitment to Jesuit values which have guided her discernment process in leadership and service. Morgan served on the Mission Priority Examen Committee facilitated by the VP of Mission and Identity in 2024, aiding the university’s establishment of new mission priorities surrounding the long-term vision of John Carroll. Additionally, through the Sociology and Criminology department, she participated in the Inside-Out course where she worked on leadership development and reintegration strategies for incarcerated women in Cleveland. Morgan is also a Junior Core member and driver of JCU's Labre Project, a member of Alpha Sigma Nu Honor Society, a Manresa Retreat participant, and a Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Ashtabula. Through her immersion in the Jesuit experience, she has participated in faith-based initiatives that promote human dignity and social responsibility.

Academic Achievement: Morgan’s commitment to Academic Achievement is the core pillar of her character, and she has worked to demonstrate a steadfast commitment to academic excellence. She plans to attend law school, to better serve and represent the marginalized and mistreated. She is a member of the Leadership Scholars Program, Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology Honor Society), Order of Omega (Greek Honor Society), and Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honor Society). Additionally, she has been on the Dean’s List for seven consecutive semesters and has received the 2024 Robert B. Carver Junior Achievement Award and the 2025 recipient of the John R. Carpenter Award for Academic Excellence. Through her academic and internship experience, she has developed strong research and writing skills, including nonprofit management and facilitation of the Leadership Development programs at the Cleveland Foundation.

Service to the University and/or Civic Community: Service to the community students have been defining parts of Morgan's time at John Carroll. To serve others, she has served as a Peer Success Advisor in the Academic Success Center mentoring first-year students on academic success strategies, and was a CSSA Service Liaison and has conducted weekly-service with Building Hope in the City, Milkovich Middle School, and International Newcomers Academy as an ESL Tutor. She has also been a JDOS Site Leader for the past two years and served as the Director of Philanthropy and Community Service for her sorority. Off campus, she is a volunteer at the Cleveland Kids Book Bank and the Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio, where she works on event planning, advocacy, and fundraising initiatives for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Leadership: Sydney has spent her 4 years on campus serving in a variety of leadership roles. Sydney serves on the Tour Guide Leadership Team as the Events Team Liaison Coordinator for the JCU admissions office. In this role, Sydney manages the Tour Guide staff and supports the admissions office in recruiting students through event planning and execution. Additionally, Sydney holds her membership in Kappa Alpha Theta sorority as pivotal to her JCU experience. Sydney has served as VP of Finance, VP of Membership, and President of Kappa Alpha Theta, and will serve on their advisory board following graduation. Here she leads and mentors the women of her sorority through academic, service, leadership, and personal development efforts. Furthermore, Sydney is a member of the Center for Service and Social Action Student Leadership Team, where she facilitates training for 60 student workers on peer leadership and social justice advocacy. Sydney also has held numerous roles in Student Government as the Chief of Staff, Class of 2025 Senator, and Parliamentarian. Sydney holds her greatest gratitude in her peer leadership opportunities, for developing the next generation of student leaders has been a highlight of her time at John Carroll. 

Commitment to Jesuit Values: John Carroll has developed Sydney’s “faith that does justice” and inspires to work for justice for others. A turning point for Sydney’s spiritual development  was her participation in the Appalachia Immersion with campus ministry, where she spent a week learning from those who live in the mountains of West Virginia. This experience inspired her to lead 3 more immersions during her tenure at JCU. She also grew to serve as Campus Ministry’s Immersion Intern for the 2024-2025 school year, where she played an active role in facilitating these experiences for her peers. Additionally, Sydney served as the Vice President of The Labre Project for 2 years where she served and advocated for those experiencing homelessness throughout the streets of Cleveland. In this role, she led her peers in empowering their houseless friends by living out Saint Benedict Joseph Labre’s prayer of “poor in the eyes of men and women, rich in the eyes of God” to promote the humanization of justice amongst marginalized communities. Sydney has also attended and led numerous retreats, such as Manresa and the week long silent retreat. Leading the Manresa Retreat, her junior year, influenced Sydney to become the Manresa Student Coordinator her senior year, where she got to lead her own team of retreat leaders in developing Ignatian spirituality within others. 

Academic Achievement: Sydney has valued her Jesuit education both inside and outside of the classroom. As a double major in Political Science and Integrated Marketing Communication and double minor in Leadership Development and Peace, Justice, and Human Rights, she has demonstrated her commitment to academic excellence and interdisciplinary studies. Sydney holds a passion for both creative marketing and advocacy against social injustice. Through her studies she has combined both these passions to become a well rounded woman for, and with, others. She continues to utilize these passions for learning outside the classroom, where Sydney has worked internships in justice advocacy and marketing at Neighborhood Connections, TravelCenters of America, The Cleveland Foundation, and Saint Martin De Porres High School. Sydney has made the dean's list during 6 of her 7 semesters at John Carroll.  In addition, she is a member of Lambda Phi Eta, the communications studies honor society, and Order of Omega, the fraternity and sorority life honor society. 

Service to the University and/or Civic Community: Sydney has aimed to give back to her JCU and Cleveland community through various activities. In addition to her leadership roles and internships at various non-profit organizations, every semester she has participated in weekly service with CSSA, supporting organizations like Boys Hope Girls Hope, The Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center, Boulevard Elementary School, and Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry. She is also a member of the Arrupe Scholars program, where she actively participates in social advocacy and justice education with her fellow students. Additionally, Sydney has given back to her university, during her time at Carroll, by serving as a member of the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference planning committee, a SWAT leader, and on the Admitted Students Celebration Day planning committee. Sydney received the 2023 Campion Service Award, from the Office of Mission and Identity, in recognition for her commitment to service. Sydney plans to continue to give back to her community after graduating by completing a year of service with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in Washington D.C.

Isidora is the daughter of Ilija and Jennifer Djukic, and is from North Royalton, OH. She is majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology with minors in Political Science and Chemistry, and is on the pre-medicine track. Upon graduating this May, Isidora will be completing a year of service with the Jesuit Volunteers Corps in Portland Maine, serving with the Preble Street Wellness Shelter, while applying to medical school. 

Leadership: Isidora has been involved in several student organizations and leadership positions throughout her time at John Carroll. Beginning her freshman year, she has served as a Class of 2025 Student Government Senator. She has served as the student representative for the Board of Directors both in the Academic Affairs and Marketing and Enrollment Committees. Isidora is a member of Chi Omega, where she served as the chapter’s model initiate in 2021, as well as the chapter Vice President. Isidora served as the Vice President of Recruitment during her time on the Panhellenic Council, organizing and overseeing sorority recruitment. During her time as Greek Week Co-Chair, she planned and led the 2024 Greek Week, and helped to fundraise for the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless. Isidora has also served as a retreat leader, leading the Manresa retreat twice throughout her time at John Carroll. Isidora serves on the CSSA Student Leadership Team and has led service groups at Lutheran Metropolitan Ministries, Zelie’s Home, Seeds of Literacy, YouthAbility, and the Northeast Reintegration Center. Isidora also serves as the Training and Development Coordinator for the Tour Guide Leadership Team in the Office of Admissions. In 2023, Isidora served as a co-chair of the National Jesuit Student Leadership Conference, planning and leading the conference composed of delegates across the Jesuit Universities. 

Commitment to Jesuit Values: The Jesuit principles and values have guided Isidora’s growth and development throughout her time as a JCU student. Growing up Serbian Orthodox, faith and spirituality have always been central in her life, and her experiences and involvement at JCU have helped further cultivate in her a passion for social justice, advocacy, and faith. Isidora has served on the CSSA Student Leadership Team for the past two years, expanding her experiences in service and advocacy, while also facilitating meaningful discussions and training sessions surrounding issues of social justice. Isidora served on the retreat team for Campus Ministry, leading the Manresa retreat where she guided others in understanding the principles of Ignatian Spirituality. Isidora also worked as a volunteer for the Northeast Reintegration Center’s Women’s Spirituality Group, where she facilitated a faith group with women currently incarcerated, combining the work of social justice and advocacy with faith and spirituality. Isidora joined a Carroll Faith Community to learn from others’ experiences with faith, and to deepen her relationship with her religion. 

Academic Achievement: Isidora prioritized her academics and commitment to education throughout her time at John Carroll. Isidora is a proud member of Beta Beta Beta, the biological honor society. Studying Cell and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, and Political Science, allowed Isidora to combine her interests and passions for science, medicine, public health, and governmental policies. She is passionate about understanding the healthcare system and policies in order to serve those who have been historically marginalized. Isidora currently serves as the Biotechnology Lab Assistant, working with Dr. Lissemore in assisting with the Biotechnology Lab work. She has also served as a General Chemistry Teaching Lab Assistant, guiding students through their first year in the general chemistry lab. Isidora was a CSSA Summer in the City Intern for Boys Hope Girls Hope, where she developed her research project surrounding holistic wellness. Isidora was selected to present her research findings at the 2023 IMPACT National Social Justice conference at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Inspired by her studies and research, Isidora has also spent time shadowing physicians and healthcare professionals at the Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth, and University Hospitals, observing and interacting with patients in the departments of cardiothoracic surgery, emergency medicine and trauma, ear/nose/throat surgery, and the cardiac intensive care unit. 

Service to the University and/or Civic Community: Involvement with the Cleveland community and the John Carroll community have been a central component of Isidora’s time at John Carroll. Isidora began her involvement with CSSA her freshman year, serving first in the internship program before working on the leadership team. She has participated in weekly service projects engaging with various community partners and organizations every week for 6 of her 8 semesters on campus. Through her involvement with CSSA, Isidora has come to know and understand the complex issues and challenges facing marginalized communities in Cleveland, but also has come to appreciate the beauty and experiences the city has to offer, which will allow her to become a physician who understands the needs of her patients. In what started as a weekly service project, the Northeast Reintegration Center Women’s Spirituality Group, became a central part of Isidora’s JCU experience. She learned the importance of having meaningful conversations, the value in having a supportive community, and the beauty in having a faith that does justice. Isidora extended these lessons to her role as a retreat leader for Campus Ministry by sharing her experiences with faith and spirituality and learning from others. Isidora represented the Class of 2025 and the student body in her role as a Student Government Senator, where she advocated for and supported issues surrounding interfaith initiatives, academic affairs, and student life. 

Leadership: Gia Hamed has been a driving force in student leadership at John Carroll University, using her voice to advocate for justice, equity, and inclusion. As the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) for Student Government for two years, she worked to expand access to period products in campus bathrooms, implement DEIB-related questions on course evaluations, assess protest, speech and travel policies on campus. She also organized two annual Unity Night events, a campus-wide event fostering inclusivity and community. Gia also founded and was the president of the Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapter at John Carroll, where she created spaces for dialogue, advocacy, and education, including a groundbreaking panel that brought together Jewish and Palestinian voices for a conversation on the Palestinian/Israeli issue. Gia has also been an active member of the Student Organization Budgeting Board for three years, and led an Immersion to El Salvador. Off campus she works with the Council on American Islamic Relations, a civil rights organization as their community outreach coordinator. 

Commitment to Jesuit Values: Guided by the Jesuit values of faith that does justice and solidarity with the marginalized, Gia has dedicated herself to advocacy, interfaith dialogue, and global engagement. She first traveled to El Salvador on a Campus Ministry immersion trip, where she learned about the intersection of faith, justice, and advocacy—an experience so impactful that she returned as a Student Coordinator this March, leading others through the same journey of learning and solidarity. Immersed in the stories of the Salvadoran people, the legacy of Archbishop Óscar Romero, and the martyrs who gave their lives for justice, she saw firsthand the resilience of those who refuse to be silenced by oppression. Now, Gia is working on her first documentary exploring the parallels between El Salvador and Palestine, connecting the shared struggles of occupied and oppressed communities resisting state violence, displacement, and imperialism. As a Muslim student, Gia has found a deep connection between her faith and the Jesuit mission, embracing John Carroll as a space where her commitment to justice and service could thrive. She has worked closely with Campus Ministry and Theology faculty and staff to foster interfaith dialogue and understanding whether by attending the Muslim-Jewish ‘Breaking Bread’ lunches, bringing students together to build relationships across faith traditions, or leading campus-wide conversations about Islamophobia, diversity, and intersectional justice.

Academic Achievement: A Political Science and Peace, Justice, and Human Rights (PJHR) double major and a minor in leadership with a 3.9 GPA, Gia has consistently demonstrated academic excellence and intellectual curiosity. She has been on the Dean’s List every semester since her freshman year and has engaged in rigorous research that bridges theory with practice. Gia presented her paper, “The Virtual Immersion Program: Linking Ohio, USA to El Salvador,” at the Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) Conference in Chicago, contributing to scholarly discussions on global engagement and social justice. Her research and coursework are deeply rooted in humanizing marginalized communities, whether through policy analysis, advocacy, or international human rights frameworks. Recognizing her dedication to justice and legal advocacy, Gia has been awarded a scholarship to attend Cleveland State University’s College of Law this fall, where she will continue her work at the intersection of civil rights, public policy, and international law. 

Service to the University and/or Civic Community: Gia’s commitment to service extends across campus, community, and global advocacy, making a tangible impact through fundraising, civic engagement, and education. One of her most notable contributions was organizing a fashion show at John Carroll University that raised over $10,000 for HEAL, a nonprofit providing medical aid and support to Palestinians in need. The event, which drew an audience of over 300 people, was not just a fundraiser but a cultural celebration and a call to action, bringing students together in solidarity for humanitarian efforts. Through her work at CAIR-Ohio, Gia has been a leader in increasing civic engagement, registering voters, and advocating for policies that protect civil rights. She has played a key role in organizing events that educate and empowering youth, equipping them with the tools to navigate advocacy, leadership, and civic participation. Additionally, for the past four years, she has served as an Arabic school teacher, teaching children how to read and write Arabic, understand the Qur’an, and develop their Islamic faith. 

Jenna is privileged to be the daughter of David and Michelle Kelly and is from Fairport, New York. She will graduate in May with a triple major in Sociology & Criminology, Peace, Justice, & Human Rights, and Gender, Sexuality, & Women's Studies. After graduation, Jenna will be doing a year of service with St. Joseph Workers Program, working with youth development at Homeboy Industries, in Los Angeles, California. With future aspirations to attend Case Western Reserve University for a Masters in Social Work.

Leadership: Jenna has served in multiple leadership roles throughout her journey at John Carroll. For two years she worked on the Orientation Team leading 16 different groups of 12 incoming students, towards successful first year experiences and two day orientation sessions. She continued her work with these students leading as a Navigator and SWAT leader. During this leadership role, she facilitated weekly classroom lessons regarding academic success and guided students through academic or personal challenges. Jenna has spent most of her time working to empower mental health resources on campus through her Peer Health Advocate role. As the lead of the Relational Health Group, Jenna has trained student workers to present and create programs addressing mental health struggles on campus. During programming and events Jenna has educated students on developing a proactive approach to helping themselves and others cope with their mental health. Jenna also created a “Beyond Measure” program, presented to student organizations, and a clothing exhibit displayed in the student center, focused on supporting college students' struggle with body image. Additionally, she served as a Work In Progress Campaign leader, using other peoples stories to destigmatize speaking up about mental health and encouraging other students to seek help when struggling. 

Commitment to Jesuit Values: The campus ministry department has been an influential part of Jenna’s spiritual journey and has helped guide her toward becoming a more hopeful, faith filled version of herself. Carroll Faith Communities have been an integral part of Jenna’s schedule throughout each semester. Giving her the chance to lead discussions and grow in her faith journey by reflecting on others experiences. Being involved with Adoration, Exalt , Murphy Mass, and the Chapel Ensemble has ensured a consistent commitment to the Jesuit values the campus ministry department has helped Jenna embody. An additional area Jenna has grown in her faith is through being involved in five retreats including Contemplation, the evening retreat, the silent retreat, and the Manresa retreat as both a participant and leader. During her experience as a leader on the Manresa retreat, Jenna gave a talk on “Faith that does Justice”. Discussing how service has impacted her relationship with God, and what it means to see the relationship between service and her faith. It was on the silent retreat that Jenna grew in her relationship with herself, understanding the values that will shape her future emphasis on social justice, and impact how she interacts with the world around her. 

Academic Achievement: Jenna has valued her unique educational experiences, and the faculty that have helped her succeed in her academic endeavors. Each semester she has earned Dean’s List and is anticipated to graduate with Magna Cum Laude. She had the privilege of being recognized as a member of Alpha Kappa Delta the International Sociology Honor Society. Additionally, the sociology department's priority towards research exploration, created an opportunity for Jenna to utilize the 2021 survey responses in the General Social Survey, to create a research project and paper. This study analyzed the impact relationship status has on long term life satisfaction, and was presented to professors within the sociology department. Jenna’s research led her to achieve a certification in the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, educating her on the importance of research methodology and regulations. Recently, Jenna was chosen to be a member of Richard Clark’s Inside- Out, Modern Social Issues, prison education and exchange program. This course met weekly at the Women’s Northeast Reintegration Center, bringing incarcerated women and John Carroll students together to read, write, and discuss vital issues of social justice. This collaboration resulted in real-world discussions and solutions, leaving students with a desire to make a difference. 

Service to the University and/or Civic Community: Jenna has worked hard to give back to the community and value everyone as a whole person. One of the main ways Jenna prioritizes service is in her role as a Liaison for CSSA. Since freshman year she has served a multitude of different populations at Boys Hope Girls Hope, Building Blocks, L’Arche, Youthability, Gesu, and Gearity. At each service site, she developed friendships with those she served, and guided students to engage in service, to later encourage reflection about different communities. Throughout her time with CSSA she received two above and beyond awards, which recognize students for their exceptional contribution to service and dedication to going above and beyond within their service sites. Jenna also volunteered with Best Buddies and was given a one-to-one friendship. She planned monthly visits, weekly facetime calls, and attended club programs to develop this relationship. She served with this organization to work towards ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of individuals with disabilities. Attending Labre, working as a leader for Jesuit Day of Service, and serving with Zelie’s home, a shelter for pregnant mothers, have also been integral steps in Jenna's understanding of the role service plays in social justice issues. These service opportunities have adapted Jenna's mindset to view every action and relationship as crucial, because everything we do to better the community and fight for social justice matters.

Celeste is the daughter of Christina & Craig Wellman and is from Middleburg Heights, OH. She majors in Exercise Science with a minor in Leadership Development. Upon graduation in May, Celeste hopes to continue her education at John Carroll to obtain her Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis. 

Leadership: During her time at John Carroll, Celeste has been grateful for her opportunity to serve in a variety of leadership positions. On campus, she served as the co-founder of the Women’s Club Soccer team, adding yet another club sport to our campus. Celeste has also served as a liaison for 7 out of the 8 semesters with the Center for Service-Learning and Social Action office while taking on the task of the Student Leadership Team her junior and senior years – allowing her to lead like-minded students towards making a greater impact in our Cleveland community through service and other community engagement efforts. Along with CSSA, she also took part working on the CORE team for the LABRE ministry, for the past two years, as well as working as the donations officer in her junior year. In addition Celeste served as a Navigator through the Center for Academic Success this past year, working with first years as they transition into their new journey at Carroll. In order to create, support, and promote community among students living on campus Celeste served as a resident assistant for both her junior and senior year. 

Commitment to Jesuit Values: Entering her first year, she joined a Carroll Faith Community, which enabled her to find God in others and learn the importance of spreading love while sharing experiences. She attended various retreats, and eventually led the Manresa retreat her junior year, witnessing what it truly means to lead a faith that does justice. Celeste attended the Northeast Ohio Coalition for Homeless (NEOCH) Immersion her junior year, which she took much away from. This experience altered the way she saw the world, and allowed her to educate herself and others on injustices happening within this community. Celeste later led the Cleveland Immersion, focused on various injustices: homelessness, food insecurities, and lack of education, learning that, to break the systemic chain, it is necessary to take small steps and ultimately advocate for those who have no voice. In addition, Celeste had a transformational experience on the Camino Ignaciano Immersion, in which she made the journey to follow the footsteps of Saint Ignatius, hiking 120 miles. Finally, she represented JCU at the ISN Ignatian Justice Summit, in Cleveland, the summer of 2023, which focused on learning practical tools for students at Jesuit Universities to act both on campus and in broader communities.

Academic Achievement: As a student, Celeste’s achievements included completing two research projects in conjunction with the CSSA Summer in the City Program and her Capstone for her Leadership minor. Through her CSSA Internship, she focused on the influence of new wellness and fitness programs on the social-emotional development of middle school scholars, at a non-profit community partner, Boys Hope Girls Hope (BHGH), who focuses on nurturing and guiding young individuals in need, to become well-educated, career ready, men and women for others. This research offered BHGH insight into their program and tips to improve their programming for their scholars. These findings were presented during CSSA’s Summer in the City Showcase. As part of her capstone requirement, she also completed research in her field of interest, looking at how leaders guide, in the field of Autism Therapies – which has inspired Celeste to pursue her education further within the field of Autism. Celeste also serves as a John Huntington Scholar on campus which supports students in STEM programs in Cleveland that propel the growth in our community, and she also is a Leadership Scholar as well. Lastly, Celeste was awarded the Dean’s List in the fall semester of her senior year.  

Service to the University and/or Civic Community: Throughout Celeste’s time as an undergrad at JCU, she had the opportunity to explore the idea of what it truly means to be a woman for others on and especially off campus. Celeste was fortunate to serve and build relationships with various service partners in the Cleveland Community such as: Medwish, the Cleveland Foodbank, various elementary schools for tutoring, L’Arche, YouthAbility, Carroll Reads, and Fatima. Along with these service opportunities, she also had the opportunity to attend countless Fridays, not just during the academic year. but all year round, building community throughout her involvement as a part of the LABRE ministry. This ministry allowed Celeste to spread awareness for the homeless population through service and prayer while building relationships with her homeless friends. Finally, Celeste had the opportunity to embark on the logistics team for Jesuit Day of Service the past two years, in which she focused on the behind-the-scenes logistics of the biggest day of service at JCU.