Civic Engagement Ambassadors
The 2025-2026 Civic Engagement Ambassadors
Shaniah Taylor
Year: Sophomore
Major: Games and Interactive Media, Studio Art
Why the Civic Leadership Program?
“I want to get more involved in the GC community and get more people excited to be a part of our community. I think that this program is the perfect place for me to do just that.”
What are you most excited about with the Civic Leadership Program?
“I am very excited to be planning workshops and events with my fellow civic engagement ambassadors!”
Payton Bell
Year: Sophomore
Major: Health Science, Psychology
Why the Civic Leadership Program?
“I wanted to be part of this program because I wanted to be more involved on campus. I think this would be a great opportunity for me to experience different community programs and really find where my passion lies for civic engagement.”
What are you most excited about with the Civic Leadership Program?
“I am looking forward to creating my civic project during the Spring semester. I am hoping that because of my project, more GC students will become civically engaged. It will be very satisfying to see the GC community benefit from all of my work towards this program.”
Arthur Colon
Year: Sophomore
Major: Graphic Design
Why the Civic Leadership Program?
“I wanted to strengthen my networking skills while making a positive impact in my community.”
Xypher Pino
Year: Senior
Co-Head of the Civic Leadership Program, Founder
Why the Civic Leadership Program?
“Being involved on campus the last couple of years has changed my life perspective, and I wished to give other students the same opportunity to make strong and positive impact. Our world today needs people that are involved and dedicated, and we need to empower those that have an innate interest in helping others. The Civic Leadership Program does just that, and is the best way for a GC student to learn more about themselves while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.”
