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Civic Engagement Ambassadors

Shaniah Taylor

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.”

Payton Bell

Payton Bell

Co-Head of the Civic Leadership Program

Year: Junior

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.”

Ashlie Linker

Year: Freshman

Major: Exercise Science

Why the Civic Leadership Program?

“I wanted to be more involved on campus and give back to my community. I feel that this program allows me to make an impact on the community, grow as a person, and strengthen my critical thinking skills. I am also really excited to meet new people and make new friends!”

Kaylyn Pageot

Year: Freshman

Major: Business and Administration

Why the Civic Leadership Program?

“I am very excited to learn more about the GC community and how to host events that help out those that are in need.”

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.”

Dr. Josh Fitzgerald, Greensboro College class of 2019

“I loved the GC Honors program and Greensboro College. I felt safe and a sense of genuine belonging at the college. I worked closely with my thesis advisor and professors who helped inspire me to define my path and passion of interest. That path has led me to complete my doctoral studies in Engineering Mechanics.”

- Dr. Josh Fitzgerald, Class of ’19, Mathematics Major

Dr. Josh Fitzgerald earned his master's from Virginia Tech University (studied astrodynamics) as well as earning an Engineering Mechanics Ph.D. He joined the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX as an Advanced Mission Design Engineer, optimizing trajectories for the Artemis II and III missions to return humans to the moon.