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Tallahassee, Florida, 32304
United States

Chrisopher Uejio

Professor

Dr. Uejio is an Associate Professor of Geography at FSU. He works with public health departments to adapt to climate change.

Herneshia Dukes

Educator

Herneshia Dukes is a lifelong educator and is currently the Head of Schools of KIPP Miami. Prior to joining KIPP Miami, Herneshia served as the principal of KIPP Leadership Academy in New Orleans. Under her leadership, KIPP Leadership received a letter grade of an “A” for student growth four years in a row. In addition to school leadership, Herneshia works as an education consultant where she coaches and develops current school leaders from across the country. Herneshia is a proud graduate of Florida State University and in 2015 received FSU’s prestigious Ruebin D. Askew Award. She currently serves as the President of the Young Alumni Network, assisting the Alumni Association with developing strategic initiatives to engage recent graduates.

Hilla Sharon

Student

Hila Sharon-David (Ph.D.) is a lifestyle enhancement expert. Her research focuses on the role of healthy lifestyle habits in improving mental health and well-being. She also explores how mind-body techniques like exercise and meditative breathing influence our gene expression. Through her work, Hila aspires to promote the benefits of the mind-body connection and improve public health. In her free time, Hila enjoys writing, yoga, surfing, and exercise regularly.

Jack Fox Keen

Student

I am a non-binary, Latinx, neurodiverse STEM student researching the intersection between neuroscience, mathematics, and technology. I have spent the last year researching the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide and machine learning applications for meta-analysis. I am an intern with NewSci Labs, Director of Research for the Office of Governmental Affairs, Founder of the Fellowship of Computational Scientists, and outgoing Chair of the Student Leadership Council for the College of Arts and Sciences.

Melissa Carcamo

Student

Melissa Carcamo defines present-day machismo, or masculinity, and reflects on its societal impacts on men through her research and personal experiences as a Hispanic person. By identifying what attributes “create a man” she is able to break down how masculinity hurts people, but most importantly how it robs men of living a loving and fulfilling life. Only by creating a new idea of masculinity can we all move toward living our best life. Melissa is a first-generation Nicaraguan American student at Florida State majoring in Women’s Studies with a minor in Hispanic Marketing and Communications. She was recently awarded the College of Social Science and Public Policy’s Humanitarian of the Year. On campus, she currently holds the position of President of the Central American United Student Association (CAUSA). She is passionate about increasing opportunities for marginalized groups and protesting injustice on and off campus. Her goal is to encourage a new Feminist Masculinity.