What’s the Scoop?
Take a Look at What Our Members are Up To
Olivia Podber
Class of 2022 will member Olivia Podber used her internship at CVS Health subsidiary, Aetna, to support Medicaid patients. Upon graduation, she plans on joining CVS leadership development program to continue to make a difference in the healthcare field. Read more about Olivia's healthcare advocacy below!
Kexin Li
Kexin Li, 2021 will alumna and former president, has been a tireless advocate for survivors of sexual violence at both UR and her home country, China. She has used her passion for both visual arts and activism to create viral statements about sexual violence, despite the censorship she sometimes faced. Read more about Kexin's advocacy for survivors of sexual misconduct below!
Elena Durazo
Class of 2025 will member, Elena Durazo, helped to organize the Take Back oUR Night march as a response to the college's handling of sexual assault cases. Over 100 students attended the march wearing red to show their solidarity with survivors of sexual misconduct. Read more about Elena's advocacy and the Take Back oUR Night march below!
Anna Marston
Class of 2022 will member Anna Marston has conducted research on the psychology behind addiction stigmatization, particularly how beliefs about people being able to control their addiction affect the way other people view them. These views then have a significant impact on policies related to addiction. Anna has presented her research at the Society of Personal and Social Psychology Convention. Read more about Anna's research below!
Amal Ali
Class of 2025 will member Amal Ali is the managing editor for UR's first social justice magazine, Counterculture. Counterculture covers a variety of topics, including student activism, prison reform, Islamophobia, and racial disparities in Richmond. Read more about Counterculture magazine below!
Lauren Oligino
Class of 2024 will member and current president, Lauren Oligino created the Spider Safe Walks program after hearing student concerns about walking alone at night. Through the Spider Safe Walks app, students are able to request a walking buddy who will walk with them to their desired location at night. Read more about Spider Safe Walks below!