Bonner Fellows
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Class of 2024
Denise Geronimo '24
Email: d_geronimo@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Major: International Political Economy
Bio: Hey, everyone! I'm Denise Geronimo, and I am from Memphis, Tennessee. I have lived in Memphis for all 18 years of my life, and I'm a biased, but it's the best city around. Both of my parents moved to Tennessee from the Philippines to pursue their careers, but neither of them decided to teach me their language (I'm only a little bitter.) Throughout high school, I participated in the worldwide organization Facing History and Ourselves as a facilitator and an ambassador, working with other students to promote conversations within our community about low-voter turnouts, gun violence, and youth incarcerations. I also engaged in community service through BRIDGES USA, a Memphis, youth-led organization, and volunteered at the Madonna Learning Center, a wonderful special needs school. I'm interested in studying International Relations, and my hobbies include biking, kickboxing, and unhealthy binge-watching. I'm so excited to join the Bonner Community!
Misbah Lakhani '24
Email:m_lakhani@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Bio: Hey y'all! My name is Misbah Lakhani. I am a sophomore at CC and interested in Sociology and Neuroscience at the moment. I'm from Houston, Texas, but born, raised, and native to Pakistan. Even during my time in Pakistan, my parents knew I had a special passion for medicine, taking care of my family members when they were sick and looking up home remedies at the little age of six. After moving, in high school I was introduced to medicine in a very hands on way. By training I am CPR, BLS and OSHA certified, have drawn people's blood, shadowed at the Memorial Herman Hospital in the Texas Medical Center for two years, and created a partnership between Shriners Hospital for Children and my high school. With all the knowledge I gained during my experiences, I was able to be a teen advisory board member for the University of Texas at Austin's Teen Clinic in the Texas Medical Center and with Unity, a consortium advocating for vaccines in the US. Personally, healthcare and medicine are basic human rights, and throughout my high school career, I've tried to use my position in order to make healthcare more accessible to the greater Houston community, especially teens, and hope to continue to do so during college!
Finn Mott '24
Email: f_mott@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Vail, CO
Major: Business, Economics, and Society
Bio: Finn Mott is a Sophomore at Colorado College. He is passionate about telling stories, creating positive social change, and discovering the power in adversity. He strives to one day open up his own nonprofit that helps youth overcome both their mental and physical struggles through various creative mediums. Finn is a published poet and is always looking for new ways to make a difference.
Anita Onyenagiri '24
Email: a_onyenagiri@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria
Bio: Hello! My name is Anita Onyenagiri and I am so honored to be joining you as a Bonner Fellow! Born in Lagos, Nigeria, I lived with my biological parents until I was 7. Because of that, I moved around a lot and have lived in about seven different homes in different states/countries. I speak five different languages and in my free time, I love to sing, cook/bake, read, volunteer, or watch something on Netflix. Many of the activities that I do stem from my struggles. They include volunteering at Discovery Place Science where I assist in guided inquiry discussions about current health-focused topics, a non-profit clinic called CareRing, tutoring, and singing with my church choir. Although I have participated in a lot of activities while in North Carolina, I am excited to further my experience through the Bonner Fellowship. I look forward to meeting you all!
Atquetzali Quiroz '24
Email: a_quiroz@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Saint Paul, MN
Bio: Piyali & Mabuhay! My name is Atquetzali Quiroz. I was born and raised in Saint Paul, Mni Sota (Minnesota), homeland of the Dakota and Ojibwe peoples. I am a co-founder of Kalpulli Yaocenoxtli, a traditional Mexica dance group. I co-teach danza, song, and philosophy classes with my family. I was a youth intern at Asian American Organizing Project as well as the Engagement Coordinator for Filipinx for Immigrant rights & Racial justice MN, organizations that emphasize the importance of civic engagement and social justice. As a youth organizer of Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center and co-founder of the International Indigenous Youth Council - Twin Cities Chapter; I am able to learn and practice my passion for uplifting youth voice; language revitalization; traditional women's wellness, preserving and protecting the waters and land. I am honored to be a Bonner Fellow and can't wait to learn/ get more involved with the community in Colorado Springs!
Karen Manzano Jaramill '24
Email: k_manzanojaramill@ColoradoCollege.edu
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Bridget Walter '24
Email: b_walter@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Natick, MA
Major: Education
Bio: I founded the Adelante program at Harrison High School for Spanish-speaking migrant adolescents to foster connectivity, advocacy, and mentorship. I am passionate about working with the youth migrant and refugee populations with my past experience working at the Lutheran Family Services Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Office as well as the main refugee office in Buenos Aires, Argentina last Spring semester. I look forward to continuing my community engagement work in the Peace Corps in Colombia next year.
Lizbeth Lucero-Chavez '24
Email: l_lucerochavez@ColoradoCollege.edu
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Class of 2025
Mackenzie Wager '25
Email: m_wagner@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Denver, CO
Major: Feminist and Gender Studies
Bio: Hi! My name is Mackenzie, and I’m from Denver, Colorado. I'm a big sister, cat person, and book and music fan. With a strong focus on social justice, I engage with the community in efforts surrounding refugee justice and housing equity. On Colorado College's campus, I am co-chair of Asian Student Union, co-chair of Colorado College Refugee Alliance, a tutor in the Writing Center, and the Student Director of the Bonner Fellowship. In addition to these responsibilities, I occasionally write for the Sounds of Colorado College blog and am about to embark on my IM innertube water polo journey!
Luke Ortiz-Grabe '25
Email: l_ortizgrabe@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Denver, CO
Bio: Hello! My name is Luke and I’m from Denver, Colorado and excited to be in Colorado Springs for college! Throughout high school, I dedicated my time to political, educational, and advocacy. I interned with the Interfaith Alliance of Colorado for three years, where I designed state-wide congregational GIS maps, testified against discriminatory bills at the State Capitol, and facilitated youth workshops around interfaith sensitivity. I was also the Co-Chair of the Colorado Youth Diversity Conference, where I designed and facilitated a space for youth across Colorado to come together and organize around creating change in their local communities. Besides being a Bonner fellow, I compete on the Speech and Debate team and play saxophone in the Concert Band. I hope to use my passion and experience to engage in communities across the Colorado Springs community!
Loza Tezera '25
Email: l_tezera@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Aurora, CO
Major: Neuroscience
Bio: Hello! My name is Loza and I'm originally from Ethiopia. I'm a neuroscience major here at Colorado College and I'm passionate about health and wellness and would love to go into the medical field one day! I enjoy pottery/ceramics, movies, soccer/tennis/basketball and spending time with family and friends. I'm honored to be a Bonner Fellow and have gotten the opportunity to work with Penrose Hospital and D11 schools for Neuro and Science outreach. I'm always interested in seeking out new engagement opportunities and I'm so excited to continue working and growing with the Bonner Fellowship to foster a deeper and more meaningful connection with my Colorado community!
Phoebe Frankel '25
Email: p_frankel@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Princeton, NJ
Major: Mathematical Economics
Bio: Hello! My name is Phoebe Frankel and I consider a variety of places to be home. I have lived in California, Texas and was living in Princeton, NJ before I started CC! Beyond the classroom, you’ll find me immersed in the great outdoors, whether it's the exhilarating rush of rollerblading or the serene beauty of skiing. I'm deeply passionate about environmental education, and my journey has led me to partner with Catamount Institute, a non-profit dedicated to inspiring K-12 students through nature exploration. There's nothing quite like witnessing the spark of excitement in young minds as they discover the wonders right outside their front doors. My experience in collaborating with the Colorado Springs community has been nothing short of extraordinary, and I am eagerly looking forward to continuing this meaningful engagement!
Helena Almaw '25
Email: h_almaw@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Denver, CO
Bio: Hello, my name is Helena Almaw, and I am a pre-med third year here at CC! I am a neuroscience major, molecular biology minor, and on campus I am co-founder/secretary of Caribbean-African Student Union (CASU), and co-chair of Minority Association of Pre-health Students (MAPS). I’m partnering with Columbia Elementary School on a volunteer program that is centered in trauma-informed care and the neurosequential model to support the students in their behavioral health and their academic involvement, working more with each students’ needs. I am really excited to see this project develop and continue to work with public health and the community! Aside from my Bonner work, I love to dance and write poetry when I have the time.
Evie Angevine '25
Email: e_angevine@ColoradoCollege.edu
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Catherine Webber '25
Email: c_webber@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Exeter, NH
Major: Biochemistry
Bio: I'm a junior working as Food Access intern with Food to Power through the Bonner Fellowship! Outside of Bonner I'm the director of CCEMS, Co-Chair of Honor Council, and a QRC tutor.
Ana Martin '25
Email: ab_martin@ColoradoCollege.edu
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Hunter Markowich '25
Email: h_markowich@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Palm Harbor, FL
Major: Mathematics
Bio: My name is Hunter and I am a mathematics major (with an intended focus in applied math and statistics). Currently, at CC, I'm a Bonner Fellow, but since starting in 2022, I have also been a QuestBridge Scholar and Bridge Scholar. My community organization that I partner with for Bonner is Daily Dose 719. Juelz Ramirez and I work together on multimedia and digital storytelling in the form of podcasts and vlogs done with other members of various groups of the community. My final Bonner Fellowship capstone for Daily Dose 719 will be my own contribution to the organization in the form of a short documentary-style vlog. Outside of Bonner and academics, I am involved with the United Math Club as a leader as well as a SCORE researcher with the Math and Computer Science Department.
Class of 2026
Grace Nguyen '26
Email: g_nguyen@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Denver, CO
Major: Neuroscience
Bio: Hi! I’m Grace and I’m a sophomore neuroscience major on the pre-health track. I’m also an El Pomar scholar and a Bonner Fellow. Community engagement is something I’ve invested a lot of my time into throughout my life, working in areas like domestic violence and victim advocacy, medicine and healthcare, or simple volunteer work. I see it as an important aspect of who I am. Currently, I’m on the Bonner Leadership team and a victim advocate at A Voces Unidas here in Colorado Springs.
Sophia Lisco '26
Email: s_lisco@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Littleton, CO
Major: Film and Media Studies
Bio: I am a Colorado native passionate about making change in my community. I've worked with organizations like Robbie's Hope, One Colorado, and Inside Out Youth Services to create content, fundraise, and problem solve. I get especially excited to combine my chosen academic areas of Film and Media and Feminist and Gender Studies to approach local issues that I am passionate about. On campus, beside being a Bonner Fellow, I play ultimate frisbee and write for campus publications.
Azaria Hampton '26
Email: a_hampton@ColoradoCollege.edu
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Lucy Kramer '26
Email: l_kramer@ColoradoCollege.edu
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Melissa Ramirez '26
Email: m_ramirez@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Film and Media Studies
Bio: CHi! My name is Melissa Ramirez and I’m a second-year Bonner! Beyond academics, I enjoy watching TV/films, reading novels, exploring scenic spots, practicing pilates, painting, and trying tasty new foods. Outside CC, I reside in Illinois with my parents, an older brother, and a lively bunch of pets. As a Mexican-American, I cherish my Hispanic culture and actively immerse myself in it—savoring diverse foods, participating in cultural festivities, and reveling in various music genres. Since starting my partnership with Food to Power, I have never been more excited to go to work! I love my coworkers, meeting new people, and creating new projects for them. Working with FTP has made it possible for me to interact with many people, especially those less fortunate, and it has been a very humbling experience. By providing food and support services, I can contribute to the dignity and well-being of marginalized groups which is the most important goal that I desire to fulfill. I can’t wait to see what my future holds as I continue working with Food to Power!
Noah Furuseth '26
Email: n_furuseth@ColoradoCollege.edu
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Jasmine Linder
Anna Sofia Vera
Julieta Lechini
Maddie Ross
Dylan Hall
Angelina Chen
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Isa Hussain
Heba Shiban
Samuel Vang
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