Portfolios

Nathan Martin is a Gap Year Fellow from Danbury, North Caroline where he attended Stokes Early College. He is an Eagle Scout of Troop 412, a volunteer Defense Attorney for the Stokes County Teen Court, and an English graduate of … Read more

Sydney Young, from Apex, North Carolina, is a 2025–2026 Bridge Year Fellow. She is double-majoring in Political Science and Spanish with a minor in Translation and Interpreting at UNC–Chapel Hill. On campus, Sydney serves as Co-Chair of APPLES Service-Learning Initiative … Read more

Oscar Rouse is from Burnsville, North Carolina, and graduated in May of 2025 from Mountain Heritage High School, where he played varsity soccer and tennis. Throughout high school, Oscar participated in a variety of service projects through his school’s Eco … Read more

Logan Kesner of Matthews, North Carolina, is a 2025-2026 Bridge-Year Fellow. He is double-majoring in Biology and Environmental Science with a concentration in ecology and natural resource conservation in the pursuit of a career in plant biology. Logan has spent … Read more

Allyson Horst is a sophomore from Naples, Florida, and a 2025-26 Bridge Fellow at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is double-majoring in Public Policy and Geography with a minor in Education. Her academic and research interests … Read more

Mica Cole is originally from Fairfield, Connecticut, but she recently graduated from North Buncombe High School in Weaverville, NC. At North Buncombe, she was involved in soccer, swim team, and tennis, as well as student council, Beta Club, and mentorship … Read more

Geneva Jones is from Charlotte, NC and recently graduated from the International Baccalaureate program at Myers Park High School in Charlotte, NC. At Myers Park, she served as President of the Philosophy Club and the LEARN Club, an organization focused … Read more

Maya Resnick was born and raised in Chicago IL. She recently graduated from the School of Inquiry and Life Sciences at Asheville (SILSA). During her time in high school, Maya was on the swim team, competed in culinary competitions, supported … Read more