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
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Bridget Walter '24
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Lizbeth Lucero-Chavez '24
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Class of 2025
Mackenzie Wager '25
Email: m_wagner@ColoradoCollege.edu
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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
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Phoebe Frankel '25
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Helena Almaw '25
Email: h_almaw@ColoradoCollege.edu
Hometown: Denver, CO
Bio: Hello everyone! My name is Helena and I am from Denver, CO. I love poetry and dance and have spent some time in high school with community service with Jared Polis, my high school Student Voice Initiative, and with my church for people experiencing homelessness in downtown Denver. I’m excited to get more collaborative experiences through Bonner, and build connections with outside organizations on the topic of college and career readiness, and possibly health care access in Colorado Springs. A big part of my reason for joining Bonner is to emphasize the importance of community, and I can’t wait to see how I grow and learn with my fellow peers!
Evie Angevine '25
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Catherine Webber '25
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Ana Martin '25
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Hunter Markowich '25
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Class of 2026
Grace Nguyen '26
Email: g_nguyen@ColoradoCollege.edu
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Sophia Lisco '26
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Azaria Hampton '26
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Lucy Kramer '26
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Melissa Ramirez '26
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Noah Furuseth '26
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Alumni Fellows
Sunderland Baker
Chloe Brooks Kistler
Filip Carnogursky
Tamar Crump
Manuel Macedo
Star Goudriaan
Sierra Moore
Juniper Wolf
Nicole Chavarria
Jasmine Linder
Anna Sofia Vera
Julieta Lechini
Maddie Ross
Dylan Hall
Angelina Chen
Martrice Ellis
Isa Hussain
Heba Shiban
Samuel Vang
Reilly Williams