Bonner Student Profiles
Read about our network of Bonner Students and Alums and what they are doing in the world.
Aakash Shah ’10 Ursinus College
Honored in 2016 by the White House as a “Champion of Change” for the work of my nonprofit, Be Jersey Strong, which helps New Jersey residents understand and access their health-care options.
Kristi Matthews ’06 Guilford College
Kristi is committed to making communities more inclusive. It’s what she did at Guilford, and it’s what she’s doing in Washington.
Ancito Etienne ’17 Lynchburg College
Economics major gathering data, crunching numbers, and making the case for public investment in hunger relief and conflict resolution around the world.
Brenden Carol '17 University of Richmond
Bonner Scholar espouses political engagement as key to a healthy democratic society.
Xzavier Killings '16 Davidson College
Bonner Scholar doesn't settle for anything less than his best effort, and he constantly strives to contribute more to the Davidson community.
Florencia Abelenda '10 Stetson University
While a junior at Stetson, Abelenda stood up to an entire city council because her months of research and interviews with agricultural workers in Pierson, Fla., showed a desperate need for their children to have a safe and positive after-school activity.
Bonner Alumni Profiles
There are around 15,000 alumni of the Bonner Program to-date. Each year, hundreds more leave a legacy of service through their impact across the country and abroad. When Bonners enter the workforce they bring their values with them. The mission of Bonner has no expiration date and no restriction by work sector. Each alumni has a unique story and insight into life after graduation from a Bonner Program.
Click here to read the alumni profiles based on interviews conducted with the Bonners listed below. Profiles are listed by earliest to latest class year, and then alphabetical by last name.
Bonner Recognitions
