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Bonner Student Profiles

Read about our network of Bonner Students and Alums and what they are doing in the world.

Aakash Shah ’10 Ursinus CollegeHonored 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.

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 CollegeKristi is committed to making communities more inclusive. It’s what she did at Guilford, and it’s what she’s doing in Washington.

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 CollegeEconomics major gathering data, crunching numbers, and making the case for public investment in hunger relief and conflict resolution around the world.

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 RichmondBonner Scholar espouses political engagement as key to a healthy democratic society.

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.

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 childr…

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