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2011 Fellows

Andrea Thomas

Andrea is planning a career in public service for which she has a global experiential background, studying in Quebec and in Senegal. She is active in many campus organizations including Cornell’s Recreational Fencing Team. Andrea is from Detroit, MI.

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Andrea Thomas

Elizabeth Spivak

Elizabeth is especially interested in women’s rights and women in the workforce; she is active in the ILR Women’s Caucus and related campus organizations. She is also a member of the Cornell University Chorale. Elizabeth is from Vestal, NY. 

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Elizabeth Spivak

Lauren Schwarzenholzer

Lauren is interested in government, law and policy, both global and local. She loves adventure and sports, including playing and coaching lacrosse. Lauren is from East Aurora, NY.

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Lauren Schwarzenholzer

John Parker

John is interested in globalization, social inequity and organizational behavior. He has studied in Ireland, worked as a carpenter and as a wilderness camp counselor. John is from Brooklyn, NY.

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John Parker

Alyssa Murrett

Alyssa is interested in public policy, law and public administration. The recipient of numerous leadership awards, she is also a member of Cornell Women’s Club Ice Hockey Team. Alyssa is from Buffalo, NY.

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Alyssa Murrett

Elizabeth Li

Liz is exploring a variety of career interests, especially those related to human resources. She is fluent in Chinese and has a strong record of seeking out community service opportunities. Liz is from Doylestown, PA.

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Elizabeth Li

Sahil Jain

Sahil is interested broadly in human rights and applied economics. He is conversational in Hindi and enjoys philosophy and music. Born in Buffalo, Sahil is from Batavia, NY. 

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Sahil Jain

David Huang

David has wide academic interests and is considering a legal career. He is a member of the Cornell Glee Club. David grew up in Taiwan, is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, and is now from Davis, CA.

David Huang
David Huang

Abhishek Gupta

Abhi is interested in applying his international experiences to conflict resolution and human resource management. Before coming to ILR, he studied fashion in NYC. Abhi is from India. 

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Abhishek Gupta

Susanne Donovan

Susanne is interested in public policy and human and labor rights. She is active in Cornell Organization for Labor Action and Students Against Sweatshops. Susanne is from Aurora, NY.

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Susanne Donovan

Daniel Cooper

Dan is interested in entrepreneurship and leadership. A youth lacrosse coach, he is active in a variety of community services. Dan is from Amherst, NY.

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Daniel Cooper

Jeffrey Baker

Jeff is interested in business development and public policy. He is active in his community and enjoys sports and working with children. Jeff is from Orchard Park, NY. 

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Jeffrey Baker

Derya Akbaba

Derya is interested in international and domestic grassroots community development. Fluent in Turkish, she also enjoys photography. She is from Westford, MA.

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Derya Akbaba