Roosevelt Network

Exciting student updates from one of our Forge fellows—congratulations on a summer of opportunity and learning, Andy! https://lnkd.in/g9J9v6Ch

Congratulations, Dillon, on beginning your Roosevelt in Washington fellowship at Greater Greater Washington! https://lnkd.in/gnwr8m3v

Exciting student update from one of our Roosevelt in Washington fellows who just began her corresponding internship with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT)! https://lnkd.in/gGd3Y6im

🚀 We kicked off our Roosevelt in Washington (RIW) fellowship with an incredible orientation weekend! Roosevelt Network staff and the 2024 RIW fellows gathered in Washington, DC where we explored the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and delved into the fellowship syllabus. From community norms to fun icebreakers, the camaraderie was instant. Our group debrief left many of us feeling thoughtful and reflective about our shared experience ahead. Learn more about the RIW fellowship: https://lnkd.in/gzQn827K

An inspiring reflection from Network student Inica Kotasthane, who just began her Roosevelt in Washington fellowship at the Institute for Women’s Policy Research: https://lnkd.in/gXPJfaZP

🎉 We are thrilled to welcome the newest cohort of Forge Fellows! 🎉 💡 Named in honor of Reese Neader, a former Network staff member and passionate advocate for civic innovation and progressive change, the Forge Fellowship is the entry point for students into the Roosevelt Network and empowers students to develop core policy, research, and leadership skills. Forge Fellows embark on a transformative six-month experience, gaining a deeper understanding of their role in the progressive movement and engaging in policy discussions that bring neoliberalism and its alternatives into focus. 👥 Fellows will also receive mentorship from the Roosevelt alumni community and a professional development curriculum. 👏 Congratulations to these 25 brilliant individuals! ▶️ Summit Sarkar (he/him), Amherst College ▶️ Claire Liu (she/her), Amherst College ▶️ Alexia Nastasia (she/her), Boston University ▶️ Noah Rossin (any pronouns), Bowdoin College ▶️ Isabella Davison (she/hre), College Of Idaho ▶️ Annie Miao (she/her), Cornell University ▶️ Katelin Wong (she/her), Cornell University ▶️ Mathew Robson (he/him), High Point University ▶️ Naomi "River" Roberts (they/them), Mississippi State University ▶️ Andy Zhang (he/him), University of Connecticut ▶️ Akshita Kannan (she/her), New York University ▶️ Evelyn Qiu (she/her), New York University ▶️ Terrence Olu Rouse (he/him), Rouse North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University ▶️ Anish Ganga (he/him), University of California, Berkeley ▶️ Rea Bardhi (she/her), University of Michigan ▶️ Tyren M. Boyd Jr. (he/him), University of Mississippi ▶️ Melanie Cabrero (she/her), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ▶️ Kayla Hynes (she/her), University of Oklahoma ▶️ Janaki Kapadia (she/they), Wellesley College ▶️ Luke Corless (he/him), Connecticut College ▶️ Mocorah Lewis (she/her), Howard University ▶️ Obinna Oramalu (he/him), Howard University ▶️ Aana Shenai (she/her), Loyola University Chicago ▶️ Breah Marie Flores Willy (she/her), University of Michigan ▶️ Colin Street (he/him), West Virginia University Learn more in the press release announcing this year’s Forge Fellow and Emerging Fellow 2024 cohorts👇 https://lnkd.in/gSfbTwT3

🚀 We are so proud to announce our new cohort of exceptional students joining the 2024 Emerging Fellowship! 🚀 ✏️ The Emerging Fellowship, a yearlong program, welcomes junior and senior undergraduate students from all over the country who are ready to make a lasting impact in policy research and writing. 👥 Guided by seasoned mentors and Roosevelt Institute staff, fellows will delve into critical issue areas such as corporate accountability, worker power, climate justice, and racial justice. This fellowship is focused on place-based work and encourages students to focus on important issues facing their local communities. Fellows will complete the program by crafting and publishing a policy brief aimed at addressing a policy dilemma in their community. The names of the bright minds starting this program together are: ▶️ Karyme Flores (she/her), Texas Woman's University ▶️ April Higa (she/her), University of California, Berkeley ▶️ Zara Chapple (she/her), University of Chicago ▶️ Carlos Hernandez Tavares (he/him), Williams College ▶️ Bria Dominici (she/her), Barnard College of Columbia University ▶️ Katherine J. (she/her), Rice University ▶️ Alexander Aghdaei (he/him), University of Oregon ▶️ Sophia Rosser (she/her), University of Pennsylvania ▶️ Tony Ruan (he/him), Yale University ▶️ Katelyn Eng (she/her), University of Southern California ▶️ Jay Philbrick (he/him), Brown University ▶️ Jared Shirts (he/him), Emory University ▶️ Kimberly Vega (she/her), New York University ▶️ Lindsey Spencer (she/her), University of Michigan ▶️ Sian Salazar (she/her), University of Southern California 👏 Congratulations to these 15 wonderful individuals! Learn more in the press release announcing this year’s Emerging Fellow and Forge Fellow 2024 cohorts👇 https://lnkd.in/gM3b9tVs

Exciting news from the Roosevelt Institute’s President and CEO, Felicia Wong! 👏 Join us in congratulating and thanking Roosevelt’s leader for the past 12 years https://lnkd.in/gPrcWcgD

SAVE THE DATE ➡️ The next Fireside Chat which will cover a topic that impacts all of our lives: taxes. Join your fellow Roosevelters for a thought-provoking discussion on how to rethink the role of taxes so they support an equitable economy. Guest speaker, Elizabeth Pancotti, director of special initiatives at the Roosevelt Institute, will share the juicy data on how our tax code of the past several decades has worsened inequality and insights on how to fix it. *Note: This event is designated for current Network students and alumni* RSVP today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/g7rwpFzi

🌟 The Network is excited to welcome Christiana Verdelus as our newest Chairperson of the Alumni Board of Advisors (ABA)! Christiana began her journey as a Roosevelter in 2020 as an undergraduate Forge Fellow while attending the University of Florida. We couldn't be more delighted that she has recently begun her tenure as the ABA Chairperson! 🚀 The ABA is a volunteer advisory board for the Roosevelt Network. It provides feedback and input to Network staff about programs and key strategic decisions. The ABA is a collection of individuals who bring unique perspectives to conversations and decision-making; together, the members should represent the diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives of Network alumni. Learn more about the ABA: https://lnkd.in/g3SGcEsy