Community Impact Spotlights
Congratulations to all of our community impact spotlight winners and nominees!
Every month, the Student Life Office wants to shine a spotlight on your fellow Sloanies whose contributions are making a positive impact on the greater MIT Sloan community. Nominate a fellow student or a student organization that is Inclusive & Welcoming, Collaborative, Creative, or embodies School Spirit, and make their month!
Nominations due dates for each month are below:
November: Thursday, November 21, 2024
December: Thursday, December 19, 2024
February: Thursday, February 20, 2025
March: Thursday, March 27, 2025
The winner of the spotlight each month will get $100 tech cash or $100 into their student organization account. The nominators will be entered into a lottery at the end of each semester for $100.
Congratulations to all of our community impact spotlight winners and nominees!
I am honored to nominate Rumi for the "Demonstrates Immense Future Leadership Potential" category of the Sloan Community Spotlight. As a 4th-year undergraduate Sloanie, Rumi exemplifies the qualities of a future leader: maturity, intelligence, organization, and kindness. I had the privilege of meeting Rumi during the Fall 2024 MIT Experiential Trips Program to Los Angeles, where her leadership potential shone brightly. Rumi's intellectual curiosity drives her to seek out and understand perspectives beyond her own, a vital skill for impactful leadership. She actively fosters meaningful connections with those around her, creating an environment of collaboration and mutual growth. What sets Rumi apart is her exceptional ability to balance academic rigor with the invaluable lessons of experiential learning. She approaches her coursework with diligence, completing assignments promptly and with great care. At the same time, she deeply values relationship building and the practical, hands-on learning opportunities that expand her understanding of the world and her role within it. Rumi's ability to navigate these demands with poise, along with her natural curiosity and empathy, make her a beacon of future leadership potential. She inspires everyone around her to strive for excellence while staying grounded in kindness and respect. I have no doubt that Rumi will continue to make a significant impact wherever her journey takes her.
I am honored to nominate Bria Hardin-Boyer for the Community Impact Spotlight in the "Creativity" category. Bria’s incredible vision and dedication to the Sloan community are perfectly exemplified through her design of the Made at MIT Sloan Letterman Jackets. The letterman jackets are more than just a swag item—they are a testament to Bria’s creativity and her ability to bring people together through shared identity and pride. Her epic design not only celebrates the uniqueness of the Sloan experience but also reflects her careful consideration of inclusivity, ensuring that the jackets represent and resonate with the entire Sloan community. Bria's creativity extends far beyond her design work. She brings energy and life into every corner of Sloan, drawing from her unique talents and experiences to create moments that leave a lasting impression. Her ability to channel creativity into tangible outcomes, like the Made at MIT Sloan jackets, showcases her passion for building community and making every Sloanie feel like they belong. Bria’s contributions have left an indelible mark on the Sloan experience, and her efforts deserve to be celebrated. She has not only brightened the community with her creative talents but has also created a legacy of inclusion, pride, and camaraderie. I wholeheartedly support her nomination for this recognition.
December Community Impact Spotlight Nominations
Adam Hoffman
Asha Wills
November Community Impact Spotlight Nominations
The Yarn Leadership Team
Jonny Yau
Berto Perez
Paige Hartnett
People and Organizations Club
Sofia Joison
Asian American Alliance
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Entertainment, Media & Sports Club
Black Business Student Association
Africa Business Club
Lili Wondwossen
Nominees:
Jack O'Brien
Katie Sessa
Jimmy Park
Tolu Ladele
Sloan Women in Management
Nominees:
Hispanic Business Club
Black Business Student Association
Rolling Sloans
Asian American Alliance
MIT FinTech Conference Team
Japan Trek, Japan Club
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URM Retreat Fall 2023 (BBSA, ABC, & HBC)
2024 Ski & Snowboard Trip
Sloan Pride - Winter Retreat
Sewical Circle, Design Club
Nominees:
Passing the Baton (BBSA & ABC)
Mid-Autumn Celebration (AAA, GCC, & Korea Club)
Rolling Sloans
Nominees:
Sloan Women in Management
Africa Business Club
Japan Club
Dayquan Julienne
Nominees:
Aziz AlShebaiky
Ellen Bredenkoetter
Leighton Braunstein
Lili Wondwossen
Dimas Saputra
Rolling Sloans
Nominee:
Africa Business Club
Push for Parity, Sloan Women in Management
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Beyond the Field: Exploring Sports Investments (Entertainment, Media & Sports Club)
Africa Innovate Conference (Africa Business Club)
Al Panel (Leadership Now Project)
BBSA: Jaylen Hackett & Karen Ejiofor
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Asian American Alliance: Jimmy Park, Lisia Pertiwi, & Ricky Chen
Sloan Women in Management: Erica Cappon & Stephanie Sjoblom
Rolling Sloans: Nick Miller, Max Schotz, & Juliana Oliver
Wine Club: Ping King & Rupen Dajee