Our UVA Chapter
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Jacob Saul
Jacob, raised in Northern Virginia strives to connect others from around the globe together in order to bring value and smiles to the community. When he is not online, he enjoys producing rap music and songwriting. In addition, he is an avid gamer and runs a small content creation channel with his brother. Jacob is a member of the Rap-Lab at UVA and a part of the Asian Student Network at McIntire. Furthermore, he is a member of the Hablemos Spanish Speaking Club and is obsessed with culture and history. He is also currently studying to apply to the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce. After graduation, he plans to become an IT Consultant or Business Analyst.
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Elena Valente
Elena Valente, from Arlington, VA, is the Treasurer of SPP at UVA. She is currently in her second year of completing her Economics major and History mino and plans on pursuing a career in global development. Through her experiences living abroad in Italy and China, and attending primarily international schools, she has developed a passion for global justice, equity and development around the world. In her visit to Lima, Peru in 2019 through an exchange program with her school, she generated a strong interest in the political and economic conditions of Latin American countries. This past summer, she interned at PwC Italy where she developed skills to create a company's business model and marketing plan, as well as user research. She hopes to apply and expand these skills to NGOs and non-profit organizations who support global and local development.
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Anaïs Naish
Anaïs Naish is a member of the SPP chapter at the University of Virginia. She is a second year student and intends on studying Government and Global Public Health. Anaïs discovered her passion for civil engagement and human rights while living abroad in Brussels, Belgium, and hopes to attend law school to focus on healthcare and human rights policy. Outside of SPP, Anaïs coordinates the service events with local nonprofits in Charlottesville for the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law fraternity and is a student leader with Hoos Vote, a club dedicated to promoting voting rights and information to the university community. In hopes of making more time for her love for art, Anaïs has also recently joined the Ceramics Club at UVA. She looks forward to continuing to promote the socio-economic injustices that are ongoing in Peru and inspiring more students and community members to become involved with the project and advocacy for indigenous groups around the world.
Our UVA Alum
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Rachel McGinnis
Rachel was a Project Coordinator for the UVA team of Sisters Project Peru. Her work revolved around the organization, advertisement, and procurement of art for the team’s annual art auction. While at UVA, Rachel double majored in Anthropology and Art History and plans on pursuing a career as a museum curator. She was an intern in the Collections Department at The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA where she will be worked to put on an exhibition in the spring 2024. Rachel was also an Education Abroad intern with the International Studies Office at UVA where she works with students and faculty to coordinate study abroad advertising and programming. She was also a member of the Cavalier Marching Band as an alto saxophone member and Drill Instructor. Additionally, Rachel was a Brother of Kappa Kappa Psi, a fraternity for band members that focuses on music, scholarship, and service. In her free time, Rachel enjoys cooking, listening to music, and spending time with her friends.
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Jessica You
Jessica You is from Burke, Virginia and double majored in Global Public Health and Economics with a minor in Data Analytics. Her contributions to the project included community engagement, project management, and finances. Within the Charlottesville community, she volunteered at the UVA Hospital with Madison House and worked as an Administrative Assistant at UVA Student Health and Wellness. In her free time, she loves to read, watch Marvel movies, and go to concerts. After she graduates, she will be going to graduate school to earn her Master of Public Health with a concentration in Applied Epidemiology.
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Huy Anh Nguyen
Huy Anh, originally from Vietnam, majored in Public Policy and Leadership at the Batten School. His academic path took a pivotal turn when he transferred from Bocconi University in Milan to UVA during his second year,in search for a liberal education that resonates with his broad worldview. Huy Anh's international experiences have endowed him with a rich global perspective, which he aptly applies to his studies and collaborative projects. Post-graduation, Huy Anh aspires to become a policy analyst impacting foreign affairs and international development. Outside the classroom, he is passionate about video games, cinema, and narrative-driven television shows.