Ochylski Family Foundation
Strategic, long-term investment in a 2025 Mazda BT50 (double cab, manual, four wheel drive, extended bed, high suspension) meant to solve issues related to transportation, and to support the growth of a village school in El Rosario that has morphed into a magnet school for the region of Locomapa
Used the truck for medical emergencies, recruiting students while significantly lowering projected transportation costs for the following school year, and moving cash crops (coffee, cacao etc.) to markets.
IMPACT VIDEO:
The Children’s Initiative, September 2024
Partner, Portland Hearts of Pine Soccer Club
Official Partner of Portland Hearts of Pine S.C. for Soccer Saturday – a free program bringing together the diverse communities in Maine through the world's game.
Responsible for promoting/organizing recurring soccer programs and tournaments at futsal court in Kennedy Park – historic immigrant neighborhood in East Bayside.
Successfully used sport to engage hundreds of young immigrants struggling with community integration, language barriers, social isolation, and mental health.
Sponsors: Senda Athletics, Immigrant Welcome Center, City of Portland, Portland Public Schools, Dunkin' Donuts, Portland Food Co-op, Locker Project
PRESS:
Bangor Daily News, July 2024
Portland Press Herald, June 2022
Fellowship, The University of Maine
Recipient of the Center for Undergraduate Research Fellowship, which enabled production and presentation of documentary on climate action and student activism.
Part of an ongoing effort to foster the Board of Trustees to divest from fossil fuels.
Recipient of the Center for Undergraduate Research Symposium 1st Prize Award.
PODCAST FEATURE:
Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center Maine Policy Matters Podcast, November 2023.
Student Ambassador, The University of Maine
Actively recruited prospective students (in-state/out-of-state) and assisted in their transition to higher education, representing both the Office of Admissions & Recruitment and the Honors College.
Served as a mentor to many students. Participated in accepted student days, open houses, ceremonies, convocations, orientations, panels, campus tours, marketing communications campaigns, and community building events.
Organized recurring soccer programs with the Office of International Programs and Campus Recreation. Successfully mobilized hundreds of international students year-round. Promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion through sport.
Recipient of the Honors College Service Award '23, which recognized my outstanding dedication and commitment to the Honors College Community.
CAMPAIGN VIDEO FEATURE:
We Are UMaine, July 2023
Fellowship, Fulbright Canada Killam Fellowship
Thrived academically in a direct exchange study abroad program at a top tier and globally recognized Canadian research institution, University of Alberta.
Organized community building events for international students year-round.
Recipient of the Fulbright Canada Cultural Awareness Program, which enabled cultural exchange at University of British Columbia & McGill University.
PRESS:
UMaine News, June 2021
UMaine News, May 2021