Hi there! I am currently pursuing a PhD in the American Studies department at Brown University. My research situates contemporary visual culture alongside the historical archive to think about Asian/American political subjectivity and identity. As an Engaged Research Graduate Assistant at Brown, I support our Laidlaw Scholars Program. Please feel free to reach out and connect with me!

I’m Sara Sultani, currently studying Public Health at Brown University. I will be working on the research project “Strategizing Solutions to End Youth Homelessness in Rhode Island”. As a public health student deeply committed to addressing complex societal issues such as health disparities, I am particularly interested in addressing the challenges of youth homelessness. This scholarship provides me with a fantastic opportunity to develop my leadership skills and engage in meaningful research. I'm eager to connect with fellow scholars and explore how we can make a positive impact through our projects and leadership development. Outside of my studies, my experience as an activity leader at the Cambridge Arts, Technology & Science Academy with students from different parts of the world enhanced my ability to create inclusive spaces, which is crucial for addressing the needs of marginalized youth.  In addition to my academic and practical experiences, I am committed to fully engaging with all aspects of my summer project. I value consistent participation and aim to make a meaningful impact through my involvement, ensuring that my work contributes to the project's goals and aligns with the core values of community service and inclusivity. I am eager to contribute to and learn from the Laidlaw Network, bringing my analytical skills, cultural competency, and steadfast commitment to improving public health and promoting social justice.

Hi! My name is Gabi, I am Colombian and Chilean, and I study International and Public Affairs at Brown University. I care deeply about human rights everywhere, and have spent the majority of my university years organizing for labor and immigrant rights, as well as food and housing security. I started and currently lead our school's chapters of Amnesty International and Food Not Bombs. I hope to one day work in international human rights law, or documentary production.

Hi Fellow Laidlaw Scholars, My name is Daïdo, and I am thrilled to get to know you all as we embark on this exciting academic journey together. I am majoring in both Public Health and Health and Human Biology at Brown University, with a strong aspiration to advance the understanding and dissemination of social determinants of health. This summer, I am delving into research that explores stigma and resilience among vulnerable populations, aiming to contribute meaningful insights to this crucial area. Beyond my academic pursuits, I enjoy biking and listening to Frank Ocean. I also love trying new foods with friends and crocheting in my spare time. Looking forward to connecting with you all and sharing our experiences! Best, Daïdo

I'm an undergraduate at Brown University double concentrating in Applied Mathematics-Computer Science and Music. My current research focuses on developing a mobile app for scheduling and work placement at the Brown Arts Institute.

I am a junior undergraduate student at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island studying Political Science and Social Analysis and Research intending to attend law school after graduation. I believe in the power of people and am dedicated to creating substantial change socially and systemically. I am interested in utilizing policy, law, journalism, and education to empower marginalized groups to create change and work toward a more equitable society.  

Andrew Singleton has recently joined the Tufts-Laidlaw Undergraduate Research and Leadership Programme team as a Programme Administrator and is excited to continue to elevate the Laidlaw Programming for current and future scholars. He joined the programme from Venture Café, which connects and educates the entrepreneurial and innovation community in Boston through programs/spaces/events and many other cities around the world. He has a B.S. from MIT in Biology and a background in social-impact enterprises, wind-power, user-computer-interfaces, as well as computer network design. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys travel, hiking, and wildlife photography.

Audrey is Administrative Assistant I of the Horizons Office at the University of Hong Kong. Audrey has been working in the field of international education in Hong Kong since 2010; her portfolio of work spans from programme development and implementation at the undergraduate, postgraduate and faculty level, marketing and promotion, organisation of international conference and events, and providing secretarial support to various committees pertaining to scholarships, fellowships and international mobility schemes.  Her current portfolio includes management of the HKU Laidlaw Scholars Programme, Undergraduate Research Fellowship Programme, short-term experiential learning programmes outside of Hong Kong, and HKU-Common Purpose UK leadership development programmes in Bangalore, Manila, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai and Hanoi. Currently she is setting up two new initiatives, namely EUREKA and The Hong Kong Project, where students will have the opportunities to undertake research methods online course and conduct a EUREKA research project in the former, and collaborate with community partners by proposing practical solutions to real-life problems in the latter. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in TESL and has an MA (Hons) in Translation from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. 

I am the leadership developer for the University of Leeds. I am passionate about learning and ways in which we can all bring more of our true selves to work. I am keen to open dialogues about how leadership can be both effective and human in the 21st Century. My influences include a quote I learnt whilst studying to be a teacher at university "there is no liberating influence than the knowledge that things have not always been as they are and need not remain so." (Simon. B.) So, you can see that as leaders of the future Laidlaw Scholars can bring about positive and lasting change - and how great that is! My qualifications include: BEd Hons,, MSc, CIPD Dip, ILM L5 Coaching & Mentoring, PG Cert Counselling, FHEA. I am accredited to run Quintax personality profile, PPA, TMSDI Team Profile, EQi 2.0 Emotional Intelligence.