The following Student Global Ambassadors have been selected to receive GYPA's inaugural SGA Social Impact Scholarship! These impressive youth leaders will participate in this summer's upcoming African Immersion programs in Cameroon and Uganda.


Kristen Axelson – Uganda (July)
Kristen will complete her MS in Mass Communications (specializing in Communications Strategy) from the Virginia Commonwealth Adcenter in May 2007. Kristen hopes to conduct research in Uganda as part of a project analyzing how the western world perceives Africa.

Cherlly Bailey – Uganda (August)
Cherlly Bailey is a student in the Nursing program at Tennessee State University. She hopes to pursue further studies and become a certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health issues on an international level.

Edith Bretado – Uganda (August)
Edith is a third-year student at UC Berkeley pursuing a degree in Development Studies and pre-medicine. She hopes to write about her experience in Uganda and encourage other students to participate in similar programs.

Keith Rosing – Cameroon (June)
Keith will complete his MS in Biology from Wright State University in June 2007. He is also undergoing EMT-Basic training through the University of Cincinnati. He hopes that his experience in Cameroon will expand upon his understanding of global affairs.

Shaina Shealy – Uganda (July)
Shaina is a freshman at George Washington University pursuing degrees in Art History and Psychology. An experienced photographer, writer, and artist, she looks forward to finding inspiration in Uganda.

Anna Simon – Uganda (July)
Anna is a sophomore at Vanderbilt studying both Child Studies and Human & Organizational Development, with a focus on Community Leadership & Development. She spent last summer volunteering at an orphanage in Uganda, and hopes this opportunity will help her to hone the skills she needs to serve as an advocate for youth in the region.

Sarah Young – Uganda (July)
Sarah will graduate in May 2007 from the University of Denver with a degree in Interpersonal Communication. She recently studied abroad in South Africa and is excited about the opportunity to return to the region.