Past Newman Civic Fellows
2024-2025 Newman Civic Fellow
Mentor: Ravi Simon '19
Mandy's engagement in the Newman Civic Fellowship deepened her knowledge and understanding of civic engagement and . Her dedication to social change shines bright. Brandeis alum Ravi Simon '19 served as her mentor, providing incredible insights from his journey from Brandeis student to his current role as Legislative Aide to Representative Carmine Gentile as Mandy contemplated her post-Brandeis pathways in the public sector. She participated in a Q&A session with Brandeis Arts & Sciences titled "Mobilizing Student Voters: A Q&A with Brandeis student Mandy Feuerman '25" and a Campus Compact student panel featuring Newman Civic Fellows as part of National Voter Education Week.
Check out her Interview with Campus Compact at the 2025 Annual Convening of Fellows in Chicago, IL!
2023-2024 Newman Civic Fellow
Mentor: Colby Sims
Samaria dove headfirst into a year-long journey of empowerment and impact. Her dedication to social change shines bright. Through mentorship with Colby Sims and seizing opportunities like organizing virtual programming, Samaria exemplifies the spirit of making the most out of every moment. As she reflects on her journey, she shares invaluable wisdom: “It’s really what you make out of it.” Her commitment to service, diverse experiences, and unwavering passion serve as a reminder that our paths in public service work are non-linear and full of surprises.