Volunteers
Name: Jennifer Akinduro
Major: Neurobiology & Physiology Spanish language double major
Year: Sophomore
Quote: Working with the youth at New Beginnings has opened my eyes to many new experiences, and has helped me not to pass judgement so easily.
Name: Yinka Akingbade
Year: Sophomore
Major: Accounting/Information Systems
Quote: "My involvement in JDCY has been AMAZING! The students are intelligent, energetic, and always seem to find a way to leave me with a smile on my face! These youth have so much potential to defy the odds and achieve their academic and career goals. And I'm glad that I can be a positive influence--guiding them on their road to a new beginning, and most importantly, SUCCESS!"
Name: Aderinsola Bademosi
Year: Sophomore
Major: Economics
Quote: "Working with these kids is an experience I am very grateful to be a part of. They have all of the potential in the world and I want to see them reach it."
Name: Beth Barkley
Year: Junior
Major: Secondary Education and English double major, Spanish minor
Quote: "The young men at New Beginnings have inspired me and I am thankful for the opportunity to return the favor, by volunteering as a positive impact in their lives and believing in their abilities to achieve their dreams. A simple random act of kindness can change someone's life, forever."
Name: Dynesha Brookis
Year: Senior, Winter 2011
Major: Psychology & Community Health
Quote: "You're not obligated to win. You're obligated to keep trying to do the best you can every day." - Marian Wright Edelman
Name: Jannora Cooper
Year: Class of 2012
Major: Criminology & Criminal Justice Major
Quote: "Mentoring with JDCY has allowed me to see what others refuse to, the capabilities
of our youth. I aspire to make a positive impact on their lives as they have already
done to mine."
Name: Michellay Cole
Year: Sophomore
Major: Broadcast Journalism/African-American Studies
Quote: "I really enjoy working with the young men at the New Beginnings facility. This experience has really opened my eyes to the struggles that young men in the D.C. Metropolitan area face."
Name: Simisola Fagbohun
Year: 2011- winter
Major: English Major
Quote: "To achieve ones goals one must be in pursuit of Aerial levels"- Simisola Fagbohun
Name: Marissa Griffith
Year: Junior Class of 2012
Major: Criminal Justice Major/ Human Development Minor
Quote: "Spending time with these kids is not a duty for me but rather a privilege. These youths are priority number one and it is time for them to be treated that way; they are the future."
Name: Sayi Lindeire
Year: Sophomore, Spring 2013
Major: Physiology & Neurobiology major
Quote :“Working with the mentees has challenged me to open my eyes to the workings and realities of our current criminal justice system.”
Name: Sidharth Mylavarapu
Year: Junior, Spring 2012
Major: Psychology Major
Quote: "Gandhi's words of wisdom tell us to be the change we want to see. Joining JDCY was the change I have made in my life; after reading and hearing about the lack of proper schools and representation for these youth for so many years, I'm proud to be part of an organization that stands for positive change."
Name: Amirrah Peterson
Year: Senior, Spring 2011
Major: Criminal Justice
Quote: "These young scholars have all the potential in the world and all they need is that push in the right direction. I feel nothing but honored that they have let me in and allowed me to work with them"
Name: Norreen Sarhene
Year: Junior, Spring 2012
Major: Psychology focus in Pre-Nursing
Quote: "The fulfillment I receive from working with these young scholars is unparalleled. Each and every visit to the facility I am able to see the kids for what they truly are. Our future. And what a wonderful site that is to see."
Name: Julian Rostain
Class: Junior
Major: Sociology
Quote: “The best way to get through to young individuals and to make a change is through direct interation. Ido not sit down with our clients and talk to them like delinquents but rather as humanbeings in hopes that they hear our message.”
Name: David Porter
Year: Senior, Spring 2011
Major: Broadcast Journalism
Quote: “Do what you’re afraid to do.”
Name: Bishop Sakyi
Year: Senior, Spring 2011
Major: Criminology & Criminal Justice
Qutoe: "Sky's the limit"
Name: Shanice A. Shandiford
Year: Freshman, Spring 2014
Major: Accounting (Intended)
Quote: "All of our dreams can come true as long as we have the courage to pursue them". Courage to me is the state of mind that gives one the strength to face every obstacle without fear, I hope to instill this within the Scholars." -Walt Disney
Name: Daniel Shenoud
Year: Senior, Spring 2011
Major: Psych ( Pre-Med)
Quote:"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; But often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us."
-Helen Keller
Name: Dekunle Somade
Year: Senior, Spring 2011
Major: Finance
Quote: "I think there's something to be optimistic about because I believe that many people throughout the country and world are starting to realize that we've made some deep, deep mistakes in terms of building prisons to the detriment and exclusion of building up our educational systems. Developing punitive programs for teens instead of focusing on programs that will really befit and advantage our children" - Ellen Barry
Name: Lauren Williams
Year: Junior, Spring 2012
Major: Supply Chain Management & International Business
Quote: "Working with the young men in the New Beginnings facility has been unlike any other volunteer experience Ive done before. JDCY has allowed me to build relationships and make a connection with these young men in a way that makes me feel like even the smallest conversation can be making a difference"
Name: Teneika Williams
Year: Sophomore
Major: Communications
Quote: "No One Can Make You Feel Inferior Without Your Own Consent"-Eleanor Roosevelt