Meet the 2022-2023 C+V Graduate Fellows
Olivia Daigle is pursuing an M.A. in International Human Rights at the Josef Korbel school of International Studies here at DU. She hopes to focus on conflict resolution and transformation, and international Law during her time at Korbel. Olivia graduated from Earlham College with a BA in Politics in 2019 where she studied abroad in Greece, Germany, Spain, and Morocco. While there, she examined the ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity of these countries and how their governments and citizens responded to the arrival of large numbers of refugees from many parts of the world. After graduating, Olivia worked as Public Programs Coordinator at the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh and served as a Fellow during a year of service for the Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience (PULSE). She is passionate about restorative justice practices and how they can be used for healing and conflict transformation for marginalized groups globally.
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Marji Karish is a doctoral student and Adjunct Professor within the Department of Communication Studies. She currently teaches courses for undergraduates interested in creating projects within an inclusive environment. (Learn more here: Langar@DU) With 30+ years of experience in leadership, business ownership, product development, and marketing, Marji is inspired to offer unifying structures within a society where division and divide seem to dominate the public discourse. During her spare time, Marji enjoys travel with her family, discovering new adventures, and supporting others along their path.
Students are invited to register in Spring quarter 2023 for COMN 2040: Inclusive Community! Course will meet Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:00 - 2:00 pm.
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Kadijha Kuanda recently graduated from Clark University in Worcester, MA and is looking forward to moving to Denver and earning a Master’s in International Human Rights at DU. Prior to DU, she has been involved with a variety of cultural and minority groups on campus to build a safe, supporting, equitable, and just community for all, which is why she is especially excited to join the C+V Initiative and Team. Besides that, and as an International student from Germany, she is thrilled to finally ski again.
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Lindsey Mandolini is completing her MA in International Studies at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, specializing in International Human Rights and Disability Studies. Lindsey grew up in West Michigan, where she taught special education for 10 years and served as the program director for a grassroots organization that works with people with developmental disabilities. Lindsey is dedicated to advancing accessibility and inclusion in international relations. Lindsey enjoys listening to podcasts, playing pickleball, and planning adventures with her wife and daughter. She is grateful for the opportunity to engage in rich conversations and promote a sense of belonging for everyone at DU through the C+V Initiative.
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Kim-Chi Pham is currently a doctoral candidate working towards her PhD in Developmental Psychology. Before moving to Denver, she lived in Phoenix where she earned her bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Religious Studies (emphasis on Religion and Conflict) at Arizona State University. Kim-Chi’s research interests center on how macrosystems affect individual development; specifically, how structural disparities across race and socioeconomic status influence individual outcomes. As a graduate student, she aspires to collaborate with legislators to inform policy and affect systemic change. Outside of work, Kim-Chi enjoys cooking, dancing, traveling, and karaoke with friends.
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