Current Presidential Fellows
Class of 2026

Markella Lanara
Markella is pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a professional placement in the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs (OGPA).

Jack Hatcher
Jack is pursuing a Master’s in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a professional placement in the Office of the President and the Faculty Affairs.

Nina Balandina
Nina Balandina is pursuing a PhD in Comparative and International Education with a professional placement in the Office of International Programs (OIP) and the International Services Office (ISO).

Grace Allread
Grace is pursuing a Master of Science in Applied Psychology with a professional placement in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research. In her role within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, she helps plan and manage university-wide research events, including the InnovationFest. She also contributes to research oversight and administration responsibilities.