Lincoln Scholars

Katelyn Paeth (She/Her)

Hometown: Chicago

High School: Lincoln Park High School

Major: English

While at Trinity: During her first semester at Trinity College, Katelyn focused on classes and extracurriculars in the humanities. She participated in the Humanities Gateway Program where professors covered classes based strongly in religion, the classics, and philosophy. She enjoyed writing for Trinity’s Newspaper, the Tripod, and hopes to become a staff writer in the coming semesters. She also edited for the Vernacular — Trinity’s literary magazine — and attended monthly book club meetings.

Ella Marianna Schaffer (She/Her)

Hometown: Chicago

High School: Walter Payton College Prep

Major: Neuroscience

Minor: Biology

While at Trinity: Ella founded the Collegiate Health Service Corps Club and is a member of the Club Equestrian Team. During her freshman year, she completed the Global Health Humanities Gateway Program and was awarded the 2024 Campus Life Leadership Award for Bantam of the Year.

Internships Supported by SIRI: (2024) Research Assistant at the Moskowitz Laboratory at the University of Chicago. The research focused on genetic causes of atrial fibrillation. 

Eleanor Burke (She/Her)

Hometown: Chicago

High School: Walter Payton College Prep

Major: Computer Science

Minor: Applied Mathematics

While at Trinity: Eleanor Burke is pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science. She conducts research with Professor Ewa Syta, focusing on cybersecurity. Beyond academics, Eleanor is a member of the Trinity Women’s Varsity Rowing Team, where she earned D3 All-American honors, and is an active participant in the Computer Science Club.

Internships Supported by SIRI: (2024) Computer Science Research at Trinity College with Professor Ewa Syta

Regina Grace Fangmann (She/Her)

Hometown: Berwyn

High School: Trinity High School

Major: English

Minor: Medieval & Renaissance Studies

While at Trinity: Grace is an English major (with a focus on creative writing and medieval literature), as well as a Dean’s Scholar for the Class of 2026. She has participated in multiple teaching assistantships in the Hartford public school system, including in a Montessori school as well as being an English support in an ELL classroom at a dual-language academy. 

Outside of class, she is a contributing editor of “The Vernacular,” Trinity’s student-led literary magazine, as well as a member of the Chapel Singers — you can also find her onstage in Trinity’s theater productions in roles such as Ophelia in “Hamlet” and the Evil Stepmother in “Cinderella.”

Internships Supported by SIRI: (2024) Psychology Research with Professor Susan Averna for her book on coach-athlete relationships and their impact on mental health.

Study Abroad: Danish Institute of Study Abroad, Copenhagen, DK

Linnea Mayo (She/Her)

Hometown: Evanston

High School: Evanston Township High School

Major: Human Rights, Public Policy & Law

Minor: Community Action

While at Trinity: Linnea is studying Human Rights and Public Policy & Law with a minor in Community Action. At Trinity, Linnea Mayo is the Co-Founder of the Women of Color + Coalition, Direct Aid Chair of Trinity Students Against Mass Incarceration, and the Co-President of Trinity Community Care Project. She also serves as a Student Coordinator for the Trinity Social Justice Institute and the Executive A&E Editor for the Trinity Tripod. Additionally, Linnea holds two on campus jobs at the Office of Community Service & Civic Engagement and the Center for Hartford Engagement and Research (CHER). She was a Class of 2026 Dean's Scholar and has received Faculty Honors during every semester.

Internships Supported by SIRI: (2024) Legal Aid of Southeastern PA, Lehigh Public Defender's Office; (2023) Community Partners in Action, Katal Center for Equity, Health and Justice

Study Abroad: Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS), Copenhagen

Anna Grant-Bolton (She/Her)

Hometown: Evanston

High School: Evanston Township High School

Majors: Human Rights, Public Policy and Law

Minor: Community Action

While at Trinity: Anna is a senior President's Fellow for Human Rights whose academic study focuses on the intersection of race, class, and power in the U.S. criminal legal system. 

On campus, Anna is a president of Trinity Community Care Project and Chapel Council and is a co-founder of Students Against Mass Incarceration. As a student coordinator for the Trinity Social Justice Institute and a leader in the Office of Community Service and Civic Engagement, Anna loves to work with students and faculty to advocate for social change on and off campus. 

Internships Supported by SIRI: (2024, 2023) Northwestern Prison Education Program; (2022) Intern for the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy Legal Aid Clinic.

Study Abroad: University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands (CIEE)

After Trinity: Following graduation, Anna plans to attend graduate school and return to Illinois to pursue a career in policy advocacy on social and racial justice issues with a focus on advancing policies to reverse mass incarceration.

Alexandra Zhuravel

Hometown: Mundelein

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Majors: Political Science, Psychology

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Colleen Quinn (She/Her)

Hometown: Chicago

High School: Jones College Prep

Majors: Human Rights, International Studies

While at Trinity: Colleen was club President of Trinity Homelessness Project and Green Campus, Vice President of H2Ope, Amnesty International, and TrinTHON, and a member of the Summit Sustainability Committee. She received the Samuel S. Fishzohn Award for Community Service and Lesle G. Desmangles Prize in Caribbean and Latin American Studies. She graduated summa cum laude with honors in both majors. 

Internships Supported by SIRI: (2023) Asociación Kallpa Interno; (2022) Hands on Hartford Community Engagement Inter; (2021) Deborah’s Place Alumnae Services Intern.

Study Abroad: SIT IHP Human Rights, Nepal, Jordan, Chile & University of Amsterdam, Netherlands

After Trinity: Currently, Colleen is taking a year to travel through South America.

Eleanor Chmielowicz (She/Her)

Hometown: Chicago

High School: Walter Payton College Prep

Majors: Environmental Science, Urban Studies

While at Trinity: Eleanor graduated summa cum laude with a double major in Environmental Science and Urban studies. She spent two summers participating in Trinity’s Summer Research Program, working closely with a professor in the Environmental Science program to design and conduct forest health and biodiversity research, which later became the basis for her honors thesis. Her work on this project, as well as her academic performance and involvement, also earned her the Environmental Science Senior Award. She also was nominated into Beta Beta Beta (Biological Honors Society), Chi Alpha Sigma (National College Athlete Honor Society), and Phi Beta Kappa (National Academic Honor Society).

Outside of the classroom, Eleanor was a member and senior captain of the Trinity Women’s Varsity Rowing Team. She was also heavily involved in the Office of Community Service & Civic Engagement, working as an Eco-Representative and participating in many organizations that ran through the office. Most notably she was a member and then leader of Green Campus, TrinThon, and H2OPE. 

Internships Supported by SIRI: (2021, 2022) Environmental Science Student Researcher at Trinity College; (2020) Marketing and Communications Intern at 826CHI.

Study Abroad: International Center for Development Studies, San Pedro, San Jose, Costa Rica

After Trinity: Since graduating, Eleanor has moved to Boston, and started work as the Recycling Coordinator for the Town of Brookline. She is heavily involved in planning, launching, and managing various complimentary waste diversion programs, with a focus on composting and food waste reduction. 

Alicia Camuy (She/Her)

Hometown: Brookfield

High School: Lyons Township High School

Major: Clinical/Cognitive Neuroscience

While at Trinity: Alicia was involved in community engagement through student organizations like La Voz Latina and Neuroscience Club, she worked at Trinfo Community Internet Café, and she conducted community-engaged neuropsychology research while at Trinity. For this involvement, as well as achieving the highest academic honors through her coursework, she was awarded the Trustee Award for Student Excellence.  

Internships Supported by SIRI: (2021) Independent Research Assistantship with University of Houston; (2020) Student Initiated Research Grant; (2019) Summer Research Program.

Study Abroad: International Center for Development Studies, San Pedro, San Jose, Costa Rica 

After Trinity: Alicia worked for 2 years for the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai on a leading team in community-engaged research for brain health and dementia in older adults. She is now a graduate student at the University of Illinois Chicago studying epidemiology fully funded by the Public Health Scholarship program to continue her passion for community-engaged research and health intervention. 

Olivia Louthen (She/Her)

Hometown: North Riverside

High School: Riverside Brookfield High School

Majors: Economics, Public Policy & Law

While at Trinity: Olivia graduated summa cum laude with a double major in Economics and Public Policy & Law. She was named the 2021-22 President’s Fellow for Public Policy & Law and earned a book prize for her thesis about Tribal jurisdiction over the death penalty. Outside the classroom, Olivia participated in Mock Trial as the team’s president and worked for the Admissions Office.

Internships Supported by SIRI: (2021) Investigative Intern at Orleans Public Defenders; (2020) Research Intern at Injustice Watch; (2019) Development Intern at Metropolitan Planning Council. 

Study Abroad: Due to the COVID pandemic, Olivia was unable to study abroad.

After Trinity: Olivia completed the Partners for Justice Fellowship and is now working in international arbitration while applying to law school.

Coleman McJessy (He/Him)

Hometown: Chicago

High School: Walter Payton College Prep

Majors: Political Science, Economics

Minor: French

While at Trinity: At Trinity, Coleman sang as a Bass in the Chapel Singers, was the Political Director for the Trinity College Democrats, Communications Director for the College Democrats of Connecticut, and worked as a Student Admissions Associate. He took part in Trinity's Legislative Internship Program, including serving as the Teaching Assistant for the program his senior year. 

Off campus, he interned for U.S. Senator Chris Murphy's 2018 re-election campaign and for U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal's government office. He also worked on Connecticut State Treasurer Erick Russell's 2022 convention campaign. He graduated magna cum laude and earned Faculty Honors seven out of his eight semesters.

Internships Supported by SIRI: (2021) Intern for Illinois State Senator Sara Feigenholtz; (2020, 2019) Intern for Chicago Alderman Matt Martin 

Study Abroad: Due to the COVID pandemic, Coleman was unable to study abroad.

After Trinity: Since graduating, Coleman has worked on a number of local political campaigns in Chicago. He currently works as Director of Policy & Neighborhood services for Chicago Alderman Matt Martin.

Kyra Lyons

Hometown: Waukegan

High School: Waukegan High School

Major: English, Film Studies

While at Trinity: At Trinity, Kyra was active on campus as a Chapel Singer, Student Admissions Associate, and in various roles working on the Trinity Film Festival, culminating as Senior Director. At various points in her Trinity journey, Kyra also participated as a Teaching Assistant for Professor Prakash Younger, Research Assistant for Professor Chris Hager, tutor for ConnectiKids, volunteer at Cinestudio, secretary for Trinity College Democrats, radio show host for WRTC, and as a member of Newman Club & Chapel Council. 

Kyra was the Presidential Scholar for Film Studies in 2020, and with the exception of one semester, earned Faculty Honors throughout her tenure at Trinity.

Internships Supported by SIRI: Marketing Data Analyst Intern, Chicago Children's Museum; Production Assistant, Revisionist Productions; Marketing and Publicity Intern, Cinema/Chicago

Study Abroad: Trinity College Rome Campus

After Trinity: After earning an M.A. in Civic Media from Columbia College Chicago in 2022, Kyra currently works as a producer at PBS Wisconsin based in Madison, WI. Kyra is a lead producer on the Wisconsin Hometown Stories series, working with communities across Wisconsin to share their town's history via hour long documentaries.

Jessica Duong, M.S.Ed. in Secondary Education (University of Pennsylvania)

Hometown: Lake Bluff

High School: Lake Forest High School

Major: Chemistry, History

Minor: Marine Studies

While at Trinity: Jessica was involved in Chemistry Research, Chemistry TA, Trinity Film Festival, Cinestudio Theater, Green Campus, and JELLO Community Service Club. Trinity honors she received include the President's Scholar for Chemistry, Phi Beta Kappa, and The Class of 1922 Award.

Internships Supported by SIRI: Breakthrough Twin Cities, Trinity College Chemistry Research, Teaching Experiences for Undergraduates

Study Abroad: SEA Semester, New Zealand

After Trinity: Jessica is currently a high school science teacher and Track & Cross Country coach in Philadelphia, PA.

Lucas Duros (He/Him)

Hometown: Wilmette

High School: New Trier Township High School

Major: Engineering

While at Trinity: Lucas graduated from Trinity College summa cum laude, with Honors in Engineering. During his time at Trinity, he competed on both the Cross Country and Track & Field teams. Lucas was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.

Internships Supported by SIRI: (2018) Software Engineering Intern at Paperless Parts; (2017, 2016) Engineering Research Intern at Northwestern University;

Study Abroad: CIEE, Berlin, Germany

After Trinity: Lucas now lives in Chicago, IL while working remotely as a software engineer for the same Boston-based startup he joined as an intern in 2018, Paperless Parts.

Madalyn Farrar, M.P.H. (Johns Hopkins University) (She/Her)

Hometown: Edwardsville

High School: Edwardsville High School 

Majors: Anthropology, Biology

While at Trinity: Between double majoring in biology and anthropology to create a public health focused course of study, studying abroad for a year, and working in biology research lab, there wasn't much that Trinity didn't help Madalyn do in her four years. While not in class, Madalyn spent her time being a Teaching Assistant, in the lab, or in the Community Service Office, working to run several student service organizations that connected students with Hartford. While at Trinity, Madalyn was a Dean’s Scholar, a Phi Beta Kappa, a TriBeta (National Biology Honors), a President’s Fellow for Anthropology, and received two service awards. She was honored to be named a 2018 Truman Scholar, a graduate school award, in recognition of a commitment to public service.

Internships Supported by SIRI: Through the SIRI Summer Internship Program, Madalyn participated in summer research at Trinity, was an entomology intern at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in St.Louis, and was a SNAP-Ed intern. 

Study Abroad: Hertford College, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK 

Jacqueline (Jak) Kromash (They/She)

Hometown: Chicago

High School: Whitney M. Young Magnet High School

Major: Mathematics

Minor: Chemistry

While at Trinity: While at Trinity, Jak was a very dedicated dancer, dancing with (and leading) Elemental Movement Dance Crew and the Trinity College Dance Company. Jak was also a P.R.I.D.E. leader, conducted research in the chemistry and math departments, and received academic awards from both departments. They graduated summa cum laude and are a member of Phi Beta Kappa. 

Internships Supported by SIRI: In 2016, Jak conducted research in statistics and analytical chemistry as a part of the Summer Research Program. In 2017, they taught English and math as an intern at the Ayisatu Owen International School in Techiman, Ghana. They spent their final summer in Chicago participating in Engage Chicago, a program run by Northwestern University, and interning with the Diversity and Inclusion team at the YMCA of the USA

Study Abroad: Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University, Pune, India

After Trinity: Jak is currently in their fourth and final year of medical school at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and will be graduating in May. They have applied to residency training programs in Obstetrics and Gynecology. They continue dance with Movement Revolution Dance Crew, Jukeboxx Mas Band, and in University shows. 

Thomas Gitchell

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Pearson Probst

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Matthew James Lucas

Hometown: Chicago

High School: Latin School of Chicago

Major: Biochemistry

While at Trinity: Matthew was a member of the Interdisciplinary Science Program (ISP) under Dr. Alison Draper. He also analyzed counterfeit drug samples using Direct Analysis in Real Time (DART) instrumentation under Prof. Janet Morrison. He played hockey on the club team. and graduated with honors and cum laude. 

Internships Supported by SIRI: Researching microplastics in Chicago's water systems with the chemistry department at Loyola University Chicago; Working as a physical therapy aide for Athletico.

Study Abroad: Trinity College Rome Campus

After Trinity: Matthew currently works as a Quality Assurance Manager at the tech startup Workstorm which is based in Chicago.

Sierra Slade

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Minor: Philosophy

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Marta Mudd, M.D., Ph.D.

Hometown: Poplar Grove

High School: North Boone High School

Major: Neuroscience

While at Trinity:  While at Trinity, Marta participated in a variety of extracurricular activities, including several years of research in Dr. Sarah Raskin’s cognitive neuropsychology lab; work as a Teaching Assistant in neuroscience courses, a health professions seminar, and general chemistry; and work in multiple roles in the admissions office. She received Trinity College Faculty Honors, the Trinity College Neuroscience Award, Neuroscience President’s Fellow, and Phi Beta Kappa and graduated summa cum laude. 

Internships Supported by SIRI: Health Fellows intern on Neuropsychology Unit at Hartford Hospital 

Study Abroad: Curtin University, WA, Australia

After Trinity: After graduation from Trinity, Marta completed a MD/PhD program at the University of Illinois, completing her graduate work in nutritional neuroscience with Dr. Aron Barbey. Subsequently, she started psychiatry residency training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she is now a fourth year resident and serves as chief resident.