Changemaker Fellows selected for 2016-17 school year

THE FOLLOWING students have been selected as Changemaker Fellows for the 2016-17 school year, from left to right, Tiffany Chen, Jordan Elster, Jake Zimmer, Amanda Calderon, Leah Kiernan, Nicholas Peltier, Anh Khue Ho, Denny Cosmo and Aimee Kim. / COURTESY SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GREENHOUSE
THE FOLLOWING students have been selected as Changemaker Fellows for the 2016-17 school year, from left to right, Tiffany Chen, Jordan Elster, Jake Zimmer, Amanda Calderon, Leah Kiernan, Nicholas Peltier, Anh Khue Ho, Denny Cosmo and Aimee Kim. / COURTESY SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GREENHOUSE

PROVIDENCE – Nine students have been selected by Social Enterprise Greenhouse as Changemaker Fellows for the 2016-17 school year.
Chosen from colleges and universities across Rhode Island, the fellows are tasked with engaging students in entrepreneurship on their campuses.

The fellows were celebrated at an Oct. 5 event at the SEG Hub at Davol Square.

“With the support of the R.I. Commerce Corp., fellows will take entrepreneurship to the next level at their schools by connecting student entrepreneurs with resources and opportunities from diverse groups and departments,” SEG said.

The Changemaker Fellows are:

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  • Amanda Calderon, a junior at Roger Williams University majoring in marketing with double minors in web development and graphic design.
  • Tiffany Chen, a junior at Brown University studying computer science and economics.
  • Denny Cosmo, a sophomore at Community College of Rhode Island studying business management. He also is seeking an entrepreneurship certificate.
  • Jordan Elster, a sophomore at Salve Regina University majoring in business.
  • Anh Khue Ho, a sophomore at Johnson & Wales University studying sports, entertainment and event management.
  • Leah Kiernan, a senior at Rhode Island College studying public relations and international nongovernmental organization studies.
  • Aimee Kim, a senior at Rhode Island School of Design working toward her bachelor of fine arts degree in graphic design.
  • Nicholas F. Peltier, a senior at the University of Rhode Island pursuing his bachelor’s degree in computer science.
  • Jake Zimmer, a sophomore at Bryant University double-majoring in social entrepreneurship and management.

Fellows received a stipend of $1,500 for the school year. They are expected to dedicate a minimum of five hours per week, with an average of 10 hours per week, to entrepreneurship. They also must meet for one hour per week with other Changemaker Fellows.

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