McVay Fellows: 2020-2021

My name is Abdi Badri, and I'm an Fellow at Liberty. I'm a fourth-year studying political science. I hope to eventually go to law school and become a human rights lawyer. I'm excited to be back in McVay and to see how much the youth develop and grow within the program.

My name is Andrew Carman. I'm  currently a junior at Hamline studying Sociology and Communications and I enjoy being outside skateboarding or hanging with friends in my free time. I’ve been a part of McVay since my freshman year and it’s always been an amazing experience!

Hi! My name is Erin Connelly & I use she/her/hers pronouns. I am a sophomore at Hamline University and plan on majoring in communication studies with a double major or minor in sociology. I love music, sunshine, butterflies, and my dog! In my freetime you can find me playing with my dog, listening to music on vinyl, hanging out with friends, and facetiming my family. I am a fellow at McVay this year and I am so excited to become even more involved with this program.

I am a Junior at Hamline, majoring in legal studies with a minor in political science and a fellow at Liberty.

Hello! I'm a junior at Hamline studying chemistry and forensic science. In my free time, I like to play sports, bake, hang out with friends, and play the piano. This is my second year with McVay and I have learned so much already. I hope to continue growing and learning alongside our students.

Hello! I am Nou Lor and I’m a fellow at Mound Park. I am currently a senior majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Psychology. I’m so excited to graduate this coming spring. During my free-time, I like to sing, play guitar, and listen to music and to Hmong folktale and stories. 2020 has been a hard year for McVay and I miss seeing all the youth and staff. I am looking forward to 2021 and I hope we can see each other again in person doing activities and playing games together.

I am a senior majoring in Political Change & Advocacy and double minoring in Education and Non-Profit Management. I am passionate about the reformation of public schools and education policies. I hope to dedicate my efforts towards advocating for and improving the lives and education opportunities of underserved youth and their communities.

Kate is a Hamline Senior and a Fellow at Grace, double majoring in Music and Philosophy. Without programming this year, which Kate really misses, she spends her time working at the Hamline Central Service Desk, cooking with her roommates, and playing and writing lots of music.

Hello! I am Senior Fellow for Liberty at McVay I am a third-year at Hamline University. I am a Religion major with a minor in Business Analytics. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. We normally watch a movie, visit Gold Medal Park, or eat out together. I feel like we have a great group of student mentors this year and can't wait to build connections with the students!

I am a second year at Hamline studying business and economics. I like to read about history, culture, geography, and current events on international scales. In my free time, I enjoy taking walks with my friends, keeping in touch with my family back in Thailand, and cooking. I am currently a Fellow at the Mounds site and I am excited to work with staff and students from a diverse background. I look forward to being an active and positive member of this amazing organization, and a good role model for the students I encounter.

I am a senior at Hamline University majoring in Psychology. Some of my hobbies include hiking in the summer, exercising, reading, and, most recently, I have found joy in cooking. I also love traveling and exploring new places when I get the chance. I have been with McVay for three and a half years now and although times are different currently, I look forward to my last semester with McVay.

This is my fourth year at Hamline and working with McVay. In my free time I enjoy fishing and hunting as well as raising pigeons and fish. I love the outdoors so much that I am majoring in Environmental Studies. The site I am committed to is Mounds Park, and I love the energy there. A random fact about me is that I like playing PUBG which is a mobile gaming app.

I’m a senior this year majoring in psychology with minors in biology and religion. Aside from my studies, I love to spend time with my two dogs, read, play basketball, exercise, and spend quality time with family and friends. McVay has been the best opportunity that I’ve had at Hamline, and I’m very grateful to be a part of this partnership.

Hello! My name is Gashia Vue. I am a fourth year at Hamline majoring in Psychology with a minor in Public Health. I've been working with McVay for 3 years now and currently a senior fellow at the Mounds site. Ever since quarantine I have picked up the hobby of Hmong cross stitching called paj ntaub. Super excited to see if I can make an outfit out of it!

I’m a senior majoring in History with a minor in Education. Some facts about me: I’ve been in McVay for 2 years, I play on the university’s tennis team, and I am Karen (kuh-ren).

Hello, my name is Lay Wah. I am currently a junior and planning to major in Finance and Marketing. As of now, I am currently a member of the Hamline Men's Soccer team. To me, it is very important to be a part of McVay community because my favorite part as a staff member is to be a role model for the youth and to make sure that they find joy within this program!

Hello! My name is Alex Yang (he/him/his) and I am a second-year undergraduate student at Hamline University. I am majoring in Digital Media Arts and plan to use my major to advocate for marginalized communities. In the fall of 2020, I was the Social Media Associate responsible for running McVay's official Instagram account and am now the Communications Fellow.  My goal for McVay is that we stay virtually connected as a community despite all the hardship right now.