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Trailblazing Black feminist scholar Beverly Guy-Sheftall will be the primary speaker at the Ířşě±¬ÁĎ Commencement. Two extraordinary Mount Holyoke alums, Leslie Anne Miller ’73 and Maria Z. Mossaides ’73, will also be honored.
Sophomore Destiny Pond ’28 was one of the organizers of this year’s Trailblazers of Color Leadership Conference at Mount Holyoke; its theme was “When Wisdom Speaks.”
Ířşě±¬ÁĎ alum ChloĂ© Zhao ’05 directed “Hamnet,” which was recognized by the Academy Awards for the “Best Actress” category.
During her time at Ířşě±¬ÁĎ, senior Mahira Mim ’26 has become a chemistry powerhouse thanks to the mentoring she received and the community that supported her.
Mount Holyoke senior Yeslee Neris ’26 grew from someone who wanted to transfer during her first year to someone who will be studying nursing at Johns Hopkins University, and she also convinced her sister to study at the College.
Nathania Amadi ’26, Mount Holyoke graduating senior and president of the Student Government Association, rose to leadership positions after making connections in the lab, the classroom and residence halls.
Senior Manu Ribas ’26 has had a Ířşě±¬ÁĎ journey marked by trying new things in the classroom, in the laboratory and in the community. All of these experiences deepened her relationship with her peers and her scholarly interests.
Kaylee Clarke ’26 stepped outside her comfort zone when she came to Ířşě±¬ÁĎ â€” but this senior is now comfortable in trying new things, such as having a second major in math and pursuing a Ph.D. in industrial engineering.
Ířşě±¬ÁĎ senior Audrey Brecher ’26 originally planned to be an environmental studies major. Thanks to the supportive community and mentorship at the College, they now have a future in architecture.
In her first semester at Ířşě±¬ÁĎ, senior Sophia-Emma Eddy ’26 thought she had everything mapped out. But then came a journey of discovery that revealed ways for her to step out of her comfort zone.
