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Brenna Bruffey 鈥�25 CLAS of Westminster, Md, earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with minors in Spanish and Sustainability. At Villanova, Brenna conducted research on the distribution of microplastics on Puerto Rican beaches and tidal flats with Lisa Rodrigues, PhD. She also worked with NASA DEVELOP, using remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to address environmental challenges. Her projects focused on urban heat islands in Cali, Colombia, and vulture conservation in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. During her Fulbright year, Brenna will use GIS to research flood management and mitigation in the Netherlands.

Jake Caselli '25 CLAS, of Franklin Township, N.J., graduated with a Bachelor of Science with majors in Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience and Humanities and minors in Business and Psychology. He was a member of Villanova鈥檚 Special Olympics committee, a volunteer at the Children鈥檚 Hospital of Philadelphia, and a research assistant in the Language Use and Variation Lab under Grant Berry, PhD. A recipient of a Villanova Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Jake completed an Honors senior thesis using electroencephalography (EEG) to examine the relationship between sound change detection at the neurophysiological level and speech adaptation. During his Fulbright year, Jake will conduct research on the neural basis of flow state and language mixing among French-English bilinguals in Montr茅al, Canada, before pursuing medical school.

Amelia 鈥淢imi鈥� Dioguardi 鈥�25 CLAS of Bend, Ore., earned a Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Science and minors in Biology, Global Health, Peace & Justice, and Humanities鈥攁n interdisciplinary education that reflects her passion for integrating science with social responsibility. At Villanova, Mimi held leadership roles with Special Olympics, the McNulty Institute for Women鈥檚 Leadership, POWER, Alpha Phi, and was a member of Villanova Blue Key. While researching Fulbright study opportunities, Mimi was drawn to LUT University鈥檚 Master鈥檚 Programme in Sustainability Science and Solutions in Finland. The program offered a unique opportunity to build on her interdisciplinary foundation while studying in a country recognized as a global leader in sustainability. After completing her two-year master鈥檚 program in Lappeenranta, she plans to return to the U.S. to pursue a career at the intersection of environmental science, social justice and public engagement. 

Andrew 鈥淒rew鈥� Doughan '25 MA, of Radnor, Pa., earned a Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Educational Policy. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and French from Vanderbilt University. After graduating from Vanderbilt, Drew worked as an assistant English teacher in two middle schools in France for an academic year and discovered his passion for international education. While at Villanova, he worked as a graduate assistant with the Office of Education Abroad and served on the Graduate Student Council. Ultimately, Drew intends to work as a K-12 teacher in Philadelphia's public schools before pursuing a career in educational policy and administration.

Ava Eberly 鈥�25 CLAS of Highlands Ranch, Colo., earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and Geography. While at Villanova, Ava worked as a Zero Waste Coordinator intern, promoting sustainability through outreach and waste diversion initiatives. She was also active in 蜜桃TV Club Running, serving as women鈥檚 vice president in 2023 and competing in regional and national events. Ava received a Fulbright Open Study Award to Denmark, where she will pursue a Master of Science in Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation, and Adaptation at the University of Copenhagen. She will conduct thesis research on post-capitalist ecological economies and their potential to inform climate and economic policy in both the U.S. and Denmark. Following the Fulbright year and completion of the master鈥檚 degree, Ava plans to pursue a career developing policy with governments and intergovernmental organizations.

Mawutor Fiavey '25 CLAS, of Nutley, N.J., earned a Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Science, a minor in Sociology, and a certificate in Business. At Villanova, he served as the University mascot through the cheer and mascot program and co-chaired the Service Learning Community. Mawutor also volunteered with organizations such as ACLAMO, a non-profit that provides after-school tutoring for Latino and local students, and Currently Trending, a mentorship program for Philadelphia-area high school students. His years studying Spanish and growing up in predominantly Hispanic communities formed a lasting appreciation for the culture and inspired him to apply for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Spain. After completing his Fulbright year, Mawutor plans to attend dental school and hopes to apply his teaching experience to promote oral health awareness and expand access to care in both English and Spanish-speaking communities.

Emma Grabenstetter 鈥�25 CLAS of Santa Barbara, Calif., earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with minors in Peace and Justice and Sustainability Studies. At Villanova, Emma studied abroad through summer programs in Prague and Greece, as well as an immersive course in Rome鈥攅xperiences that sparked her interest in service abroad. She was a leader on Villanova鈥檚 women鈥檚 water polo team and worked with underprivileged youth as a swim instructor and at a youth wheelchair sports camp. Inspired by these service experiences, Emma applied for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Malta, where she will teach English during the 2025鈥�26 academic year. Upon returning to the United States, she plans to attend law school and pursue a career in international law focused on underserved communities.

Meredith Green 鈥�25 CLAS of Hinsdale, Ill., earned a Bachelor of Arts in Public Service and Administration and Humanities, with a minor in Writing and Rhetoric. At Villanova, Meredith was active in Special Olympics for three years and served as vice president: foundation for Delta Gamma, where she supported the Service for Sight philanthropy and organized service opportunities for chapter members. In 2024, she received the Religion and Public Life Fellowship from the Eleanor H. McCullen Center for Law, Religion and Public Policy and the Villanova Center for Political Theology to support her work as a research assistant on an anthology of female philosophers with Christian backgrounds. Meredith鈥檚 experience tutoring elementary students through Villanova鈥檚 RUIBAL program, along with helping her brother learn English after his adoption from China, inspired her to apply for a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award. After her Fulbright year, she plans to pursue a career in the nonprofit sector.

Allison Hafner 鈥�25 CLAS of Macungie, Pa., earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in Education and Disability Studies. While at Villanova, Allison was involved with Special Olympics, most recently serving as Director of Competition. She also served as a Blue Key tour guide for four years. Beyond campus, she worked with Camelot for Children, a nonprofit organization in Allentown, Pa. that provides inclusive social programming and summer camps for children with disabilities. Motivated by a desire to explore global education systems and promote cross-cultural understanding, Allison applied for a Fulbright grant and looks forward to the teaching and cultural opportunities ahead. She plans on pursuing a career as a special education teacher upon her return to the United States. 

Alexandra Hamilton 鈥�25 CLAS of Hermosa Beach, Calif., earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Peace and Justice. At Villanova, Alexandra participated in Teach For America's Ignite Fellow Program, providing tutoring sessions to K鈥�5 students in underserved schools across the country. In the summer of 2024, she was an Uncommon Schools Summer Teaching Fellow, teaching eighth-grade Summer Academy鈥攁n experience that sparked her interest in teaching abroad for post-graduation opportunities. This fall, Alexandra will begin graduate studies at Stanford University鈥檚 Teacher Education Program, pursuing a Master鈥檚 in Elementary Education with a continued focus on educational justice.

April Luders 鈥�25 CLAS of Lynnfield, Mass., earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Spanish. At Villanova, April served as a student ambassador for the Department of Criminology and Sociology, public relations chair for the Pre-Law Society, and was a member of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society. She was also inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the nation鈥檚 most prestigious academic honor society. April studied abroad in Seville, Spain, and applied her Spanish skills while volunteering as a mentor with Mighty Writers, supporting a Spanish-speaking student. As a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant, she will teach in the Canary Islands during the 2025鈥�26 academic year. After Fulbright, she plans to attend law school.

Tyler Moore 鈥�25 CLAS, of Northeast Pa., earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science with a specialization in Quantitative Business. At Villanova, he was involved in Blue Key, serving as a tour guide, new member development chair, and senior director of Admitted Students Day. He also held roles in the Student Government Association, wrote for The Villanovan, worked in the Office of the President, and served as an orientation counselor for the New Student Orientation Program. His interest in the Fulbright English Teaching Assistant program was sparked by his experience as an Opus Prize ambassador for the South Sudan delegation in 2023. After completing his Fulbright year, Moore plans to pursue a master鈥檚 degree and a career in higher education administration.

Erin Mulvey 鈥�25 CLAS of Reading, Mass., earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with minors in Disability Studies and Medical Ethics. At Villanova, Erin conducted research in the Kraut Lab, studying phase separation of ubiquitin-proteasome system shuttle proteins. She presented her findings at the 2024 Protein Society Annual Symposium in Vancouver as both a flash talk speaker and poster presenter. During her Fulbright year, Erin will pursue a Master of Research in Advanced Biological Sciences at the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom, focusing on immune cell interactions in autoimmune conditions such as multiple sclerosis and inflammatory bowel disease. She also served as Director of Human Resources for Villanova鈥檚 Special Olympics Fall Festival. While in the UK, Erin plans to collaborate with inclusion and disability advocacy organizations, including Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association and Special Olympics Great Britain. Following her Fulbright, she intends to apply to medical school and pursue a career as a physician-scientist specializing in immunology.

Madeline Ochabillo 鈥�21 CLAS of Elkins Park, Pa., earned a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education. As an undergraduate, Madeline was a leader in the Student Labor Action Movement, a chapter of United Students Against Sweatshops, where she helped lead campaigns to improve labor conditions both domestically and abroad. A semester abroad in Chile during her junior year sparked her passion for international education. After graduation, she worked as a substitute teacher across the School District of Philadelphia before teaching 9th-grade U.S. History and coaching the running club at First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School. She now serves as an admissions counselor at Chestnut Hill College, educating high school students on post-secondary options. With a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Spain, Madeline hopes to gain new perspectives on education through cross-cultural exchange and plans to apply these insights to her future work in education in the U.S.

Emma Stecher 鈥�25 CLAS of San Francisco, Calif., earned a Bachelor of Arts, Honors, in Psychology with minors in Latin American Studies, Political Science and English. At Villanova, Emma was involved with POWER through the Office of Health Promotion, the McNulty Institute for Women鈥檚 Leadership and Community Outreach of Villanova. She served as an undergraduate research assistant in the STAR Lab under Deena Weisberg, PhD, a teaching facilitator in the Honors Program and vice president of wellness for Villanova鈥檚 chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta. Emma鈥檚 international experiences at Cambridge University and in Costa Rica inspired her to apply for a Fulbright, with support from faculty mentors. She plans to pursue a master鈥檚 degree in counseling psychology with a concentration in Latinx counseling in the United States.

Paige Thaler 鈥�25 VSB, of Minneapolis, Minn., earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, along with a minor in International Business. A dedicated language learner, Paige began studying Chinese in fifth grade and continued through college. She co-founded Villanova鈥檚 Chinese Culture Club to celebrate and share Chinese language and traditions on campus and served as president of the International Business Society. She was also active in the Villanova Sales Club, Consulting Leadership Council, and Chamber Strings. Although she ultimately declined her Fulbright English Teaching Assistant grant, Paige remains committed to language learning and fostering cross-cultural understanding throughout her career in business.

Becca Wang 鈥�25 CLAS, of Middletown, Del., graduated summa cum laude in May with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Chinese Studies. She received the Anna May Wong Medallion of Excellence in Chinese Studies and was awarded the U.S. Department of State鈥檚 Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, which supported her study of Mandarin in Taipei during the summer of 2024. At Villanova, Becca co-founded the Chinese Culture Club, tutored fellow students in Mandarin, and held leadership roles with the McNulty Institute for Women鈥檚 Leadership, the Villanova Irish Dance Team, New Student Orientation, and Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. As a Fulbright English Teaching Fellow, she will teach in Pingtung County, Taiwan, and hopes to incorporate her commitment to language access into a future career in foreign service or immigration law.

Kaitlin Zheng '25 CLAS, of New York City, N.Y., graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and minors in Sociology and Communication. She served as president of Villanova鈥檚 Food Recovery Network for all four years, re-establishing the chapter after the COVID-19 interruption. She was also involved in the Mission and Social Justice Committee and the Food Sustainability Initiative Committee. Inspired by her study abroad experience in Florence, Italy, and her identity as a Taiwanese-Fuzhounese American, she will begin her Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in Kaohsiung, Taiwan鈥攈er family鈥檚 hometown.