Melissa Mahfouz, a junior in the School of International Service (SIS), has been an engaged campus leader at American University, immersing herself in addressing social justice issues affecting the community. For two years, Melissa has served as Co-Chair of the Community of Learners Advancing in Spanish and English (CLASE), a program dedicated to a language and cultural exchange between students and the janitorial and cafeteria staff of the university, in efforts to reduce the communication barrier between these populations. Under Melissa’s leadership, the program has expanded from direct service to broader skills and advocacy around employment, leadership development, and education.
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Melissa Mahfouz, American University, Washington DC
The Swearer Award has provided me with such an incredible venue for advocacy. At Penn, I've had the chance to speak to faculty, students, and alumni who are interested more than ever in supporting the civic mission of higher education.
-Mei Elansary, University of Pennsylvania, recipient of Campus Compact's Swearer Student Humanitarian Award