Melanie Young
Host Site: The Motivational Edge
Home Campus: North
Major: Early Childhood Education
My name is Melanie Young, I am a mix of Native American half Cherokee and Half Quechuan and Partly Colombia I was raised in my god family after my mother’s passing from cancer. I am studying at Miami Dade College North Campus. I graduated and achieved my Associate's Degree in Arts in Special Education K-12 on May 4 th, 2019 being a First-Generation Student. Currently, I am studying for a Bachelor of Arts pursuing in Early Childhood Education. However, I have also been approved to minor in Administration of Education. I have a passion and strong pursuit to help motivate and encourage the path of education for the next generation's goals and love to help others in any impact needed. I will be working alongside The Motivational Edge as a CLF employee. My Goal is to help bring a positive encouragement impact to those around me and make a difference to those in need. I will take high dedication and methods to be diligent yet passionate to help the children and adults in my environment. Here I will work hard to build a strong purpose and success in my field.
Sara Dhorasoo
Host Site: Affirming Youth
Title: Social Media Fellow
Home Campus: Wolfson
Major: Mass Communication/ journalism
I am 19. I am French, I grew up in Paris and relocated to Miami Beach in 2022. I was in the dance school, “Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Paris” (CRR) from 11 to 16 years old. I love dance, cheerleading, and gymnastics! I was a volunteer at the Kitty Campus in 2023, I love animals, and I have an adorable puppy! I graduated from Miami Beach Senior High in 2023, and I am currently studying Mass Communication and Journalism at MDC Wolfson campus. I am a staff writer for The Reporter, a senator of Wolfson’s Student Government Association, and a Civic Leadership Fellow.
Fiorella Lara
Host Site: Catalyst Miami
Title: Program Assistant Fellow
Home Campus: Padron
My name is Fiorella Lara, I was born in Miami but I am of Chilean and Ecuadorian descent. I’m a freshman at MDC pursuing a Biology major so I can devote myself to aiding others
Joleany Sobino
Host Site: Pelican Harbor Seabird Station
Title: Administrative Fellow
Home Campus: Hialeah
Major: Pre-Veterinary Science
I am a Miami Dade College Freshman with a Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Biology Major. I am a friendly, artistic, curious, dedicated, and caring person. I am advancing my knowledge of animals and ways I can learn more about caring for them. I hope to transfer to the University of Florida to continue studying Veterinary Medicine and get accepted to vet school one day. I strive to become an exotic veterinarian and help rehabilitate many different kinds of animals!
Mateo Rivera
Host Site: The Cleo Institute
Title: Program Assistant Fellow
Home Campus: Wolfson
Major: Political Science
My name is Mateo Rivera, I am a first-year political science major. I was born in Coral Springs and raised in West Palm Beach and recently moved to Miami. I hope to experience as much as I can in the CLF program. I try to learn as much as I can to help others in need.
Onely Mendez
Host Site: Citizens for a Better South Florida
Title: Program Assistant and Education Fellow
Home Campus: Wolfson Campus
Major: Paralegal Studies
I was born and raised in Venezuela. In my country I worked as a volunteer in the prevention of domestic violence in women's communities, giving talks and workshops. I lived for 3 years in Chile and I was certified in a Monitor program for the prevention of family violence and human trafficking. My activities are educating migrant communities and doing urban interventions to raise awareness. I have been living in Miami for 3 years and studying EAP English at Wolfson Campus, my goal is to be a paralegal to support migrant communities about their rights and responsibilities as inhabitants of this country, in addition to raising awareness of the care and protection of our home "the earth ".I firmly believe that when you emigrate you have the responsibility to be a significant contribution to the country that welcomes you.