Outstanding Master’s Student Award In Community Impact

This award celebrates master’s students who have significantly contributed to Northeastern’s community, displaying a commitment to instigating positive change within and beyond the academic sphere.

2024 Honorees

Alisa Chen

College of Social Sciences and Humanities

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Alisa Chen

College of Social Sciences and Humanities

Recognized for efforts to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the departmental, university, and local Boston communities. From peer mentoring and tutoring multilingual writers who hail from Northeastern’s international population, to serving as a writing specialist for low-income and students of color from Boston-area high schools, Alisa’s work exemplifies experiential learning model.

Jamie Klag

Bouvé College of Health Sciences

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Jamie Klag

Bouvé College of Health Sciences

Recognized for her impactful contributions to the community and research in pediatric motor speech disorders. Through Jamie’s work in the Speech Motor Impairment and Learning (SMILe) Lab, she has not only advanced the field but also enhanced her leadership by training and mentoring new assistants. Her commitment extends beyond the lab, evident in her initiatives for World CP Day and involvement in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month, aimed at improving communication for individuals with cerebral palsy.

LeAnn Mendoza

Khoury College of Computer Sciences

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LeAnn Mendoza

Khoury College of Computer Sciences

Recognized for her leadership in technology and dedication to promoting diversity. With a foundation in Bioengineering from UC San Diego, LeAnn has made significant strides in supporting women in tech as Chair and Founder of the ACM-W Student Chapter, enhancing community through impactful events and mentorship programs.