Two University of Iowa (UI) College of Education students, Olga Colmenero Carrillo and Josie Mbaye, are using their personal experiences of growth, international exploration, and educational challenges to create positive change and address learning barriers in their home state of Iowa.
Carrillo and Mbaye were recently featured in an article published by UI’s International Programs. The following excerpt is from that article:
“Recently awarded a prestigious Gilman Alumni Changemaker Grant by the Gilman International Scholarship Program, they are set to launch a community initiative called All Voices. This project aims to support volunteer English teachers through comprehensive training and provide free tutoring for English language learners - a project that embodies the Gilman program's core mission: empowering students to leverage global experiences into meaningful local change, breaking down barriers, and creating educational opportunities for underserved communities.”