Claress Bahamundi '27
Claress Bahamundi (she/her/hers) is from Yonkers, NY, double majoring in Education Policy and Psychology. She is deeply passionate about social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that everyone deserves to feel a sense of belonging in their community and pride in their individual identities. Claress is a fellow for the “In Community: Connecting Across Differences” project, which aims to promote institutional cultural sensitivity, literacy, and awareness in the Swarthmore community through empathy and understanding. Outside of her work, Claress is an avid photographer, reader, and foodie, always on the lookout for new recipes and restaurants to explore.
Tobias Cen '28
Tobias Cen (he/him/his) is from New York City. He regards DEI initiatives and social justice as crucial to building resilient and united communities. Tobias is part of the “Inclusion at Work: Diversity in Careers” project, which aims to explore DEI topics related to career exploration and opportunities. Outside of working on his IFEI project, Tobias can be seen studying with his friends at Cornell library or strolling in the Crum Woods.
Olivia Eaton '28
Olivia Eaton (she/her/hers), from Plymouth Meeting, PA, is planning on studying Neuroscience and anthropology at Swarthmore. As someone who comes from a mixed racial background, she strongly believes in promoting communion among those of different ethnicities, cultures, socio-economic classes and communities in order to come to a greater understanding of all perspectives of life. Her IEFI project is "Inclusion at Work: Diversity in Careers", a project which plans to promote diverse spaces for Swarthmore students to find employment and bring awareness to job resources from past minority alumni and current administration. For self care, you can find Olivia painting, singing, dancing, or even playing the oboe in her spare time!
Annie Hauze '27
Annie Hauze is an education major from Pomfret, VT. She believes strongly in the power of art as a tool to highlight and celebrate difference and diversity in our community. Last year she explored some of the vast history and art of the Lenape people as a part of the "Powering the Narrative Through Art" project, and she looks forward to forming new relationships to build upon her first steps. The "P9" project aims to commission a Lenape artist to create a piece of art to live at Swarthmore, honoring the original stewards of the land. Annie appreciates the healing power of art, and enjoys practicing self care by painting large portraits of her favorite TV characters (i.e. Psych’s Shawn Spencer).
Joie Romelus '27
Joie Romelus (she/her/hers), is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is pursuing a double major in Economics and a special honors major in Theatre and Religion at Swarthmore College. She is deeply committed to the belief that there is no singular "Black experience," but rather a rich tapestry of individual Black stories, each one unique and valuable. This perspective has inspired her project, “Mining for Solutions”, at the Black Cultural Center, where she is dedicated to fostering dialogue, amplifying silenced voices, and creating a platform for meaningful, transformative conversations. Beyond her work as a fellow, Joie enjoys crafting artisanal beverages, exploring the vibrant culinary scene of downtown Philadelphia, and unwinding with her favorite anime series.
Emma Shi '28
Emma Shi (she/her/hers) is from northern New Jersey and plans to double major in Art History and Engineering. She believes in the power of art as a medium for social justice, and the importance of creating a platform to learn about and embrace the diverse backgrounds here on campus. In exploration of the intersection between art and activism, Emma is a fellow for the “Power the Narrative Through Art Project: (P9)”. For self care, Emma enjoys spending time watching TV shows and calling her friends back home.
