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Project Co-Director
Dr. Baggetta is an associate professor in the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University.
Project Co-Director
Dr. Baggetta is an associate professor in the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University.
Project Co-Director
Dr. Fulton is an associate professor in the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University.
Project Manager
Julie Beasley is a Ph.D. student and project manager for the Observing Civic Engagement project.
Project Administrator
Dr. Woodward is a visiting professor in the Department of English at Indiana University and project administrator for the Observing Civic Engagement project.
Data Analyst
Jordan Hunter is a Ph.D. student at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and data analyst for the Obseving Civic Engagement project.
Internship Opportunity
We are adding to our research team and hiring interns for both our summer and fall 2023 positions(for between 10 – 29 hours/week). We are looking for undergraduate or graduate students who reside in Bloomington and have an interest in civic engagement, social science, and quantitative research.
Interested students can reach out to Julie Beasley on LinkedIn or via e-mail at julabeas@iu.edu.
Tyler is a sophomore majoring in Environmental Management, minoring in Cinema and Media Studies, Water Resource Policy, and Science and Management. Tyler is an alumnus of the Civic Leaders Center, has interned for the City of Noblesville, and has volunteered for many organizations in Hamilton County.
Claire's incredible bio is coming soon!
Avery's incredible bio is coming soon!
Paige Benner is a junior at the O'Neill School majoring in Policy Analysis, minoring in international studies, and pursuing a certificate in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies from IUPUI. Paige is a civic leader alumnus, has interned for the Indiana chapter of Common Cause, and has an op-ed published in the Indy Star about civic engagement.
Justus Bowman
Justus's incredible bio is coming soon!
Matthew is pursuing a Master's in Public Affairs (MPA) with a concentration in Nonprofit Managment. He is involved in the O'Neill Service Corps where he studies the impacts of income inequality in the City of Bloomington. He also works on the development team at Monroe County United Ministries.
Nayeli Campos
Nayelli is currently an undergraduate student at Indiana University Bloomington pursuing a major in Law Public Policy with a Financial Literacy minor. Nayelli is involved in with Latinos Unidos and Women in Law. She dedicates her summers to community service and at her local library.
Anna Carstens
Anna Carstens is an undergraduate student from Minneapolis, Minnesota studying Nonprofit Management. Anna is involved in several student organizations on campus including Women in Government, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, and the Civic Leaders Center.
Griffin's incredible bio is coming soon!
Valeria Colmenarez is a freshman on the pre-law track at Indiana University pursuing an Economic Consulting and Finance major with a Media Persuasion minor. Outside the classroom, she is an active member of an IU student-run literary magazine, the Civic Leaders Center, and a tutor for the K204 program at the Kelley School of Business.
Sterling's incredible bio is coming soon!
Louis Gallegos is an undergraduate at Indiana University Bloomington, a Hudson & Holland Scholar at the O'Neill School, a member of the Civic Leaders Center, and is expected to graduate with a Law and Public Policy and Environmental Management degree.
Owen has a BA in Digital Cinema Production from DePaul University, he also earned his certification in Full-Scale Web Development from UCLA Extension, and program-specific certifications from Codecademy. In 2023, Owen was the Administrator for Absentee by Mail for Marion County. In his free time, he performs stand-up comedy, trains Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai, and spends time with his dogs Grace and Pinecone.
Sydney is a third year Law & Public Policy and Spanish student on the pre-law track. She works as a Peer Educator in the O’Neill Career Hub and has been involved in the Civic Leaders Center, Students for Equity in Public Affairs, O’Neill Study Abroad, and interned for the campus Peace Corps representative.
Eva is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in the Biology of Diseases and a Healthcare Management and Policy minor. She is an executive member of Hutton's New Generation Leader Association as a Volunteer Coordinator and a UTA in Dr. Kawata's Neuroscience Lab. She enjoys helping out whenever possible volunteering at organizations around Bloomington and in Indianapolis.
Mallory Hockemeyer
Mallory Hockemeyer is a sophomore majoring in Global Studies and Germanic Studies while earning a certificate in Nonprofit Management. Outside of classes, Mallory is involved in student organizations including Chi Alpha, the Student Athletic Board, and she volunteers as a high school youth group leader. Mallory also serves on a fundraising team to support an international nonprofit called Destiny Rescue.
Lady Loveday is a Ph.D. student dedicated to exploring tax policy, welfare programs, labor supply, tax enforcement, and public finance. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Brigham Young University (BYU). Her academic and professional pursuits are driven by a commitment to understanding and improving the mechanisms of public finance and tax systems.
Leslie Lara
Leslie Lara is a junior studying Law and Public Policy with a minor in psychology. Leslie is an active member of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority Inc. and participates in the Lily Scholars Network during her studies at Indiana University.
Cheyenne is a graduate student obtaining a Master of Public Affairs concentrating in Community and Economic Development. Cheyenne's goal is to provide communities with the opportunities and resources needed to thrive. She currently interns with Summit Hill Community Development Corporation and Wonderlab.
Maleeha is a freshman studying Environmental Management and Law and Public Policy. Outside of school Maleeha is the Executive Director of Susuaville and is a member of Students for a New Green World.
Macey's incredible bio is coming soon!
Larson's incredible bio is coming soon!
Ashlea Raemer
Ashlea's incredible bio is coming soon!
Karl is a PhD Student at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
Riya's incredible bio is coming soon!
Alexa Weber
Alexa Weber is a freshman at Indiana University pursuing a major in Healthcare Management and Policy with a minor in Business. Alexa also participates in Hutton Honors College while studying at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
Aya's incredible bio is coming soon!
Drew Yeager
Drew Yeager is an undergraduate at Indiana University Bloomington, a Leasing Professional at Campus Life & Style, Parliamentarian and Off-Campus Housing Representative of the IU Student Body Congress, and is expected to graduate with an Environmental Management degree in 2026. Drew has had a lifetime dedication to nonprofit organizations locally and internationally, as well as a passion for civic responsibility and engagement.