Democracy Fellows with the Madison Center for Civic Engagement play a key role in fostering active citizenship and constructive discourse on campus. Trained in the art of facilitating difficult conversations, Democracy Fellows use their expertise in helping first-year students in the Better Conversations Together program build their civic dialogue skills through having conversations that promote civility, productivity, and understanding across political divides. Additionally, they play a pivotal role in organizing civic engagement events, town halls, and workshops, ensuring the campus community is well-prepared for upcoming elections through the nonpartisan Dukes Vote program. Democracy Fellows represent JMU as student ambassadors at high-profile events. Fellows come from all majors on campus.
Lia Bee
2028 - Kinesiology
Regan Boling
2027 - Political Science & Justice Studies
Caden Cole VanValkenburg
2027 - Computer Science
Cassie Couch
2027 - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Sarah Cestare
2027 - Political Science
Brady Dunn
2029 - WRTC & Political Science
Grace Dunn
2029 - Political Science
Alexander Hernandez
2029 - Psychology
Holly Jahn
2028 - Intelligence Analysis & SMAD
Gabby King
2028 - Biotechnology
Matthew Kitts
2027 - Geography & Political Science
Barcot Kumilachew
2028 - Social Work
Olivia Lattanze
2029 - Political Science
Tadhg Leahy
2027 - ISAT
Kassidy Murphy
2026 - SMAD
Emma Notarnicola
2028 - International Affairs & SMAD
Natalie Ripic
2028 - Justice Studies
Gram Sher
2027 - Political Science & Public Administration
Liv Smith
2028 - Political Science
Olivia Smith
2027 - Public Administration
Caroline Spurling
2027 - WRTC
Kamdyn Vujevic
2029 - International Affairs & Spanish
Adam Webb
2027 - Political Science
