Authentic Leadership Fellows

Olivia Ames '27

Olivia is a sophomore from Arlington, Virginia majoring in Public Policy. She plans on applying to the William and Mary BA+MPP program this year. Olivia is interested in all forms of policy and hoping to narrow her scope through the experience of her internship. Her favorite on-campus activities include visiting the Williamsburg Farmer's Market, sitting on Sunken Garden to watch all the dogs, and attending chapter meetings for Alpha Phi Omega, her service fraternity. Olivia recently served on Pledge Staff for APO, welcoming the new Stratton pledge class of 108 members to the fraternity. She valued forming connections with new people she met through interesting conversations. Outside of school, Olivia can be found collecting the 5 dollar birds from Target, reading non-fiction books (currently she is reading one about the evolution of modern first ladies), and learning Ukrainian to further connect with her student in her weekly volunteer work with ENGin.

Carolyn Bohnert '26

Carolyn Bohnert is a sophomore from Arlington, Virginia. She is majoring in Business Analytics and minoring in Environment & Sustainability. She is so excited to be part of the program, as she believes it will help her gain leadership and intrapersonal skills that she will take with her for the rest of her life!

Jennifer Buyer '26

Jennifer Buyer (she/her) is a sophomore at The College of William and Mary from Wilmette, Illinois. She is pursuing a major in Business Analytics with a minor in Data and Public Health, both of which she plans to apply in her future career. Beyond the classroom, Jennifer is the devoted leader of the HeadStart program for William and Mary’s chapter of Circle K International (CKI), a proud member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, and an enthusiastic player on the Club Tennis A Team. She especially enjoys spending her time reading to children through the HeadStart organization, as she holds the belief that early literacy establishes a strong foundation for academic achievement. Jennifer is excited to live and work in Washington DC this summer because she is confident that the experience will deeply enhance her knowledge of the processes that encompass day-to-day business operations. She cannot wait to explore all of the opportunities that Washington DC has to offer, as well as to be a part of the bustling city.

Reagan Downey '26

Reagan Downey is a sophomore from Birmingham, AL double majoring in linguistics and marketing. On campus she works for the Writing and Communication Center where she works to help foster confidence in students with writing assignments and as a Teaching Assistant for the Linguistics Program. She is primarily interested in community education, museum studies, and connecting people to resources.

Anna Fleischauer '25

Anna Fleischauer is a rising senior from Nokesville, Virginia. She is a proud transfer student majoring in history with hopes to attend law school after graduation. On campus, Anna is the honor chair of her social sorority, an enthusiastic tour guide and Griffin Ambassador, and a member of Vox: Planned Parenthood Generation Action. She also works at the front desk of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and enjoys connecting with potential students every day. This summer, Anna is interning at Lawfty Law, an injury law firm based in D.C. She is excited to gain invaluable personal and professional development this summer through the Authentic Leadership program and her internship.

Caroline Hoerichs '26

Caroline is a rising senior at William & Mary. She is majoring in Government and minoring in Sociology. On campus she is enjoys tutoring with Griffin School Partnerships. Outside of school she enjoys reading and running.

Ema Stankova '26

Ema Stankova, a junior at William & Mary, is pursuing a Psychology major with a minor in Kinesiology. Originally from Prague, Czech Republic, Ema is an international student passionate about understanding the human mind and body. She is thrilled to join William & Mary’s DC Semester Program in Summer 2025, where she looks forward to gaining hands-on experience. Ema brings a diverse background to her studies, having interned at a neurologist’s practice in the Summer of 2024, which further inspired her ambition to one day start her practice as a psychologist. Outside of academics, Ema loves staying active, particularly through hiking, and she is a coffee enthusiast. A fun fact about Ema: she was a member of the Czech National Junior Badminton Team. She also has home two cats uniquely named after Olympic host cities, including Vancouver, born in 2010.

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Olufisola "Fisola" Oyerokun '28

Fisola Oyerokun is a freshman at William & Mary. He is in ROTC and is involved in the Agape Christian fellowship on campus. Currently for academics, he is taking Intro to Public Policy, 2024 Presidential Contest, Spanish, and 2 ROTC classes. He heavily looks forward to studying in Washington D.C. over the summer. He hopes to secure an internship at a congressional office on Capitol Hill or at a think tank/public policy research institution.

Anupriya Roy '27

Anupriya is a sophomore at William & Mary currently studying Government and Psychology. She is interested in international and civil law, and plans to pursue a law degree after graduation. At William & Mary, she is a confidential advocate at The Haven, a resource center for those impacted by relationship violence and harassment. She is also the philanthropy director of Kappa Kappa Gamma, a role that involves spreading awareness about her chapter's philanthropies and creating service opportunities. Outside of academics and extracurricular activities, Anupriya enjoys nature walks and listening to music. This summer she hopes to gain more experience in the international defense sector.

Julia Swearer is a rising senior at William & Mary majoring in International Relations and minoring in Economics. On campus, she has participated in the Student Environmental Action Club, Reves Microstory Workshop, and is a new Griffin Ambassador. Julia is excited to be interning this summer at SelectUSA within the Global Markets division at the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. She is interested in international politics and economics, trade policy, human rights, and immigration.

Fabian Shelton '28

Fabian is a Freshman at the College of William & Mary studying international relations in the Joint Degree Programme with St. Andrews; additionally, Fabian plans upon enrolling in law school upon subsequent completion of his undergraduate degree. He is participating in the Summer 2025 Study in D.C. Summer Institute within the Authentic Leadership cohort. Fabian is involved in College clubs such as the fencing club, climbing club, and swim club. He is captivated with political theory and geopolitics, with an emphasis in global leadership. Outside of academics, Fabian partakes in a variety of hobbies, especially outdoor activities. He enjoys swimming, paddle-boarding, bike riding, and camping.

Reagan Downey '26

Reagan Downey is a sophomore from Birmingham, AL double majoring in linguistics and marketing. On campus she works for the Writing and Communication Center where she works to help foster confidence in students with writing assignments and as a Teaching Assistant for the Linguistics Program. She is primarily interested in community education, museum studies, and connecting people to resources.