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Celin Hidalgo

Celin Hidalgo is a current senior studying Astrophysics, Art History, and Mathematics, with plans to pursue her PhD in the Astrophysical Sciences upon graduation. Celin is a proud Cuban immigrant, and is passionate about issues of identity for Latinx and Hispanic communities.

Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell

Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell is a family medicine and urgent care physician coming to us from Reno, Nevada, where she is also, among many other things, the Medical Director of Community Engagement and Health Equity with Carbon Health and Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. Aside from her medical work, Dr. BCW is passionate about sharing health information in non-traditional ways through her YouTube series, Beyond Clinical Walls, as well as a multitude of national media appearances and continued, deep involvement with her community.

Elie Honig

Elie Honig is currently a CNN Senior Legal Analyst who also had a 14-year career as a state and federal prosecutor. Elie has written a national best-selling book, developed an Emmy-nominated CNN piece, and currently teaches at Rutgers, his undergraduate alma mater.

Essence Carson

Essence Carson. A New Jersey native, is a 13-year WNBA veteran, All-Star, World Champion, philanthropist, community activist, and currently a senior manager at the world-renowned Motown Records.

Hal Stern

Hal Stern, VP and Head of Technology for Janssen’s R&D. Hal has a storied career in the discovery and development of pharmaceutical drugs, and has also spent a significant amount of time in the technology and software industry as the co-inventor of eleven U.S. patents.

Michael Quinn

Michael Quinn, a current senior that transferred to Rutgers in the fall of 2021. On campus, Michael is involved with acting, community service, and mental health advocacy.

Thomas Turcich

Tom Turcich is the tenth person to walk around the world, and his dog, Savannah, is the first to do so. He returned home just this summer after traveling twenty-five thousand miles over the past seven years, while also photographing his experiences across thirty-eight countries and six continents. Today, Tom is here to share more about the lessons of perseverance, kindness, and humanity that he learned along this incredible journey.