Student Advisory Board
The Georgetown Humanities Initiative is delighted to welcome a new cohort of undergraduate students who have been selected as Advisory Board Members for AY 2024-25. They will work closely with the Initiative’s Director to develop student-focused programming for Georgetown Humanities, participate in humanities events, and share their perspectives via articles for the Georgetown Humanities Initiative newsletter and website.
Advisory Board Members for AY 2024-25
Nico Cefalu C’27
Major in Government and Economics
I’m interested in exploring the intersection between the humanities and political ideology. I believe it is impossible to fully understand a political issue without first having a broad understanding of the historical and literary traditions that led up to that moment. To this end, I’m excited to engage with faculty and students to investigate how history and literature have contributed to their political self-perceptions.
Mason Friesen C‘27
Major in English and History
The humanities are important to me because they allow me to develop a greater understanding of what it means to be human. By studying the humanities, especially subjects such as English and history, I feel more connected to the world around me. And I believe that these subjects are providing me with the skills and resources I need to recognize and solve problems in the world.
Paulina Inglima C’27
Major in Classics; Minor in Journalism
I am passionate about exploring the power of storytelling through language, particularly through the lens of the ancient world. I see the humanities as a path for all to explore human connections. By participating in the Georgetown Humanities Initiative, I hope to facilitate dialogue within the Georgetown community.
Alexandra Lalli C’27
Major in English and American Studies
I have always had a love for the humanities, especially in the realm of literature and literary analysis. I enjoy discovering how the books we read shape the world around us and shed light on various perspectives and communities.
Rosaria Long C‘26
Major in International History
The humanities are important to me because humanities classes have shaped my academic interests, challenged my perspectives, and reminded me of what it means to be human. Studying the humanities provides an opportunity to situate individual experiences in a broader historical and cultural context, finding human connections across time and space.
Maria Mestre C’26
Major in American Studies; Minor in Art History and Spanish
The classes I have taken in the humanities have helped me take an interdisciplinary approach to exploring questions related to American identity and culture, especially through looking at art history and literature. Through the humanities, I’ve realized the depth of the topics that interest me and have had the opportunity to look at and connect a range of unique sources.
Margaret Sansone C‘27
Major in English and Government
I am a firm believer in the importance of the humanities because the value of being a careful reader and articulate writer transcends any specific profession. The humanities teach us how to think critically and express ourselves effectively through writing. These skills allow us to interact more deeply with one another and to understand the world around us.
Devon Wald C’28
Major in English
I am interested in the ways that the humanities reflect key truths about what it means to be human. I strive to identify commonalities that can encourage everyone to see people as human and not “other.”