05/16/2026
Today we celebrate three outstanding student leaders from the Office of Civic Engagement whose impact on campus and in our community will be felt for years to come.
✨ Jayden McQueen — After three years with Civic Engagement, Jayden leaves an incredible legacy of leadership and service. As a JOIP Intern, she lead the Civic Lab, Civic Tapestries, Coffee & Conversations, Civic Heroes Summer Camp, and Democracy Project while supporting every other initiative in our office. She regularly represented Civic Engagement at conferences, advocated for fellow students, and helped raise support for the Trojan Pantry alongside many other campus leadership roles.
🎓 B.S. in Political Science, minor in Leadership Development
✨ Timaya Brown — Timaya began as one of our most dedicated volunteers, serving more than 50 hours during the 2025-26 year across our food security programs before becoming student lead for Campus Kitchens Meal Prep & Delivery and Backpack for Kids this year.
🎓 B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Psychology, Nursing, and Health Sciences
✨ Janiah Anderson — As a Civic Engagement intern this semester, Janiah focused on student engagement and strengthening our resource hub to help students build connection, belonging, and support on campus.
🎓 B.S. in Human Services, minor in Applied Health Sciences
Thank you, Jayden, Timaya, and Janiah, for the passion, leadership, and care you brought to our students and community. We wish you all the best in your next chapter and know you’ll serve your future communities well. 🖤❤️⚔️
