Nina Henderson Provost Scholars
Drawing on their varied backgrounds, disciplines and perspectives, Nina Henderson Provost Scholars work alongside the Provost and senior Provost’s Office leadership to advance key priorities of the Drexel 2030 Strategic Plan and collaborate on strategic projects. The program is made possible by support from Nina Henderson, Chair of the Academic Affair Committee of the Board of Trustees, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and Drexel alumna.
Meet the Scholars
Sukriti Dhungel, '27
Kathmandu, Nepal
Meet Sukriti
Sukriti has combined her passion for AI, data, and economics as a data science co-op at Exelon and through her work as a STAR Scholar, where she performed statistical and graphical analysis of simulated flight phases. Since her first year, she has held leadership roles as a CIVC 101 Course Assistant and Course Assistant Leader, in addition to her role as a Resident Assistant. She is also part of the inaugural cohort pursuing the Civic Engagement Leadership Certificate.
Naghmeh Ghalamsiah, '27
Yazd, Iran
Meet Naghmeh
Naghmeh is a researcher and innovator whose work bridges sustainability, energy justice, and curriculum design. She won first place in the U.S. Department of Energy’s JUMP into STEM competition for her solar-integrated ventilation system and led Drexel’s Creativity Pitch Challenge with a proposal to embed creativity into undergraduate education.
Nadia Jeon, '27
New York, New York
Meet Nadia
Nadia has taught English to students in both New York City and South Korea and volunteered as a Korean translator at a nonprofit, which awarded her its Gold President’s Volunteer Award. The executive secretary for the Drexel Biddle Law Society, she has also collaborated with students from a Scottish university as part of a Drexel Global Classroom.
Emily Liz, '28
Philadelphia, PA
Meet Emily
Emily is a driven and community-focused student leader who serves as Vice President of Drexel’s Commuter Student Association and Event Coordinator for Latinos for a United Community. She has contributed to legal research in the esports industry, interned with the Mayor’s Office on economic mobility initiatives, and mentored through the THRIVE program.
Dom Lopez, '26
Philadelphia, PA
Meet Dom
As a visual storyteller and community advocate, Dom gathers inspiration from his volunteer work, from guiding young playwrights under the Mantua Project to distributing food and books to West Philadelphia residents through Mighty Writers. He recently directed promotional documentary work around social issues such as voter registration through his internship with Partners in Kind.
Zarah Malik, '28
Telford, PA
Meet Zarah
Zarah is a data-driven innovator and AI advocate whose work spans academic research, corporate implementation, and student leadership. She led the development of an AI-powered chatbot at Comcast, conducted sentiment analysis on generative AI models through STAR Scholars, and serves as President of Drexel’s French Club.
Chloe Mshana, '28
Silver Spring, Maryland
Meet Chloe
Chloe is a Liberty Scholar and civic-minded leader whose work spans nonprofit consulting, digital wellness advocacy, and inclusive economic research. She has presented at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, co-founded the Connected Community Initiative, and led Drexel’s first Philly-wide case competition as Co-President of the Drexel Consulting Group.
Shishir Nair, '29
Redmond, Washington
Meet Shishir
Shishir is an aspiring legal professional whose leadership spans civic engagement, journalism, and public service. He was part of a team that raised over $40,000 for pediatric cancer research, volunteered at the FIFA Club World Cup, and participated in elite journalism programs at The New York Times and Stanford, exploring the intersection of law, media, and ethics.
Anh Nguyen, '26
Hanoi, Vietnam
Meet Anh
Anh is the founder of Eco Peace Wildlife, a wildlife conservation organization, and a project manager for Solar for Change, a start-up company that empowers farmers in Vietnam, to switch to solar energy. As a Drexel Global Scholar, Anh contributes to global leadership efforts and helps foster international community ties at Drexel. Furthermore, Anh has completed an internship at CurveBeam AI, where he engineered crucial software enhancements for medical devices deployed in major clinics in the United States.
Ibrahim Raheel, '26
Philadelphia, PA
Meet Ibrahim
Ibrahim is a dynamic engineer and entrepreneur whose work spans advanced materials research, pipeline optimization, and startup leadership. He has led process improvements at Stonhard, contributed to MXene battery development at Drexel’s Nanomaterials Institute, and scaled his logistics venture to over 45 trucks and 30 partners nationwide.
Victoria Rodríguez Villarreal, '26
Monterrey, Mexico
Meet Victoria
Victoria is a civic-minded global scholar whose work bridges climate justice, public health, and community-engaged education. She has led sanitation equity initiatives in Eswatini, co-designed cultural preservation courses in Philadelphia, and served as Civic Engagement Chair for USGA, championing student activism and institutional accountability.