Past Phillips scholars

2005-2007	1999-2001
2004-2006	1998-2000
2003-2005	1997-1999
2002-2004	1996-1998
2001-2003	1994-1996
2000-2002

Participants are encouraged to stay connected with current and former Phillips Scholars through a variety of options including:
On-Line Scholar Survey
Facebook (Social Networking)
Linked In (Professional Networking)

Phillips Scholars 2005-2007

	Sarah Bacon Concordia College, Moorhead Encouraged, equipped and educated Moorhead's Latino youth through her program, Jovenes Furetes, at Centro Cultural.
	Emily Hedin Macalester College Served African-born, Twin Cities residents affected by HIV/AIDS at Open Arms of Minnesota.
	Stacy Rauenhorst College of St. Scholastica Encouraged the socialization of teens with disabilities in partnership with ARC.
	Ma Lee Vang Gustavus Adolphus College Improved the reading development and comprehension of third graders through Project READ at Frost Lake Elementary.
	Sheila Vang University of St. Thomas Created leaders in the Hmong Youth Community by raising cultural awareness.
	Tenzin Yangzom Hamline University Provided college preparation assistance to recent Tibetan immigrants.

Phillips Scholars 2004-2006

Kelina GaoZong Her, Augsburg College, assisted Hmong refugee youth and incoming immigrants through her project, “Reader and Writer Explorer."
Michael Minks, Saint John’s University, expanded access to youth organizations for youth across the state.
Carolina Munoz Proto, Macalester College, provided multicultural mentoring for Ethiopian and Oromian students.
Ka Youa Vue, Concordia University, served incoming Hmong immigrant families by helping obtain access to community resources through her "Hmong Immigrant Guide Program (THIG)."
Kaitlin Windschill, College of St. Scholastica, worked with elderly people through her project, “Support and Respite Care Group for Parkinson’s Disease Victims.
Zong Xiong, Gustavus Adolphus College, helped Hmong girls ages 13-16 to pursue and develop their dreams.

Scholars 2003-2005

Christopher Fletcher, Macalester College, partnered with the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota (TAFM) to provide computer classes for the Tibetan Elderly. Was awarded a Watson Fellowship as the result of his project.
Andrea Keber, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, conducted Interfaith week-long workshops in a wilderness setting for 13-15 year-olds in the Winona area.
Linda Lee, Gustavus Adolphus College, created a college preparatory program involving youth from low income and minority backgrounds, with a concentration on refugees and immigrant groups.
Lisa Joy LoMurray, University of St. Thomas, developed a summer program for disadvantaged youth in the Twin Cities to tell their stories through video.
Nicolas Schuum, Augsburg College, provided weekly trips to northern Minnesota with Twin Cities Latino youth to build leadership and gain an environmental education.
Laura(Young)Pollak, College of St. Scholastica, implemented a summer fitness program that brought together high school students and senior citizens from the Duluth area.

Scholars 2002-2004

Tometria Bean, Augsburg College, created a program in partnership with Unity House to build self-esteem and enhance confidence of welfare recipients moving into the workforce.
Noah Johnson, Gustavus Adolphus College, expanded a current Gustavus Adolphus College program for teens, in partnership with the Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp.
Kirstan Ketter, St. Olaf College, expanded a mentoring program she created for Hispanic youth in Northfield, called Reaching Our Goals.
Palma Underhill-Cady, College of St. Catherine, provided summer art and performance activities for youth, in partnership with the Heart of the Beast Theater in Minneapolis.
Peter C. Vang, Concordia University, conducted an oral history project and research of Minnesota minority populations - Hmong, Somali, Hispanic and Disabled - in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Museum.
Elana Wolowitz, Macalester College, developed a summer camp for Native American youth in the Twin Cities, in partnership with the Division of Indian Work.

Phillips Scholars 2001-2003

Jessica Crane, Concordia College, provided summer activities for homeless youth ages 6-16 in partnership with the Churches United Shelter in Moorhead, MN.
Lucille Eady, College of St. Catherine, created a program in partnership with Turning Point, Inc. to serve women and children in north Minneapolis.
Sara Imholte, Gustavus Adolphus College, worked with the Minnesota AIDS Project to provide HIV/AIDS support, education, programming and resources in Central Minnesota.
Whitney Mueller, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, created a summer theater program for disabled individuals in the Winona area in partnership with Home and Community Options.
Jennifer Wittrock, University of St. Thomas, organized a day camp with weekly themes at the Children's Hospitals and Clinics in St. Paul.

Phillips Scholars 2000-2002

Willie Pearl Evans, College of St. Catherine, created literacy initiatives at Hope Community, Inc. and Sabathani in Minneapolis, as well as a leadership group for young women of color and outreach to single parents.
Kathleen Hazuka, College of St. Scholastica, organized The Wild Bunch program to teach athletic and softball skills to disabled individuals in New Ulm.
Joshua Legband, Concordia University, provided a community service program for youth at the Wilder Foundation's Bush Residential Memorial Center in St. Paul.
Jessica Manthie, College of Saint Benedict, worked with women and youth at the Dorothy Day Center in St. Paul.
Nicholas Shaw, St. Olaf College, expanded the "Freepops" program for 7-14 year-old youth in Northfield and Faribault.

Phillips Scholars 1999-2001

Kristin Cornelius, University of St. Thomas, created service opportunities for disabled individuals in the Twin Cities.
Christopher Dolan, College of St. Scholastica, organized Empower 2000 Program to encourage Duluth teens to become active in community service.
Theron LaFountain, Concordia College, created a mentoring program for low-income, single-parent families in Moorhead.
Megan Magnall Graeser, St. Olaf College, provided activities for children and health care initiatives for immigrant families in Pelican Rapids.
Wendy Suiter, Hamline University, organized a day program for homeless youth in the Twin Cities.

Phillips Scholars 1998-2000

Melanie (Larsen) Sinouthasy, Gustavus Adolphus College, provided 7th-12th grade youth with a college-prep program in Minneapolis.
Elizabeth Rein, St. Olaf College, organized group meetings for teenage girls in Faribault.
Cheryl Ann Skafte, Hamline University, created a peacemaking and social justice outreach program for youth in the Twin Cities.
Chengny Thao-Yang, University of St. Thomas , ran the Hope for Young Hmong Women program in St. Paul.
Bradley Vieths, College of St. Scholastica, organized Outdoor Pursuit! wilderness activities for youth in Duluth.

Phillips Scholars 1997-1999

Lillian Foxx, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, organized a Project FINE Multi-Cultural Summer Camp in Winona.
Amy Iverson, College of St. Scholastica, created a summer program for children and parents in Duluth.
Sarah Olsen, Hamline University, organized a summer-long track camp for girls and week-long track camp for urban youth.
Sarah Parker, Carleton College, provided a summer camp for middle school youth in Faribault.
Tamara Persaud, University of St. Thomas, created a program to help immigrant families in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Phillips Scholars 1996-1998

Kala Dable, Augsburg College, organized a program serving families with autistic children in Twin Cities.
Valerie (Graeve) Kath , University of St. Thomas, ran a program to partner middle school youth with housebound elderly in the Twin Cities.
Phil Kern, Saint John's University, provided youth programs at a Boys & Girls Club and a low-income housing project in St. Cloud.
Srey Pin, Hamline University, ran a program serving at-risk Asian youth in the Twin Cities.
Stacy Rooney, College of Saint Benedict, provided materials focused on helping low-income individuals obtain and maintain housing in St. Cloud.

Phillips Scholars 1994-1996

Kyle Fleming, Hamline University, ran a summer Music Program for 6th-12th Graders in Chaska.
Lucinda Jones, Augsburg College, ran summer recreation activities for children at a North Minneapolis Youth Center.
Theresa Ledermann, College of Saint Benedict, administered two Boys & Girls Programs -- SMART Moves and Challenger's Club -- to serve low-income youth in St. Cloud.
Jason Schlukebier, St. Olaf College, addressed the needs of low-income youth by working as an Upward Bound Program Coordinator and Neighborhood House Volunteer in West St. Paul.
Angela Schumacher, College of St. Scholastica, ran a community outreach and activities program for youth and low-income families in South Minneapolis.