SOAR Team
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![VT SOAR Student Intern Chyna Carter VT SOAR Student Intern Chyna Carter smiles wearing a black shirt with a patterend suit jacket that is grey with black and light brown stripes](/content/inclusive_vt_edu/en/Programs/SOAR/SOAR_Team/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_copy/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_copy_c/vt-items_0/vtcontainer_copy_cop/vtcontainer-content/adaptiveimage.transform/m-medium/image.jpg)
Hey everyone! My name is Chyna Carter. I’m from Portsmouth, VA (757), and I am a junior here at Virginia Tech double majoring in Criminology and Political Science with a concentration in legal studies. On campus, I am the current Vice President of the Student African American Sisterhood (SAAS), a Peer Leader for the Ujima LLC, and a current member of the Momentous Mu Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc!
![VT SOAR Student Intern Colin Roberts VT SOAR Student Intern Colin Roberts wears glasses with a black suit coat, a black tie with yellow stripes, and a white shirt.](/content/inclusive_vt_edu/en/Programs/SOAR/SOAR_Team/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_copy/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_copy_c/vt-items_1/vtcontainer_copy_cop/vtcontainer-content/adaptiveimage_copy.transform/m-medium/image.jpg)
My name is Colin Roberts and I am a senior majoring in Psychology with a minor in Human-Computer Interaction. I am Ghanaian and Nigerian, but I grew up in the DMV area, Alexandria specifically. Outside of my classes I am a part of many organizations such as serving as the President of the Class of 2024, a Fall 2022 initiate and Director of Education of the Theta Iota chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, inc., Co-Director of Community Engagement for the Students of Hip-Hop Legacy, and Community Liaison for the Students of African American Brotherhood. When I am not partaking in my clubs, I am spending time with my friends, reading, DJing, or rewatching one of my favorite shows, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
![VT SOAR Student Intern Gelila Dawet VT SOAR Student Intern Gelila Dawet Wears a black suit jacket with a pink button up shirt.](/content/inclusive_vt_edu/en/Programs/SOAR/SOAR_Team/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_copy/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_copy_c_1639130435/vt-items_0/vtcontainer_copy_cop/vtcontainer-content/adaptiveimage_copy.transform/m-medium/image.jpg)
Hello! My name is Gelila Dawet and I’m a sophomore majoring in Criminology from Lorton,
Va. Some organizations I am a part of on campus are the Black Student Alliance where I serve as the Administrative Assistant of Live Entertainment and the Eritrean-Ethiopian Student
Association where I serve as the Philanthropy Chair as well as a member of the dance team. This year I will also be a Peer Mentor in the Ujima Living-Learning Community. Some of my hobbies include taking pictures, listening to music, and traveling. A fun fact about me is that I was born
in Dallas, Texas.
![VT SOAR Student Intern Hudeeja Ljaz VT SOAR Student Intern Hudeeja Ljaz](/content/inclusive_vt_edu/en/Programs/SOAR/SOAR_Team/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_copy/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_copy_c_1639130435/vt-items_1/vtcontainer_copy_cop/vtcontainer-content/adaptiveimage_copy.transform/m-medium/image.jpg)
Hello! My name is Hudeeja (Huh-dee-jah) Ijaz and I am currently a second year student studying architecture. I was born and raised in Fredericksburg, VA. In my free time, I enjoy painting, drawing, and gardening. Some organizations that I am involved with include the Muslim Students Association, National Organization of Minority Architecture Students, as well as American Institute of Architecture Students.
![VT SOAR Student Intern Jenna Helm VT SOAR Student Intern Jenna Helm](/content/inclusive_vt_edu/en/Programs/SOAR/SOAR_Team/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_copy/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_copy_c_134037363/vt-items_0/vtcontainer_copy_cop/vtcontainer-content/adaptiveimage_copy.transform/m-medium/image.jpg)
Hi there! My name is Jenna Helm, and I am from the small yet charming town of Fredericksburg, Virginia. From doing everything possible in that city, I learned to appreciate the simple things in life and the importance of perseverance. The unique upbringing I experienced as a lower-class Latina makes me reminisce often and appreciate all I have now. In my free time, I enjoy pursuing my hobbies, such as art, fashion, and writing, and I hope to incorporate these passions into my career. While at college, I miss my mom's cooking the most when it comes to food, especially her Venezuelan arepas. Spending quality time with my loved ones is what motivates me to keep pushing forward.
![VT SOAR Student Intern Myles Johnson VT SOAR Student Intern Myles Johnson in a black suit, white shirt, and black tie against a khaki colored background](/content/inclusive_vt_edu/en/Programs/SOAR/SOAR_Team/_jcr_content/content/vtcontainer_copy/vtcontainer-content/vtmulticolumn_copy_c_134037363/vt-items_1/vtcontainer_copy_cop/vtcontainer-content/adaptiveimage_copy.transform/m-medium/image.jpg)
My name is Myles Johnson, and I am a second-year student from Gaithersburg, MD. I am majoring in Cybersecurity, management, and analytics. On campus, I am a mentor in the Pamplin Undergraduate Mentoring Program, and I am also a member of BSA and SAAB. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends and staying active by going to the gym and playing sports.