Welcome Meghna Chandrasekaran, Musa Jafri, & Katelyn Morgan

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:49:41 -0400

On Friday, we welcomed three new members to our staff team: Meghna Chandrasekaran ’25, Political Engagement Intern; Musa Jafri ’24, Political Engagement Intern; and Katelyn Morgan ’23, Graphic Design Intern.

Meghna (she/her) is a Sondheim Public Affairs Scholar pursuing a B.S. in biological sciences with a minor in political science. She is avidly interested in politics and civic engagement. As a political engagement intern with the Center for Democracy and Civic Life, she wishes to foster a community in which students make meaningful contributions and everyone who is eligible votes. Meghna is a member of the Maryland Youth Advisory Council and the Maryland State director for Project Next Gen, a non-profit organization focusing on student advocacy. Outside of work and school, Meghna likes to visit new places, listen to music, and watch movies with friends and family.

Musa (he/they) is majoring in political science with minors in English and music. He has been involved in diversity, equity and inclusion work at UMBC with a focus on educational policy and pedagogical practices. As a political engagement intern with the Center for Democracy and Civic Life, he hopes to continue the Center’s work of building community through storytelling and dialogue. Musa also is an Alternative Spring Break (ASB) 2023 leader with the Center. In addition, he serves as president of the Political Science Council of Majors, co-chair of the University System of Maryland’s Student Civic Leaders Committee, and the director of civic engagement with the Student Government Association. In his free time, Musa likes playing Dungeons and Dragons, composing music, and playing his bassoon.

Katelyn (she/her) is majoring in graphic design with a minor in print media. As the graphic design intern with the Center for Democracy and Civic Life, Katelyn works to engage the community by communicating the Center’s programs and philosophy through clear and fun design. She hopes to uplift all aspects of the Center and grow the UMBC community into an even more welcoming place. Katelyn also works with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a Visual and Performing Arts Grit Guide. When not working or studying, she enjoys playing the banjo and watching films.

Please join the rest of the Center for Democracy and Civic Life team in welcoming Meghna, Musa, and Katelyn.