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Karen stands at the front a a room with two large monitors behind her displaying various interfaces. Her hands are raised, palms up, nearly shoulder height as she speaks.

Grant Supports New Humphrey Fellowship Enhancement Workshop

May 25, 2023

Fellowship & Professional Programs

From NASA to the National Parks Service, Smithsonian to USAID, numerous federal agencies are using ArcGIS StoryMaps and geographic information systems (GIS) to share compelling, digital stories with the world.

Fabrice stand outside in the nature preserve with lush green trees and plants surrounding him in a valley below. He faces toward the camera but his body and gaze is to the right of the photo as he holds his arms out to his sides as if to take in the majesty of his surroundings.

Humphrey Fellowship Alumnus Earns Impact Award for Education and Anti-Poaching Work

by Jana Sanders Perry
January 10, 2023

Fellowship & Professional Programs

UC Davis Humphrey Fellowship alumnus Fabrice Inkonkoy (Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2019-20) was recently honored with a Humphrey Fellowship Program Alumni Impact Award. He is being recognized for his work in developing anti-poaching protocols in the Luki Biosphere Reserve, the home of the last population of Central African Chimpanzees, in addition to other native animals. Inkonkoy’s project aims to have a lasting impact on an ecosystem threatened by poaching, deforestation and illegal logging pressures in his home country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Gathered around a table with windows behind them looking out on trees and a grassy field, Edu Nguema, Rudo Chasi, a female student in a mask, Sushila Thing and a male student in a mask each have a laptop in front of them. Placards on the table identify this group as "Developing B Nations" and some of the countries they represent as Fiji and Nepal.

Humphrey Fellows Put Students in the Driver’s Seat on Climate Action

December 28, 2022

The 2022–23 UC Davis Humphrey fellows arrived on campus with the goal of strengthening their professional development and collaborating on global challenges using their collective expertise. During the fall quarter in collaboration with UC Davis Sustainability, the fellows facilitated a First-Year Aggie Connection for new undergraduate, international and transfer students on climate change.

Samtso sits inside speaking to a colleague. She smiles at her colleague and clasps her hands while resting her right elbow on the arm of the light green chair she's sitting in.

Meet Sanmu "Samtso" Caoji, 2022-23 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow

by Sanmu "Samtso" Caoji, Humphrey Fellow 2022-23
December 22, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

What motivates you? "As a public service worker, when a series of my work helps the community to improve their life or better health condition, I would like to devote myself to this work further, though there are lots of challenges my team needs to face."

Tamia wears a traditional Ecuadorian white blouse with rows of yellow beads adorning her neck. She smiles at Sushila, who is visible from behind, wearing a yellow floral top. The women stand outside of the International Center.

Meet Tamia Quilumbaquí, 2022-23 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow

by Tamia Quilumbaquí, Humphrey Fellow 2022-23
December 20, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

What motivates you? "I really appreciate the opportunity to be involved with communities because it continuously offers me opportunities for learning and rethinking what and how I can contribute to the design of initiatives for the full well-being of the communities in my country."

Seungdeok sits inside on a teal couch with windows behind him looking out on a row of parked bicycles. He speaks to a colleague, who is visible from the back.

Meet Seungdeok Jin, 2022-23 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow

by Seungdeok Jin, Humphrey Fellow 2022-23
December 16, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

What motivates you? "Challenging a new area usually makes me motivated. Setting a new goal and reaching out to the goal makes me excited. Rather than staying in my current position, I've tried to challenge myself to a new position."

Nadia stands outside the entrance of the International Center and speaks with a colleague. The colleague's back is to us. We see Nadia, wearing a white and blue diamond patterned hajib and large pearl earrings in the shape of a flower, gesture with her hands as she speaks.

Meet Dr. Nadia Bostan, 2022-23 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow

by Dr. Nadia Bostan, Humphrey Fellow 2022-23
December 14, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

What motivates you? "My previous exposure and learning at Washington State University motivate me to learn new agriculture techniques."

Edu speaks to a woman dressed in a red sleeveless top outside the International Center on the UC Davis campus. They stand in an area shaded by the trees on a sunny day. Edu uses his hands to speak and they are blurred in the photograph. He wears a light blue suit with a matching shirt and blue and yellow paisley tie and pocket square.

Meet Emilio Edu Nguema, 2022-23 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow

by Edu Nguema, Humphrey Fellow 2022-23
December 07, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

What motivates you? "My motivation is two-dimensional. Firstly, I do have personal goals... I always want to study and learn new things. My second motivation comes from a deep yearning for a change in my community/country."

Gunay sits indoors on a teal couch with windows behind her. She gestures with a hand as she speaks to a colleague, who we see from the back.

Meet Gunay Hasanova, 2022-23 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow

by Gunay Hasanova, Humphrey Fellow 2022-23
November 23, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

What motivates you? "The high level of professionalism of the team, as well as the high spirits in the team, and achieving the goals set with them helps me to approach work more motivated. In addition to working with professionals, it is very important for young people to be on the team."

Silas stands in the lobby of the International Center and smiles as he speaks to a colleague standing in front of him.

Meet Silas Ekesa, 2022-23 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow

by Silas Ekesa, Humphrey Fellow 2022-23
November 18, 2022

Fellowship & Professional Programs

What motivates you? "Identifying opportunities and innovative means to provide solutions to pressing environmental challenges are my drive and motivation."

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