Participants

Gabi is from Greentown, PA and recently graduated from Messiah University with a degree in Politics and International Relations with a minor in sustainability studies. She will be interning at the Parish Resource Center. In her free time, she enjoys listening to and playing music, as well making art, legos, and spending time with her friends.

Jakyra grew up in Elkhart, Indiana, and graduated from Goshen College with a degree in English Education. She is interning at The Steinman Institute and Mennonite Central Committee, where she hopes to nurture her passion for inclusive storytelling and education. This year, she’s looking forward to being in community with others and gaining a better understanding of herself. In her free time, Jakyra likes reading, writing poetry, junk journaling, and spending time with her pets!

Madeleine is from Seattle, WA, and graduated from Goshen College with a degree in Social Work and a minor in Deaf Studies (American Sign Language). Madeleine joined The Shalom Project because of the opportunity to connect (and make friends) with other Shalomies and have the chance to explore a new city. She also heard fantastic things about The Shalom Project from past Shalomies, so she knew she would most likely enjoy her time in Lancaster! Madeleine’s placement is at Church World Service (CWS), working with refugees. In her free time, Madeleine enjoys reading, singing, dancing, trying new places, watching movies and TV shows, and hanging out with friends and family (and dog!).

Nour is from Palestine and graduated from Dar Al-Kalima University with a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic design and Multimedia. She is serving as Communications Intern at Eastern Mennonite Missions through MCC’s International Voluntary Exchange Program (IVEP). She is passionate about animation and storytelling. This year she hopes she will grow in her faith, calling, character, confidence, and wisdom and hope to improve herself through The Shalom Project.