Berkley Center

Tierra Hatfield (G’22) was a graduate student in the M.A. in Conflict Resolution program at Georgetown University, where she also pursued a certificate in global human development. Her interests in social justice and education stem from her passion for sustainable development and her humanitarian background in conflict and crisis areas. Prior to joining Georgetown, Tierra worked in international development for three years, monitoring and evaluating USAID multi-sector humanitarian assistance responses in Somalia and Iraq. She has an international background with over 18 years based in Africa—Kenya, Malawi, and South Africa. During her time at Georgetown, she produced a capstone project on multi-donor trust funds in partnership with Inclusive Peace and worked as a research fellow for the UN’s World Food Programme on developing best practices for the operationalization of the humanitarian-development-peace nexus. Tierra was also a 2020 Education and Social Justice project fellow.

Henry James (C’22) was an undergraduate student in the College, where he studied history and philosophy. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Henry is particularly interested in the history of political movements, focusing on the role of race and class in forming political ideology. On campus, he was co-president of Georgetown Ballers, a mentorship program that brings together Georgetown students and the young men at New Beginnings Youth Development Center through a shared love of basketball and Ledo’s pizza. He also served as a research assistant in the history department for two separate book projects, one analyzing the cultural ramifications of the atomic bomb, and the other being a history of the Southern United States. During his free time, he enjoys reading and playing on the club basketball and golf teams at Georgetown. He was also a 2021 Education and Social Justice Fellow.

Yazmin Munoz (NHS’23) transferred to the School of Nursing and Health Studies to major in global health after graduating from El Centro College. As a proud first-generation/low-income (FGLI) community college graduate from Dallas, Texas, her Georgetown Scholars Program (GSP) family has made the Hilltop a home away from home. Consequently, she has gone on to serve on the GSP Student Board to advocate for the unique needs of FGLI students at Georgetown. With her background and fundamental belief in equitable access to affordable, quality education, she also serves in under-resourced communities as a team leader in Georgetown Jumpstart to develop the language, literacy, and socio-emotional skills of preschool-age children. She was also a 2021 Education and Social Justice Fellow.

Amber Stanford (C'21) studied government and theology. Although she is originally from Maryland, the Hilltop has quickly become her second home. On campus, Amber mentored first-year students while leading ESCAPE retreats and working as a Resident Assistant in Village C West. She also planned and facilitated dialogues on identity and politics as part of GU Politics’ IdentiTEA series. Amber also researched the roles of Black women and Black religion in the Peoples Temple (Jonestown) through the Figge Undergraduate Research Fellowship. She is fascinated by the ways in which religions and governments interact with power structures in society. In her free time, she enjoys reading, talking about Harry Potter and bragging about the greatness of Old Bay seasoning. At the Berkley Center, Amber worked as a student research assistant for Director Shaun Casey. She was also a 2020 Education and Social Justice fellow.

Tommy Teravainen (C’22) was an undergraduate student in the College, where he studied government. Originally from Cape Cod, Tommy finds that the Potomac River makes up for what DC lacks in ocean views, and he is excited to be returning in the spring after a 10-month pandemic hiatus. On campus, Tommy worked as the general manager of the Hilltoss Cafe as a part of the Corp, balancing responsibilities ranging from mentoring new hires to developing student scholarships. Despite complications from the COVID-19 pandemic, Tommy leveraged his passion for community service and experience with the DC Reads program to virtually tutor and mentor DC youth through the After School Kids program over the summer. Since returning home, Tommy has found respite in running, advocacy with the Human Rights Campaign and Citizens’ Climate Lobby, spending way too much time on TikTok, and adding goat cheese to (almost) everything. He was also a 2021 Education and Social Justice Fellow.

Gabby Villadolid (C'21) transferred into the Georgetown College from Loyola Marymount during her sophomore year to major in Justice and Peace Studies. As the daughter of Filipino immigrants with strong ties back home, Gabby’s interest in research stems from education as a means for furthering social and economic development in under-resourced communities which began with her time as a 2019 summer intern at the Philippine chapter of Ronald McDonald House Charities. In addition to creating and developing a nation-wide public elementary school database for RMDHC’s flagship Read to Learn English and Filipino literacy program, Gabby also visited and monitored beneficiary provincial schools during the program’s preliminary pre-testing period. Gabby continues to express her passion for community-building through her current roles as a Catholic Faith Community leader, as a weekly cantor, and a member of Georgetown’s Contemporary Choir. She was also a summer 2020 Education and Social Justice project fellow.

Katherine (Kat) Woodard (SFS’22) was an undergraduate student in the School of Foreign Service, where she majored in culture and politics. As a Music City native, Kat has sought out ways to bring the creative culture of Nashville to the Hilltop. On campus, Kat works in the Maker Hub and serves as chair of Georgetown’s Media Board. Over the course of Kat’s undergraduate experience, she has made a home for herself in the Student Advocacy Office, where she helps students navigate Georgetown’s adjudication process. Kat’s academic passion for comparative religion brought her to Georgetown, but her involvement in the Georgetown Opportunities for Leadership Development program has made the Hilltop feel most like home. In her free time, Kat designs and writes for Georgetown’s intersectional feminist magazine, enjoys long-distance running (rather slowly), and researches new methods for interfaith dialogue. She was also a 2021 Education and Social Justice Fellow.