We are thrilled to introduce the newest Miller Center Lewis Family Fellows cohort for 2025! These outstanding Santa Clara University juniors have been selected through a highly competitive application and interview process. They represent a diverse group of innovative changemakers ready to drive social impact alongside our pioneering social enterprise partners.
The Miller Center Fellowship is a fully funded, hands-on experience that merges academic research with immersive, on-the-ground collaboration. During the spring quarter, fellows engage in coursework and research to prepare for their summer projects. Each project is co-designed with a social entrepreneur to address a specific challenge or opportunity within their enterprise. Fellows then spend eight weeks working in-country, applying their research in real-world settings. Upon their return, they synthesize their findings into a final research paper submitted at the fellowship’s conclusion.
Meet the 2025 Fellows
FCF India (India)
- Arturo Torres Torres Landa, Math and Computer Science major
- Rachel Lin-Peistrup, Environmental Science major
Arturo and Rachel will collaborate with FCF India, an enterprise focused on carbon finance to ensure the benefits of carbon reduction projects reach the communities most affected by climate change.
Grupo PROMESA (Mexico)
- Charly Aylward, Anthropology major
- Grace Falci, Environmental Science and Biology major
Charly and Grace will work with Grupo PROMESA, an environmental education and waste management enterprise dedicated to promoting sustainability and circular economy practices in Mexico City.
Husk Power Systems (India)
- Julia Routh, Economics and History major
- Orion Cook, Bioengineering major
Julia and Orion will partner with Husk Power Systems, a company that pioneers renewable energy solutions for off-grid communities, enabling access to affordable, reliable electricity in underserved areas.
Inkomoko (Rwanda)
- Isabelle Pink, Finance and Sustainability major
- Saron Weldemariam, Political Science major
Isabelle and Saron will work with Inkomoko, an enterprise that empowers micro and small entrepreneurs, including refugees, across Africa by providing capacity building, access to finance, market linkages, and advocacy.
Jibu (Rwanda)
- Cecelia Fox-Middleton, Psychology and Philosophy major
- Erik Pompermayer, Management Information Systems major
Cecelia and Erik will collaborate with Jibu, a social enterprise that provides affordable, safe drinking water while creating entrepreneurial opportunities through a franchise-based model.
Rutopía (Mexico)
- Emma Hardy, Environmental Science and Sustainable Food Systems major
- Shivani Glynn, Environmental Science and Communication major
Emma and Shivani will work with Rutopía, an organization dedicated to sustainable tourism, offering authentic, eco-friendly, and culturally immersive travel experiences that benefit Indigenous and rural communities.
Tala ( Mexico)
- Ethan Yeh, Management Information Systems major
- Mary Clare Broyle, Math major
Ethan and Mary Clare will partner with Tala, a fintech company that provides digital lending services to individuals without traditional banking access, using mobile technology and alternative data to offer fair and accessible credit solutions.
We look forward to witnessing the impact these remarkable fellows will make as they work alongside leading social enterprises around the world! Stay tuned for updates on their journeys and achievements throughout the year.
