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Hailing from mighty Minnesota, Jonathan “Minhzy” Truong characterizes himself as a b[reak]
-boy, community organizer, and leader. Jonathan represents to the fullest extent his b-boy click Mid-
West Monstaz Kru via competiting at dance competitions and MCing at at the prestigious venues and events like the Guthrie Theater and Minnesota's biggest hip-hop festival, Soundset repsectively. Jonathan also enjoys mentoring at-risk youth of color such as for TRiO’s Upward Bound Program, especially those involved with gang activity. His passions mostly developed during his time as an undergraduate at the Univesity of Wisconsin - Madison. Thankfully, his oppotunity to attend this university was provided by the Powes-Knapp Scholarship.
Currently at the Humphrey, Jonathan serves as a teaching assistant for Dr. Samuel L. Myers' new class "Diversity and Public Policy" and Dr. David Hollister and Dr. Lauren Matin's "Neighborhood Revitalization Strategies and Theories." Jonathan also serves as a student representative on the school's Divesity Committee, which aims to carry out the school's "Diversit Strategic Plan". Without the James Lyday Fellowship, he would not have the opportunity for these new expereinces at the Humphrey.
While at the Humphrey as a Master of Public Policy candidate, Jonathan has thus far gained helpful tools to weave hispassions for hip-hop, diversity, and social justice into creating empowering systems to reduce as well asprevent gang and partner violence in disenfranchised communities and neighborhoods. He lives by themotto “Each One, Teach One, Reach One.” Because of the Humphrey, Jonathan will open up the first ever urban dance studio in the Twin Cities called "House of Dance: 612" in the Spring of 2013.
Greetings from Romy! I am Vice President of the Humphrey Student of Color Association, a student
ambassador for the school, and work with PASA with community engagement. I am a first generation
Miami native, who astonishingly hates sand and drinking water. My biggest high in life was winning my first pageant in college, and my sister winning the next year (we both did monologues, unfortunately we can’t sing). I have a strong interest in social equity, family policy, and empowerment evaluation. Last year, I was an Administrative Fellow with the Office of Equity and Diversity looking at retention and evaluation frameworks for students of color here at the U.
The senator I worked with during my tenure at the University of Florida was heavily involved in the
Trayvon Martin case and I hope that America continues the conversation around social justice and boysand men of color. This past summer, I was in Oakland working with PolicyLink to craft a Resource Guide
on how Promise and Choice Neighborhoods can improve outcomes for Black men and boys. This next
year, I am excited to be a Graduate Assistant with Northwest Area Foundation to look at culturally-
sensitive evaluation and poverty alleviation in the Northwest Plains. I love me some black feminist
theory and enjoy religious debates. I may even be a someone’s TA for Policy Analysis with Dr. Myers this
Fall. When I am not working or learning, I am reading romance novels and watching BBC.
Born in Nigeria and raised in the United States, Gbaike strives to fight inequality and injustice worldwide. At the Humphrey, she is studying to be a broadly trained development practitioner with knowledge of public health, policy analysis and management, agriculture, education, and environmental sustainability. An Interdisciplinary Center for the study of Global Change Fellow, Gbaike is particularly interested in the intersection of poverty, health, and the environment in the global south.
In her spare time, Gbaike enjoys solving crossword puzzles, sharing a meal with friends, and dreaming of an alternate life as a secret agent!
Jules Atangana is a Master of Urban and Regional Planning student with a concentration on affordable housing and green sustainability. A native of Cameroon, Jules works for the City of Saint Paul as an intern in the department of planning and economic development (PED). He is in charge of the green certification of the affordable housing projects in the neighborhood stabilization program (NSP) section of the department. Jules enjoys playing volley ball and soccer.
Gilles Ouedraogo is an International Student from Burkina Faso with a B.A. in International Management and Peace Studies from Gustavus Adolphus College. He is currently enrolled as a Masters' of Development Practice student in International Development here at the Humphrey. Gilles is also a Business Development Intern at the African Development Center of Minneapolis, and the Vice-President of "Interdisciplinary Perspectives on International Development" (IPID), and for the Humphrey Student of Color Association (HSOCA) he holds the title of VP of Programming. Gilles enjoys watching movies, travelling and reading. He just returned from a Field Experience in northern Uganda where he was conducting a Feasibility Study with a team for a project involving a school's expansion into a University. Gilles also enjoys a good laugh and chatting, so don't hesitate to say hello when you see him around!
Kylie received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and African American Studies at
Temple University. Kylie graduated Magna Cum Laude, was a junior Phi Beta Kappa inductee
and was awarded the prestigious Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship to Princeton
University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. In 2009, Kylie
was elected to serve as Student Body President, representing over 35,000 students, at Temple
University. She was one of only sixty students in the nation to receive a Harry S Truman Scholar
appointment from President Barack Obama in 2009. Kylie was also a 2010 Rhodes Scholar
Finalist. In the fall of 2010, Kylie was selected to be a member of the inaugural class of Pew
Leadership Fellows, a fellowship program sponsored by the Pew Charitable Trusts. During her
tenure, Kylie contributed to three published reports, planned events for elected officials and lead
research projects.
Kylie is a second year graduate student at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of
Public Affairs. Her concentration is economic and community development and she is the 2011
Charles R. Krusell Fellow in Community Development. She currently works at EMERGE, a community & workforce development agency, advancing EMERGE’s strategic planning,
research and fundraising activities.
Kylie is committed to diversity at the Humphrey and would like to see a more diverse and welcoming school in the future. In her spare time she enjoys salsa dancing, watching B movies and weightlifting. Bubble gum is her vice.
Vincent is currently pursuing a Master of Public Policy with a concentration in Public and
Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Originally from Denver, Vincent received his Bachelor
of Art in Anthropology and Geography. During his undergraduate, Vincent was a McNair
Scholar and published original research on the architectural phenomenon of “New Urbanism”
and its impact on income inequality. During this time, Vincent also apprenticed in a bakery and
suffered under a French pastry chef. Currently, Vincent’s academic interests are strategic human
capital, organizational effectiveness, and financial accountability. Vincent’s normal-person
interests are less intimidating: in his “free time,” Vincent is an avid cellist and country music
lover. He also loves gadgets and computers and will smother you with pictures of his puppy if
you let him. Vincent is also a morning person and believes the best time of the day is at 4:30
AM, when he can finally get some work done.
Frantzie Saint Juste is a 2nd year Master of Development Practice candidate pursuing a graduate minor in international education. Her academic focuses is on how changes in quality and access to education impact economic, political, and human development.
Frantzie is originally from Haiti, but grew up in Orlando, Florida. She received a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Florida (GO GATORS!). During her first year at the Humphrey, she was a TA for an undergraduate CLA course and she currently serves as diversity chair for the Public Affairs Student Association and as the VP of Diversity Outreach for HSOCA.
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