Our Narratives Showcase

The Institute of Politics is full of students with rich and complex stories that define their passion for public service. Join us on Friday, April 25 at 4pm in JFK Jr. Forum as seven Harvard undergraduates share their personal stories of resilience, from confronting the weight of grief and navigating community to overcoming hardship and advocating for marginalized communities.

Featuring:

• Madison Webb '25 | Emergence from Silence: Searching for Truth, Power, and Identity Amid Loss
• Jonathan Haileselassie '26 | Why I Knock: Grief, Gratitude, and a Son’s Promise
• Henry Pahlow '28 | Voices From the Heartland: My Experience Bridging Rural Divides
• Megan Blonigen '28 | Lima Beans: Discovering Identity, Learning Pride, and Finding Community
• Gabrielle Demuren '28 | Exhale: Finding Power and Purpose Through My Voice
• Ahmed Eldeeb '28 | When a Mother Has Nothing Left to Give: Environmental Advocacy, Family, and Public Health
• Slayton Cooper '28 | Butter, Blinking, and Bullies: My Reality with Tourette Syndrome