We are proud to have students at universities across the United States representing modzi on their campuses and creating change.
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Shelbe is in her final year at Northeastern University, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs & Cultural Anthropology with a minor in Human Services. Shelbe’s widespread experience abroad has helped her to develop cross-cultural communication skills and a passion for international education.
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While participating in a Northeastern University field study program in 2015, Shelbe met and worked with the modzi team in Zambia. Immediately inspired by modzi’s students, she worked to create an experiential learning opportunity through Northeastern’s international co-op program. Shelbe’s current role at modzi includes strengthening existing community partnerships and collaborating on new projects in-country.
With experience working in the non-profit sector both in the U.S. and abroad, Shelbe brings unique perspective to modzi’s operations. She has studied internationally in several countries including Spain, Greece, Nicaragua, Brazil, and Zambia. Most recently, Shelbe spent time teaching English as a second language (ESL) while living in China.
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Elena is a third year student at Northeastern University, studying Environmental Studies and International Affairs. She has spent time both volunteering and studying abroad, in countries including South Africa, Mozambique, Brazil, and Costa Rica.
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Elena’s diverse international experiences have led to a discovered passion for social change, and a developed skill set in photography and videography. Having joined the modzi team this year, Elena brings unique perspective from prior international advocacy work. Her familiarity with effective fundraising through media directly supports her current efforts with modzi, both in Zambia and the United States.
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Marisa is currently in her final year of studying Business Administration at Northeastern University’s D’Amore McKim School of Business. There, she is pursuing a concentration in Supply Chain Management and minors in Global Social Entrepreneurship and Human Services.
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Marisa is also heavily involved with Northeastern University’s Social Enterprise Institute, with whom she traveled to South Africa for a five-week field research study. Marisa’s experience coordinating 8th Grade Academy, a Citizen School’s volunteer program, included mentoring students at under performing schools in Boston, which furthered her enthusiasm for social change.
Marisa’s unique professional experience stems from participation in two full-time internships through Northeastern's Co-Operative education program. She has worked as a project manager in the Center for Faculty Development and Diversity at Brigham and Women's Hospital, as well as in the Culture and Communications Department at Southwest Airlines. Marisa’s current role at modzi allows her to continue integrating her business background with her passion for social enterprise and human service work.
Marisa’s unique professional experience stems from participation in two full-time internships through Northeastern's Co-Operative education program. She has worked as a project manager in the Center for Faculty Development and Diversity at Brigham and Women's Hospital, as well as in the Culture and Communications Department at Southwest Airlines. Marisa’s current role at modzi allows her to continue integrating her business background with her passion for social enterprise and human service work.
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Jensen is currently in his third year of studying Finance at Florida State University’s College of Business. A former member of his university’s football team and the current Treasurer of his school’s academic fraternity, Jensen remains involved in diverse educational opportunities. He looks forward to pursuing a career in which he can combine his passions for finance and social enterprise.
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Jensen’s first professional experience with modzi dates back to May of 2015, when he worked side-by-side our team in Zambia. There, Jensen directly assisted modzi Founders and mentored modzi students to film and produce our first video.
Jensen is also modzi’s first official campus ambassador in the United States. His current role strives to advocate for Zambian youth and the importance of education. Jensen’s unique background shows that anybody, no matter their prior experiences or affiliations, can join the modzi movement.
Jensen is also modzi’s first official campus ambassador in the United States. His current role strives to advocate for Zambian youth and the importance of education. Jensen’s unique background shows that anybody, no matter their prior experiences or affiliations, can join the modzi movement.