IGNITE is thrilled to introduce you to our ninth cohort of Dr. Anne Moses Fellows. Every year, IGNITE recruits a diverse and passionate group of leaders from communities across America and provides them with the resources, training, and networks to flex their political power! Fellows serve as ambassadors for IGNITE’s mission and vision and are tasked with mobilizing Gen Z on college campuses to become civically and politically engaged. They play a valuable role in our efforts to spread a national message that it is time for Gen Z to step into political power. Learn more about this years's Dr. Anne Moses IGNITE Fellows below.
Jay Fraser, DMV Fellow
Jay is currently a junior at Howard University, majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in History. Passionate about educational equity, Jay has previously interned with the City Teaching Alliance, volunteered with the Jumpstart program, and done community outreach under the Howard University Alternative Spring Break program. She plans to become a teacher and advocate for more equitable access to quality education for disenfranchised communities. Jay would ultimately like to become the Secretary of Education and rebuild the perception and execution of educational services for youth.
Grace Edwards, Ohio Fellow
Grace graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, a minor in History, and a Certificate in Museums and Archives. She chartered the UAkron IGNITE chapter, and currently serves as their President while working towards her Master of Applied Politics. Grace is passionate about civic engagement and education, and spent her summer working as a Public Policy Fellow in the Department of Regional Collaboration in Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne's office.
Jaylen Adams, New York Fellow
Jaylen is currently studying political science and creative writing at Columbia University. She has previously worked as an executive fellow for Our Turn, interned with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and worked for Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs with the Institute of Global Politics. Jaylen is passionate about uses her words for those who cannot speak for themselves, and does so as part of her work as a Karel Fellow working for the National League of Cities. She hopes to earn her Master's of Public Administration and Juris Doctor degree in the future.
Kelsei Scott, Chicago Fellow
Kelsei recently graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Media Studies from Jackson State University. She will be continuing her education with a graduate program at Northwestern University this fall.Before her time at JSU, Kelsei served as a law intern at Southern University A&M University. During her undergraduate years she volunteered with period equity-focused nonprofit organizations like 601 and The P.U.P.A. (Providing Unlimited Period Aid) Project. She is passionate about inspiring more young people to learn about social and cultural issues, and wants to be the person who encourages others to join in and use their power and voice for change.
Shaylyn Becton, California Fellow
Shaylyn graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, and is currently a graduate student at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs. She is a Fellow at the Alliance for Citizen Engagement , and currently working to publish research on how international infrastructure development policy in Asia impacts local Southeast Asian populations. Shaylyn is passionate about climate protection and environmental safety for underrepresented communities and hopes to develop data visualizations that compliment policy research targeting the creation of equitable access to economic and urban resources.
Isabella LoCicero, Texas Fellow
Isabella is a junior at Baylor University with a background in government and economics. She has previously worked at the National Tax Union Foundation with a focus on opportunities for small businesses as a Tax Policy Analyst. She has earned commendations from the U.S. House of Representatives for her work in taxation and governance, and four national speech and debate titles. Isabella is passionate about advocating for women’s autonomy, continues to fight against the current reproductive rights ban passed in Texas. As a Bovero-Tabor Top Speaker award recipient, her ultimate goal is to become a politician and lawyer.