Akeilah George
Student Staff: Civic Engagement Assistant
Pronouns: She/They
Hi! I am a senior here at MBU, majoring in English with minors in creative writing and studio art. I have always been passionate about literature, art, and observing the self-expression and perspective of others. My role as the assistant of Civic Engagement has allowed me to combine my love for writing and art in a way that allows me to make a positive impact in the community. Through planning and hosting various projects and events at the Spencer Center, I have been able to engage with people of varying backgrounds who share their stories through words, visual art, and other forms of creative expression.
Sophie Wilkins
Student Staff: Global Engagement Assistant
Pronouns: She/They
Being born and raised in Durham, NC, with parents who spoke multiple languages growing up, I was surrounded by many cultures from a young age. This inspired my curiosity about the rest of the world and my desire to explore it. Through MBU I was able to study abroad at our partner school, Sungshin Women’s University in South Korea, in the Fall of 2022, and it was an amazing experience. Working as the Global Engagement Assistant, I will be able to help other MBU students study abroad and have their own wonderful experiences.
With my Theatre major, and minor in Francophone Studies, I plan to work in an international theatre or worldwide touring company. My work at the Spencer Center will hopefully inspire many others to travel outside of Staunton and the US to expand their worldviews, both literally and metaphorically.
Kelsey Bantel
Student Staff: International Student Services
Hello, I am a junior double majoring in International Affairs and History with a minor in Francophone Studies. I was born and raised in the small town of West Point, Virginia. Coming from such a small town, I didn’t have many opportunities to interact with other cultures. However, I was lucky enough to be given the chance to study abroad with our partner school in South Korea, Sungshin Women’s University. During my time in Korea, I learned so much and had an overall wonderful time. In my job as an International Student Assistant, I hope to create that same experience for students studying abroad at Mary Baldwin.
Amaya Warner
Student Staff: McCree Center for Life Success
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hello my name is Amaya Warner and I am a sophomore who is Majoring in Psychology with an emphasis of Neuroscience. My hobbies are playing video games and listening to music, and I am a retired competition cheerleader! After college, I want to go to medical school to (preferably John Hopkins) to become a Neurologist who studies Alzheimer’s and dementia diseases.
Em Yuhasz
Student Staff: McCree Center for Life Success
Pronouns: They/Them
Hello! My name is Em Yuhasz. I am a sophomore majoring in Environmental Biology and minoring in Chemistry. I am an artist who specializes in photography, embroidery, and oil pastels. I love Bob’s Burgers and other cartoons. I am a big reader, and I love finding new books. I am an introverted person who loves alone time, but I also love being in leadership positions and connecting with others on and off of campus. I can’t wait to meet you!
Azjanea Howard
Student Staff: McCree Center for Life Success
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hi, my name is Azjanea Howard. I am a sophomore, and my major is social work with a medical emphasis and a minor in psychology. I am the Vice President of Curvy and Worthy, the LOE manager, and a first-year Resident Advisor. I love music and art.
Mary Cheatham
Student Staff: McCree Center for Life Success
Mary Cheatham (She/Her) is a graduating senior at Mary Baldwin studying History and Asian Studies. She is interested in Chinese, South-East Asian, and Military history. Her favorite part of her time at Mary Baldwin was getting to do a semester abroad in Singapore through the Spencer Center. Outside of her academic pursuits she enjoys cafe hopping and drag.