2024-2025 Facilitators
Our student facilitators are the heart of the Leadership Certificate Series. Each facilitator brings their own unique leadership style, lived experience, and passion for growth to the program. They're trained to create welcoming spaces for reflection, discussion, and learning—and they're excited to support you on your leadership journey.
Alec Benjamin Dacuma (he/him)
Major: Political Science and Human Rights
Class Year: 2027
Why did you choose to become a facilitator?: I want to become a facilitator to further my engagement skills and meet new people! In my past two leadership workshops, I found a great fulfillment in learning new stories and perspectives on leadership. The team building activities were fun and interactive, and I look forward to doing them more as a peer facilitator.
Anna Heqimi (she/her)
Major: Communication and Journalism
Class Year: 2027
Why did you choose to become a facilitator?: As a Journalism and Communication double major, I jumped at the chance to become a facilitator. It's the perfect opportunity to embody my core values: effective communication, collaboration, relationship-building, and inclusivity. I'm passionate about creating a learning environment where everyone feels empowered to teach, reflect, and learn from one another in a truly supportive space.
Clover Mills
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Elise Hurlburt (she/her)
Major: Pre-teaching
Class Year: 2027
Why did you choose to become a facilitator?: I wanted to become a facilitator because of all the positive experiences gained throughout completing the series. I enjoyed each session and want to create the same environment for growth that I was given.
Francesca Bazil (she/her)
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Kylee Vazquez (she/her)
Major: Accounting
Class Year: 2027
Why did you choose to become a facilitator?: After participating in a workshop my first semester at UConn, I knew I wanted to become more involved with the Leadership Certificate Series. Cert Series quickly became something I looked forward to each week (and still do now as a facilitator) for both the engaging content and the personal growth. Through this program, I grew my confidence and developed leadership skills that helped me secure meaningful roles in student organizations.
Natalie Maynard (she/her)
Major: Elementary Education
Class Year: 2028
Why did you choose to become a facilitator?: I chose to become a facilitator because I absolutely loved the experience that I had in the Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Workshop, and wanted to share that positive impact with other UConn students. Along with that, I am very passionate about education and leadership, and this workshop series allows me the opportunity to foster an environment that supports growth in both areas.
Sakshi Patel (she/her)
Major: Computer Science
Class Year: 2026
Why did you choose to become a facilitator?: I am really excited for the facilitator position, to meet new people and have fun along our way of the semester. I wanted to be a part of this workshop as I really think this would be a great opportunity for any student to build and work on their leadership skills.
Scotty Mccabe (he/him)
Major: Statistics
Class Year: 2026
Why did you choose to become a facilitator?: I chose to become a facilitator because the topics covered in the workshops aligned very closely with my personal values and I wanted the opportunity to discuss them.
Sonny Williams
Sonja Langford (she/her)
Graduate Assistant for Cert Series and Four Arrows
Major: Masters of Fine Arts
Class Year: 2026
Why did you choose to become a facilitator?: I love facilitating leadership workshops and challenge course team building experiences because I get to be a part of helping empower individuals to discover their strengths, collaborate effectively, and achieve their goals through engaging, experiential experiences.