Spend any time with Ogunkoya, and it’s clear that she has a deep appreciation for the role that community plays in a person’s success. Like those who’ve helped her, she’s committed to providing people with the skills they need to succeed.

Since arriving on Grounds, the second-year student has logged serious hours as a Madison House volunteer, leading a local effort to teach citizens how to create résumés and apply for jobs. She’s also a member of the Second Year Council, as well as an intern with the Charlottesville-based Ron Brown Scholar Program, an organization that provides academic resources to underserved black youth.

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