Adeena Ali graduated cum laude from the University of Houston in 2023, earning a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a minor in applied linguistics. Her desire to become an international social worker for immigrant and refugee communities encouraged her to apply for the Fulbright program. At UH, she worked as an assistant learning specialist at the Academic Center of Excellence where she promoted self-regulated learning to student athletes. Adeena hopes her time as a Fulbright English teaching assistant will be an opportunity to learn more about the history and culture surrounding Islam and the diversity of communities in Indonesia. Following Fulbright, she plans to further her experience in research and non-profit organizations that interact with refugee and immigrant communities before pursuing a graduate degree in social work. As a future social worker, she hopes to serve minority communities in the Houston area by protecting their human rights and relieving their economic disadvantage.

Cameron Cochran graduated magna cum laude from the University of Houston in 2023, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in applied linguistics and a minor in philosophy. During his time at UH, Cameron became fascinated with and passionate about better understanding the experiences of English language learners. He has been fortunate to work as a tutor and teaching assistant at UH's Language and Culture Center, and he considers the mentorship and experiences received there invaluable both personally and for his future career. Cameron hopes his time as a Fulbright English teaching assistant will allow him to hone the tools and skills needed to better support individuals from all backgrounds on their language learning journeys. After completing his Fulbright grant, he plans to continue working with English language learners and learning more about teaching English as an additional language. Moreover, he plans to use his experience and new foreign language skills to pursue a graduate degree in linguistics or a related pedagogical field.

Isaac DeBerry graduated from the University of Houston in 2024, earning a bachelor's degree in English literature and a minor in creative work. Isaac began his first independent research project through the Mellon Research Scholars program, examining sentiments of queer masculinity within texts surrounding WWI. His literary passions lie in academic and creative writing alike. He aspires to become a dual credit English professor at the community college level, exemplifying both academic and creative angles of expression to early collegiate writers. Isaac views his nine-month venture as an English teaching assistant in Belgium as a significant leap forward to actualizing the kind of educator he strives to be.

Zunayra graduated from the University of Houston, earning a bachelor's degree in public health and political science with a minor in biology. She is passionate about the intersection of health and policy, and improving healthcare outcomes and the quality of life of those belonging to marginalized communities. After completing internships in both the House of Representatives and the White House, she discovered an interest in law and hopes to attend law school in the future and use her degree to help those who do not have access to legal help. Zunayra has spent the last four years at UH serving the campus community as an ambassador for the Women's and Gender Resource Center, an orientation leader, and a resident advisor. She is passionate about community building and student success and hopes to bring that to Bulgaria as a Fulbright English teaching assistant.

Kayla Huhn graduated summa cum laude from the University of Houston in 2023, earning bachelor's degrees in Spanish and English applied linguistics. Teaching English as a second language while completing a summer study abroad program in Costa Rica led her to pursue a minor in secondary education. In addition to earning her teaching certification, she wrote a senior honors thesis based in the disciplines of linguistics and education. She is particularly interested in multilingual education models, which inspired her to apply to the Fulbright program in Galicia, Spain, where she was accepted as an English teaching assistant. She will work in Spain for the 2024-2025 school year, and she looks forward to improving her fluency in Spanish, researching local languages, and gaining a better understanding of effective multilingual education models.

Javier Padron graduated from the University of Houston in 2023, earning a Bachelor of Science in chemistry with a minor in biology. While attending UH, Javier participated in undergraduate research programs such as the UH Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship and the NSF CIC Research Experience for Undergraduates. His fascination with laboratory work has led him to seek new skills abroad. In addition to seeking scientific knowledge, Javier also hopes to meet and connect with people of different backgrounds. Being selected for the Fulbright award grants him the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to accomplish the many things he wishes to do such as travel, research, study, and connect with people.

Tammy Tran graduated from the University of Houston in 2024, earning a bachelor's degree in health with minors in biology and medicine & society. Drawing upon her experiences as a first-generation American, she led Operation Fusion, a community project to empower immigrant and refugee youth to build self-agency and healthy habits. Her commitment to service has fueled her desire to become a mediator and advocate for marginalized communities, working to bridge health disparities and improve health outcomes. Post-graduation, Tammy is eager to begin a Fulbright English teaching assistantship in Vietnam to connect with her cultural roots, improve her communication skills, and foster a deeper understanding of the local communities. Following Fulbright, Tammy hopes to apply to medical school and leverage her Fulbright experience to become a better advocate and physician for underserved communities.

Leonard Wang is a third-year MD/MPH student at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He completed a bachelor's degree in honors biomedical sciences at the University of Houston through an accelerated BS/MD program. At UH, Leonard was selected for the Houston Scholars Program, FrameWorks Fellowship, and Honors College Outstanding First Year Student Award. He also conducted environmental conservation research in the Galápagos Islands. Through Houston Scholars, he received a grant for his externship with the Patient Care Intervention Center to develop social determinants of health screening for Federally Qualified Health Centers in Harris County. At UTMB, Leonard is the health policy research coordinator for the Department of Family Medicine. He was a 2022-23 Albert Schweitzer Senior Fellow and TYLENOL® Future Care Scholar. He received the Student Award in Oslerian Medicine and was the first medical student selected for the American Society of Human Genetics' advocacy program. Leonard plans to pursue a career at the intersection of clinical practice, policy, and healthcare management to reduce health inequities and provide compassionate care to the underserved.