The Center for Justice & Reconciliation (CJR) engages students across the Point Loma Nazarene University campus in our work with a student-led Ambassador Program. Every school year we aim to equip student ambassadors to apply their academic education to difficult conversations about the complex world we live in. Heather Corbin expressed why she became a CJR Ambassador
"I believe CJR is an amazing learning and growth experience to be involved in; being able to be the hands and feet of God in the very prevalent issues in society today is key in moving towards greater change. I have always had a deep desire to help marginalized populations in society. Human rights, equality, ethics, and social justice have been the driving forces for my actions. I am a firm believer in the idea that everyone, no matter what background, deserves the opportunities and pathways that further their successes. Working to better the systems that we have in place is my lifelong goal."
- Heather Corbin
Through meeting regularly, volunteering together, and hosting campus-wide events, the Ambassador Program provides a space to grow and learn while processing complex social justice issues. The CJR is encouraged to grow our Ambassador Program into three teams and accepted 26 CJR Ambassadors. Needless to say, we are very excited to start the semester with some great conversations! Meet the Fall 2021 CJR Student Ambassadors:
Katie Quinn's Team
Sydney McFadden, Junior studying International Studies
Claire Brucker, Sophomore studying Political Science
Ashley Sepulveda, Sophomore studying Political Science
Jessica Buell, Junior studying International Studies
Emma Peters, Junior studying Sociology
Tess Schrupp, Freshman studying Communication Studies
Kyla Kinzle's Team
Caden Tomlin, Freshman studying Applied Health Science
Mary Stokely, Junior studying International Development
Lainie Alfaro, Sophomore studying Journalism and International Studies
Taylor Floyd, Junior studying Sociology
Ella Gulbrandson, Freshman studying Social Work
Joni Santoro, Freshman studying Pre-nursing
Robyn Austin, Senior studying Sociology
Hope Jacobsson, Sophomore studying Social Work
Heather Corbin, Junior studying Social Work
Katrina Cloyes' Team
Philine Leila Domen, Freshman studying Sociology
Bizunesh Harrison, Freshman studying Biology
Dorie Bulthuis, Junior studying Child and Adolescent Development
Fernanda Rodriguez Santillan, Junior studying Media Communications
Jessica White, Junior studying Environmental Studies with a concentration on Social Impact
Emma Place, Junior studying Spanish and Child & Adolescent Development
Anna Griffin, Sophomore studying International Studies
Claire Downey, Sophomore studying Christian Studies and Philosophy
Isabella Purdy, Sophomore studying Environmental Studies
Allison Eazell, Senior studying Chemistry and Psychology
Reyna Huff, Freshman studying Journalism
Our dedicated CJR Ambassadors will be key to the execution of our yearly Roots of Giving Fair on December 3rd. This will be our first-ever hybrid model where we will be presenting Vendors both in-person and online. Stay tuned for future announcements!