Meet the Bearcat Buddies Team
Antione Spriggs
Program Director, Center for Community Engagement
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Antione is a dedicated nonprofit professional with over a decade of experience in human services. He holds a BA in Liberal Arts from Xavier University and a Master's in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati ('17).
Noah Borgemenke
Bearcat Buddies Program Assistant
Noah is a 4th year student studying Health Sciences on a Pre-Physical Therapy Track with minors in Psychology and Nutrition. He oversees our Lead Tutor and Ambassador Programs and leads our external partnership and strategies.
Zaid Ahamad
Data Analyst
Zaid is a second year Business Analytics major. He has a passion for tutoring and believes that Bearcat Buddies is a unique experience by teaching kids and connecting with them on a deeper level throughout the semester.
Srividya Bade Vinod
Student Support Specalist
Srividya is a first-year Engineering student. In her role, she assists with student programming, office support, and engagement initiatives that help create a welcoming campus environment.
Lorelle Araujo
Ambassador Coordinator
Lorelle is a 3rd-year Psychology student with an Arabic minor, and she aspires to acquire a PhD in Child Development. She oversees the recruitment and organization of ambassadors who help recruit tutors and support the programs operations.
Joshua Fernandes
Van Driver
Joshua is a fourth year finance major, and has experience in administrative support and community engagement through roles at the University of Cincinnati and various local nonprofit initiatives.
Nyere Jean-Mary
Tutor Coordinator for Hughes High School
Nyere is a 3rd-year Nursing Major with a Minority Health certificate and Public Health minor. She is passionate about making a difference in a child's life and is looking forward to concentrating her efforts at Hughes High School this year!
Trilok Anand Kakumanu
Van Driver
Trilok is a graduate student at the University of Cincinnati. He has experience in programming, cloud computing, and web development. Outside of class, he loves participating in events, volunteering, and exploring astronomy.
Braeden Lonergan
Van Driver
Braeden is a 2nd year student studying Exercise Science and German Studies. He joined to help kids in the Greater Cincinnati area have better access to help from Bearcat Buddies tutors.
Emmanuel Losa
Van Driver
Emmanuel has a master's degree from the Eastman's School of Music. He has recently finished a fellowship with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. He enjoys spending his summers at various festivals and has played in masterclasses for various clients.
Victoria Metz
Tutor Coordinator for SCPA
Victoria is a sophomore majoring in Nursing. Her goal is to one day be a pediatric nurse practitioner. Her favorite part about Bearcat Buddies is watching the kids form a relationship with their tutors
Chichi Okeke
Tutor Coordinator for Price Hill
Chichi s a third-year Health Science student on the Pre-med track with a Public Health minor. As she transitions into her role as a Tutor Coordinator, she aims to strengthen the connection between schools and Bearcat Buddies students.
Elizabeth Otasanya
Senior Tutor Coordinator
Elizabeth is a 3rd-year Pre-Dentistry student studying Public Health with a Pre-Med Certificate. She loves how involved she can be with the students, and loves watching the positive impact that the Bearcat Buddies program has on the students.
Anushri Rana
Capstone Intern
Anushri is a 4rd year Medical Sciences major. She is pre-med, and also loves working with kids, which inspired her to join Bearcat Buddies. She looks forward to helping all the kids at the schools and giving back to the community.
Mika Sevilla Morales
Tutor Coordinator for Gilligan Digital Academy
Mika is a fourth year Psychology student with a minor in Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies and a Minority Health certificate. Mika values the opportunity to promote education access and accessibility in their community through their work.
Zach Stein
Logistics Specalist
Zach is a 3rd year Aerospace Engineering student. He oversees transportation and support for the Bearcat Buddies program and contributes to administrative operations and program organization.
Brendan Teiken
Tutor Coordinator for Roll Hill
Brendan is a second year on the medical sciences track. He aspires to become a physician and use his skills to aid others. He has enjoyed Bearcat Buddies for the opportunity to offer his services for the betterment of younger students.
Nicholas Wright
Office Support
Nicholas is a second year Mechanical Engineering student. He hopes to one day work for one of the top three automative companies. One of the things he likes about Bearcat Buddies is their involvement with the inner-city Cincinnati schools.