Sage Project Class of 2022
2022 Honorees
Cam Catalfu
Master's student
Higher Education major
"I could probably dedicate a book to all that makes up Cam Catalfu… instead of letting struggle make them bitter, Cam is passionate about showing love and support, as well as providing awareness, to all underrepresented students...(they are) everything that the SAGE recognition stand for, a humble, ambitious, passionate world changer" - nominator Tracy Montgomery
Kacie Krontz
Senior
Psychology major
"Kacie has overcome many mental health and personal life challenges while balancing her academics at Kent State…She has shown that through personal growth and a commitment to her mental health...and now she is in a program where she feels she fits and is passionate about her future." - nominator Amy Calapa
Miles Matthews
Master's student
Sociology major
"Miles demonstrates leadership, innovation, creativity, and risk-taking in their personal and academic life by always taking charge… lead(ing) youth into an even brighter future, show(ing) them that they can do and be whoever they want to be… and fight(ing) hard each and every day to show up and take care of others...(T)hey are my biggest inspiration." - nominator Tyrone Berry
Naudia Harris
Senior
Journalism and Mass Communication major
"Naudia has faced adversity…(and) has used these moments in her life as a catapult... and truly has changed her experience here at Kent from being a student to being a student who has overcome challenges and can now help lead and inspire others with her story." - nominator Tyrone Berry
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Corina Weems-Porter
Freshman
Exploratory major
"Corina has identified mentors and peers who are able to help her navigate the various challenges she has faced… She faces (her) fear daily and persists despite her concerns. With these strategies as her foundation, she academically excelled during her first term." - nominator Eboni Pringle
Diana Semilia
Senior
Aeronautics major
"Diana has been brave and has been a leader in sharing her personal experiences, with the hope her research will make change regarding mental illness stigma within the aviation domain." - nominator Jeanne Semilia
Miranda Evans
Senior
Art Education major, Dance minor
"(Miranda) was a consistent presence at her assigned school even through the ins and outs of COVID and the trials that faced so many of our students...she demonstrated persistence and the understanding that her students needed her to be there for them." - nominator Juliann B. Dorff