Red Bandanna Leadership Fellows is a semester-long program for 19 upper class students to reflect on the life and legacy of Welles Crowther and to consider Welles’ example in the context of their own ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ experiences of leadership and formation.

Program Details

Mission

This program invites students to examine the themes of leadership exemplified by the life and legacy of Welles Crowther, and to consider where they have seen these themes through their own leadership and service experiences at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.  Students will reflect on these themes as they consider how they want to grow and develop as leaders, as Welles did, beyond their time at Boston College.

Format

The program begins with a day-long retreat with Alison Crowther, considering the ideas of vocation and purpose.  The students meet three more times in September and October to discuss themes of leadership. Finally, in small groups, the fellows will develop and execute leadership action projects for the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ community or the community at-large.

Participants

Rising juniors and seniors, nominated by faculty/staff or peers, are eligible to apply.  Students should be current leaders or aspiring leaders, including students who would enjoy exploring their leadership development in relation to Welles’ life and legacy


2025 Red Bandanna Leadership Fellows

Jackson Butler

Jackson Butler

Class of 2026
Major: Business Analytics and Entrepreneurship



Kyle Cedrone

Kyle Cedrone

Class of 2026
Major: Psychology



Alessandro Cella

Alessandro Cella

Class of 2026



Jack Devine

Jack Devine

Class of 2027
Major: Political Science



Yazmeene Louis

Yazmeene Louis

Class of 2026
Major: Neuroscience



Michaela O'Connor

Michaela O'Connor

Class of 2026
Major: Finance and Management and Leadership



John O'Keeffe

John O'Keeffe

Class of 2026
Major: History



Isabella Oldoni

Isabella Oldoni

Class of 2027
Major: Biology



Alexandria Patton

Alexandria Patton

Class of 2027
Major: Accounting



Jordan Paul

Jordan Paul

Class of 2026
Major: Human-Centered Engineering



Lindsey Pierre

Lindsey Pierre

Class of 2026
Major: Political Science



Olivia Raia

Olivia Raia

Class of 2026
Major: Applied Psychology and Human Development, Elementary Education, and Theology



Meghan Schouten

Meghan Schouten

Class of 2026
Major: Computer Science



Teddy Stravin

Teddy Stravin

Class of 2026
Major: Management & International Studies



Kendall Vallas

Kendall Vallas

Class of 2026
Major: Communication



Ella Jeanne Wasylow

Ella Jeanne Wasylow

Class of 2027
Major: Psychology



Brianna Wesner

Brianna Wesner

Class of 2026
Major: Applied Psychology and Human Development



Brody Whetzel

Brody Whetzel

Class of 2026
Major: Transformative Educational Studies & Applied Psychology and Human Development



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