IEFI Associates

Meet the Associates

Brooke Leibowitz '26 (she/her/hers)

Brooke Leibowitz (she/her/hers) is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an Honors major in Neuroscience. She promotes DE&I in order to allow everyone to have a voice regarding issues that matter to them, ensuring that nobody is left out. Brooke is the IEFI Associate managing the Student Life Quiet Room, a resource for student wellness. When she is not working on her IEFI project, you can find her playing Ultimate Frisbee with the Swarthmore Warmothers or watching true-crime documentaries.

QR Code to wellness

Administrative Direction: Michelle D. Ray, Associate Dean and Director of Case Management | Director of the Inclusive Excellence Fellows Initiative

Associate: Brooke Leibowitz ‘26

Project Description: The Quiet Room is a space for students to disconnect, decompress, and take a break from classwork, social life, and technology. The associate will be responsible for promoting and maintaining the space for its intended use. 

Nzana Thillot '25 (she/her/hers)

Nzana Thillot (she/her/hers) comes from Denver, Colorado and is double majoring in English Literature and Medical Anthropology at Swarthmore College. Her passion for the art of communication, DE&I, and mental well being drives a lot of her interests within her life.  For self-care, Nzana loves to learn dances with friends and perform on stage for all of her loved ones to see!

Hearts & Crafts

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTION: SIMONE COLLINS, DIRECTOR, COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICE | ASHLEY NETANEL, HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATOR

Associate: Nzana thillot '25

This is work that is a continuation from a previous IEFI Project Belonging and Mental Health.

Designed in the form of a study break, the various events provided students the space to talk about issues on belonging, well being, mental health, and ask questions.