IEFI Associates

Meet the Associates

Prince U.D. Tardeh '25 (he/him)

Prince U.D. Tardeh, from Buchanan, Liberia, intends to major in Medical Anthropology or Neuroscience. Prince believes that everyone has the potential to contribute to the growth and change of society, and should be given the space to showcase their abilities regardless of their backgrounds or identities. He was the 2022-2023 IE Fellow for the "Belonging and Mental Health" project. This project intends to create a space where Swarthmore students can share vulnerable stories and find belonging within the campus community, making every student realize how precious they are to the Swarthmore community through focused group discussions and community dialogue. For self-care, Prince works-out, listens to music, plays soccer, and does spoken word poetry writing. 

Nzana Thillot '25 (she/her)

Nzana Thillot (she/her/hers) comes from Denver, Colorado and is a sophomore 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!

IEFI Associate Projects:

Belonging and Mental Health 

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

IEFI ASSOCIATE: PRINCE ~ WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

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

The goal of this project is to identify key factors that affect student sense of belonging across multiple identities at Swarthmore. This project will further explore student concepts of belonging and support students to find healthy approaches in support of their wellness and mental health. This project is in its second year and seeks to implement ideas informed by student participants in year one. 

• Review/analyze information collected in the previous year 
• Establish cross-departmental programs that address some of the factors impacting belongingness and mental health for Swarthmore students.
• Complete planning and Implement a program in support of World Mental Health Day in October.

Hearts & Crafts

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

IEFI ASSOCIATE: NZANA

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.

Crisis Intervention and Community Healing Strategies

administrative direction: MICHELLE D. RAY, ASSOCIATE DEAN AND DIRECTOR OF CASE MANAGEMENT | DIRECTOR OF THE INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE FELLOWS INITIATIVE

IEFI ASSOCIATE: prince

This project explored external sources, leveraged the experiences of experts in crisis interventions, and benchmarked institutions that have succeeded in these areas.

Meet the Associates

Prince U.D. Tardeh '25 (he/him)

Prince U.D. Tardeh, from Buchanan, Liberia, intends to major in Medical Anthropology or Neuroscience. Prince believes that everyone has the potential to contribute to the growth and change of society, and should be given the space to showcase their abilities regardless of their backgrounds or identities. He was the 2022-2023 IE Fellow for the "Belonging and Mental Health" project. This project intends to create a space where Swarthmore students can share vulnerable stories and find belonging within the campus community, making every student realize how precious they are to the Swarthmore community through focused group discussions and community dialogue. For self-care, Prince works-out, listens to music, plays soccer, and does spoken word poetry writing. 

IEFI Associate Projects:

 

Belonging and Mental Health 

 

Administrative Direction: Simone Collins, Director, Counseling and Psychological Service | Ashley Netanel, Health & Wellness Educator

IEFI Associate: Prince ~ World Mental Health Day

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

The goal of this project is to identify key factors that affect student sense of belonging across multiple identities at Swarthmore. This project will further explore student concepts of belonging and support students to find healthy approaches in support of their wellness and mental health. This project is in its second year and seeks to implement ideas informed by student participants in year one. 

• Review/analyze information collected in the previous year 
• Establish cross-departmental programs that address some of the factors impacting belongingness and mental health for Swarthmore students.
• Complete planning and Implement a program in support of World Mental Health Day in October.