Who Are the Current Fellows?

As a member of the graduating class of 2024 from Elon University, I completed my major in
Exercise Science with a minor in Public Health Studies and am excited to embark on my
professional journey with Cone Health as the Elon Year of Service Fellow! This fellowship perfectly aligns with my academic pursuits and passion for healthcare.

During my time at Elon, I engaged in undergraduate research within the Exercise Science Department. My research focused on critical aspects of health such as body composition, bone health, and fasted insulin levels during the pivotal transition from high school to college. This experience allowed me to enhance my analytical skills and deepen my understanding of adolescent health challenges.

I have also served as an Organic Chemistry teaching assistant, providing support and guidance to my fellow students. As a member of Kappa Delta sorority, I fostered strong community bonds and lifelong friendships. Additionally, I worked as a student leader with Campus Outreach, engaging and connecting with others on campus spiritually.

In January 2024, I had the incredible opportunity to study abroad in Italy, where I learned about
the Italian healthcare system and its interplay with Italian art. This unique experience gave me a
more global perspective on healthcare delivery and cultural influences on health practices.
Throughout my senior year, I worked with the local community as a workout instructor at
Burlington Homes. I developed and led weekly strength and aerobic workout classes and
introduced a resistance Gwee Gym program, enhancing the residents’ fitness and well-being
while listening to their needs and wants for the workout program.

I am eager to join Cone Health, where I will gain invaluable insights into the business and
administrative facets of medicine. My passion for proactive and holistic healthcare aligns with
Cone Health’s mission, and I look forward to contributing to and learning from their innovative
patient care approaches. I am committed to making a positive impact in the healthcare field,
embodying the values and skills I cultivated at Elon University and working collaboratively with
Cone Health.

Hi, my name is Mollie Lund (she/her) and I am passionate about public information system reform and addressing issues of polarization and division. At Elon, I graduated with a double major in Professional Writing and Rhetoric (PWR) and International and Global Studies (IGS), and with a minor in Asian Studies.

During my time at Elon, I wrote for several student-run publications, including The Edge Magazine and the Elon News Network. These writing and reporting experiences grounded me in the local community, providing a balance to the global perspectives I adopted through my studies. These opportunities, along with community engagement courses such as PWR 3210 Writing Grants sparked a passion for socio-cultural development at the local level as well as civic engagement more generally.

The Elon Year of Service Fellowship has given me the opportunity to further explore these interests within the context of a professional environment. I look forward to furthering my connection with Alamance County and its various community leaders and change makers. I am grateful for the opportunity to deepen my understanding of philanthropy and of the non-profit sphere more broadly. I am excited to learn how my unique skills, perspectives, and academic backgrounds can be applied to the amazing work being done in Alamance County.

Hi, I’m Nicole and in May 2024 I graduated from Elon University summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Health, with minors in Statistics and Wellness and Health Education. While at Elon, I was heavily involved with the Kernodle Center for Civic Life and Elon Volunteers! and served over 600 hours in the community whether that was at Loy Farm, the CityGate Dream Center, It Takes a Village Project or Rise Against Hunger.

In addition to volunteering, I held various leadership roles within the Kernodle Center, leading 3 Alternative Breaks, serving as the CityGate Dream Center coordinator my sophomore year, and the Executive Director of Education and Community Engagement my junior and senior year.

When not at the Kernodle Center, I was playing frisbee on the women’s club ultimate team or working as a personal trainer with RecWell. I also love to travel and learn about other cultures; I traveled throughout Italy during J-term my sophomore year as a teaching assistant with the honors program and my junior year I had an exceptional experience fulfilling my public health practicum in rural India while learning about the Comprehensive Rural Health Project. Additionally, throughout my final two years I worked on my honors thesis project titled “Putting Knowledge into Action with Dream Center Girls in Motion (DC-GIM), a Health Intervention for Girls Aged 8-12”.

I am passionate about health and well-being for myself and others and have thoroughly enjoyed volunteering my time in Alamance County. After hearing about the experiences of the other fellows I knew the Elon Year of Service was the perfect fit for me post-grad. While at Impact Alamance, I look forward to the mentorship and working towards Impact Alamance’s goal to create a healthier, smarter, and stronger Alamance County.  My focus area is working toward both individual health and our community’s collective well-being. I can’t wait to start!

Hi! My name is Nyjah Rollins (she/her) and I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Service Studies and a minor in Leadership Studies. At Elon I was an Odyssey Scholar and a Leadership Fellow. I worked in the Office of the Vice President for Student Life the entirety of my time at Elon. In my final semester I was an intern for the Elon Academy, the college access and success program I was part of when I was in high school!

As a Burlington native, I’m so excited to see where this year of bettering the community that shaped me into who I am today will take me!

Hi, I’m Nolan Schreiner, I graduated from Elon University in 2024 with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Communications. I had many great experiences during my time at Elon, including an internship with the Alamance County Chamber of Commerce. During this time, I developed a great passion for economic development work in the Alamance Community, and I look forward to continuing this work with the City of Burlington.

While at Elon I also sat on the editorial board for the Pi Sigma Alpha Undergraduate Journal of Politics, volunteered with Elon Votes!, worked as an Office Assistant with the Elon Admissions Office, and was a member of the Elon Club Rugby team. One of my favorite experiences was also working with the Elon Freedom Scholars Program as an Undergraduate Mentor.

I was also extremely lucky to study abroad during my time at Elon. During the spring semester of my junior year, I was enrolled at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS) in Copenhagen. My Core Course with DIS was European Game of Politics. With this course, I had incredible experiences learning about European Politics and meeting with European Union Leaders during our trip to Brussels.

I am looking forward continuing my work and applying my experiences with the City of Burlington and the surrounding communities.

My name is Frieda Walsh and I have a passion for women’s healthcare. I pursued a major in biology with a pre-med track and a minor in anthropology during my time at Elon. During my academic journey, I took the initiative to start a podcast that highlights the achievements of biology alumni. Additionally, I built a network and website to connect students and showcase the accomplishments of scientific alumni.

One of my notable experiences was conducting research on the role of comic books in higher education. I had the opportunity to co-teach a class that was based on comics, which allowed me to explore the intersection of popular culture and education, expanding accessibility of learning mediums. I also participated in the SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research Experience) program, where I conducted research on the correlation between birth control methods and heart rate variability.

Looking ahead, I am excited to deepen my connection with the greater Alamance County area and further expand my knowledge in the field of public health and medicine. I am eager to explore the inter-workings of these two disciplines and make a positive impact in improving the health and well-being of the community.