Meet the 2020-21 Hive Participants

Name: Hallie Mayer, '24

My Major: Behavioral Neuroscience

I loved working with The Hive because... "I was able to connect with amazing people and work on a solution for something I am passionate about."

Name: Brianna Alexander, '24

My Major: Sociology

I loved working with The Hive because... "I was able to work toward tangible change at USD."

Name: Maria Tavares, '22

My Major: Psychology

I loved working with The Hive because... "I was able to put into practice many of the theories I am learning and work toward making a change."

Name: Taylor Katz, '23

My Major: Behavioral Neuroscience

I loved working with The Hive because... "I could connect and share my ideas with others to get feedback focused on design thinking. It also let me see things from another perspective."

Name: Savannah Robledo, '22

My Major: Environmental Studies

I loved working with The Hive because... "It provided me with a structured timeline and others to share ideas with, in a focused and comfortable space."

Name: Nick Faber, '22

My Major: Business Administration

I loved working with The Hive because... "The Hive and design thinking challenged me to think not only about the service I want to provide but who the service is designed for and how it can best benefit them."

Name: MaryCate Smith, '21

My Major: Marketing

I loved working with The Hive because... "The Hive challenged us to approach our ideas in different ways and expand how we thought about our goals."

Name: Ashley Raines, '21

My Major: Finance

I loved working with The Hive because... "The Hive allowed us to see our problem from a different perspective and find creative solutions."

Name: Brooke Powell, '23

My Major: Political Science

I loved working with The Hive because... "It gave my team a new perspective from fellow students and expanded our ideas to reach our goals."

Name: Lexie Rollings, '21

My Major: Psychology

I loved working with The Hive because... "The Hive gave us space where constructive feedback manifested into more thoughtful solutions."

Name: Delaney Tax, '21

My Major: Ethnic Studies

I loved working with The Hive because... "It gave us a focused space to bounce ideas off of each other and the Hive organizers."

Name: Grace Feeney, '21

My Major: Political Science

I loved working with The Hive because... "I enjoyed learning how to turn ideas into action using the design thinking process."

Name: Mica Miragliotta , '22

My Major: Peace and Justice Studies

I loved working with The Hive because... "I took a design thinking workshop last semester, and this was an immediate application and deepening of those skills. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to meet and connect with other members of USD and contribute to the greater community."

Name: Lex Ripa, '21

My Major: Political Science

I loved working with The Hive because... "It provided a feasible and structured way to turn my ideas into action, through the hub’s leadership, guidance, and even financial support. My HIVE leader presented information in a way that was always engaging and accessible."

Name: Sofia Hart, '24

My Major: Undeclared

I loved working with The Hive because... "It really opened my eyes and showed me how to be less perfectionist and more open-minded. It has been really hard to foster community as a first-year during a pandemic ...I am so grateful that I joined HIVE. It was the best experience."

Name: Rhonda Papp, '22

My Major: Business Administration

I loved working with The Hive because... "HIVE was a great place to provide structure and support for my project. Without the continued guidance from the HIVE leaders, I wouldn't have had the chance to work out how I can feasibly create such a project! I am so glad that I participated."