Fellows

The NVLF Leadership Fellowship equips students with the skills and confidence to become effective, impactful leaders 

NVLF LEADERSHIP FELLOWS


The NVLF Leadership Fellowship honors and empowers student leaders who are advancing campus efforts to serve the military-connected community better.  

Representing NVLF-affiliated campuses across the United States, Fellows work to make sure military-connected students have the support they need to thrive on campus. The fellowship not only recognizes students for their service-oriented leadership but also equips them to create lasting change on campus and beyond.

A cornerstone of the program is the NVLF Fellows Forum—an interactive workshop where fellows develop leadership skills, network with peers, and gain tools to drive meaningful impact. Fellows also attend the NVLF Leadership Forum, bringing a student perspective to campus planning. 

Serving as Fellows gives students an opportunity to work with remarkable leaders, collaborate on initiatives to improve support for military-connected students and join a national network of dedicated advocates. 

Selection Process:

Affiliated universities nominate up to three top-performing Military Community Advocates or student leaders, with NVLF making the final selections. Candidates should demonstrate:

     •           Passion for service

     •           Commitment to supporting military-connected students

     •           Strong collaboration skills

     •           A principled, service-driven mindset

     •           A desire to represent their university with excellence

Being an NVLF Fellow is an honor that celebrates service beyond self and provides a foundation for future success.

The 2026 cohort represents colleges and universities from across the country. As part of the fellowship, participants engaged in leadership development programming designed to strengthen their skills, deepen their commitment to service, and enhance support for military-connected communities on campus.

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Cameron Adkins
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Computer Science
Veteran
Michael Ariori
University of Dayton
Computer Engineering
Veteran
Javin Bolanos
UCLA
Biochemistry
Veteran
Ameena Brown
Cuyahoga Community College
Film/Media
Veteran
Matthew Buehler
University of Kansas
Business Administration
Military Dependent
Josh Davis
The Ohio State University
Public Policy
National Guard, Veteran
Ethan Edelbrock
Bowling Green State University
Medical School
Military Dependent
Arthur Edwards
Xavier University
Master of Health Services Administration/MBA
Reserve, Military Dependent
Latanya Edwards
Norfolk State University
Social Work
Veteran
Davida Friedman
Xavier University
Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MA
Veteran
Ajia Gaines
Howard University
Journalism/Film
Military Dependent
Ernestine Humphrey
The University of Texas at San Antonio
MSW Social Work
Military Spouse
Timothy Kerr
The Pennsylvania State University
Economics
Reserve
Bentley Kinzer
West Virginia University
Exercise Physiology
Military Dependent
Terrence Lacsina
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Biology
Military Dependent
Jordan Matlock
University of Dayton
Computer Engineering
National Guard, Veteran
Ava NDaw
Howard University
Political Science
Military Dependent
Elizabeth Scoone
The Ohio State University
Russian/Journalism
Reserve, Veteran
Jacob Sheaffer
Ohio University
Electrical Engineering
Air Force National Guard
Nicholas Veasey
University of South Florida
Geography
Veteran
Jacob Warner
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Biological Systems Engineering
Veteran
Carlos Zaragoza
Bowling Green State University
MBA
Active-Duty Marine