Eden Marchese, class of 2023, has shown great leadership potential on our campus, specifically as an advocate for gender inclusivity and support for LGBTQ+ students. The selection committee has identified Eden as a change-maker and public problem-solver, key criteria for the Newman Civic Fellowship. Eden’s social action project proposal aims to continue work Eden that began in Fall 2020. Eden spearheaded an initiative through the Residential Housing Association to designate one of the restrooms in our residence halls as all-gender. Eden gathered support and signatures from fellow residents, drafted a proposal, and presented the campaign to the Office of Residence Life, which accepted the proposal. Although Eden has been a member of our university community for less than two years, the committee notes Eden’s potential for leadership and innate passion for issues of social justice. One nominator called Eden’s work for social change and advocacy “tireless.” We hope that participation in the Newman Civic Fellowship will further develop Eden’s capacities for leadership, activism, and action in the pursuit of a just and inclusive community, not just at Fairfield University, but in our broader community as well.