Taylor Dumpson, Class of 2018, is a dynamic student leader at American University who brings diverse groups of students, faculty, administrators, and staff together around issues of social justice. As the president of the Intercultural Greek Collective and vice president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Lambda Zeta Chapter, she has taken the lead in service projects throughout the region, building a network of Greek-lettered individuals from UDC, Howard, George Washington, Catholic, Trinity, and Georgetown. At AU, Taylor planned and executed over 10 programs to foster community dialog and address issues such as cultural competency, privilege, diversity, women's issues, and academic achievement. Taylor led the Alternative Break trip to Baltimore in January 2016, entitled "Structural Racism & Oppression: Community Resistance in Baltimore." As Vice-President of the Student Advocates for Native Communities club, she has worked to raise consciousness across campus on the environmental violence perpetrated toward the Sioux community in Standing Rock.

Taylor is an advocate for change who practices what she preaches. Her strength is the uncanny ability to build dialogue and coalitions across different sectors and organizations. Through fresh ideas and strong facilitation and leadership skills, she generates tangible change.