Community Navigators
The Community Navigators aim to create a welcoming environment in the Student Center for Belonging and Community that supports the academic and personal development of BIPOC, first-generation to college and LGBTQ+ students. Community Navigators collaborative engage and work with all students who access the Center in building an inclusive campus community.
Community Navigators, 2026 – 2027
Anavie Bernick (she/her)
Class of 2029
Major(s): Economics & English
About Anavie
I’m Anavie and I’m from Minneapolis, MN.
I’m a Econ and English major and I’m passionate about music, sailing, community, and helping others whenever I can. 🙂
Chidera Kalu-Uka (she/her)
Class of 2027
Major(s): Sociology
Minor(s): Educational Studies
About Chidera
My name is Chidera and I was born and raised in Nigeria and live in Texas.
I am passionate about healthcare and education access. I love music, anything fashion and beauty related, and love spending time with community!
Kasper Troicki (he/him)
Class of 2029
Major(s): Digital Computational Studies & Neuroscience
About Kasper
Hello! My name is Kasper Troicki, a German-Polish Wisconsin-Wyomingite student at Bates! Born in Philadelphia to a family of immigrants (Polish and German being my native languages), grew up in Wisconsin, and currently living in Wyoming.
I will be majoring in DCS and Neuroscience, graduating in 2029. Outside of my studies, I enjoy computer programming, sewing, thinking of complex engineering solutions, and anything automotive. When I’m not busy, I always make sure to find something to do by helping my friends and those around me.
Leah Berhanu (she/her)
Class of 2027
Major(s): Neuroscience
About Leah
Hi everyone!
I’m Leah and I am from Cambridge, MA. I am passionate about equity and access within education.
Marcus Davis (he/him)
Class of 2027
Major(s): Rhetoric, Film, Screen Studies & American Studies
About Marcus
I am from Newton, Massachusetts, or J.O.B. (just outside Boston).
While in high school, I was a President of my school’s Black Leadership Advisory Council (BLAC), where we created programs that addressed issues of equity, access, anti-racism, education, and helped foster a sense of belonging for students of color.
In addition to my long-standing interests in social justice issues, other interesting facts about me include, but not limited to:
- both my parents are Bates alums
- I have a Black Belt in Karate
- I love playing video games
Moreblessing Banda (she/her)
Class of 2029
Major(s): Undeclared
About Moreblessing
Hi, I’m Moreblessing from Zimbabwe (home to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!).
I love traveling and a good drive through the woods. I’m passionate about not over-harvesting wild fruits because what else are the wild animals going to eat?? One of my dreams is to own a farm but then keep one cow purely to love!!






