{"id":17954,"date":"2023-04-27T10:58:17","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T14:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-draft\/?page_id=17954"},"modified":"2026-01-20T09:23:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T14:23:44","slug":"seeds-of-success","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/student-resources\/diversity-and-inclusion\/seeds-of-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeds of Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"type-intro\">A student run organization focused on helping students succeed academically, professionally, and socially<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeds of Success is a student-run organization sponsored by the College of the Environment and Life Sciences. It is open to all CELS students, and it is focused on supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our long-term aim is for Seeds students to succeed academically, professionally, and socially. We provide a physical and social space where members can develop a sense of community, as well as leadership and team-building skills both at URI and in their next phase of life through research\/scholarship opportunities, educational\/career seminars, and creating affinity spaces for members.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-boxout-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-boxout right  \"><h1>Contact us<\/h1>\n\n<p>Want to become involved or need additional information? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 401.874.5019<br>Email: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:uri.cels.sos@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\">cels_sos@etal.uri.edu<\/a><br>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cels_sos\/\">@cels_sos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advisor: Aura Fajardo Grandidge<br>Graduate Student: Yadira Silva Rios<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">As a member of Seeds of Success, you&#8217;ll receive:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Academic and professional development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research, fellowship, scholarship, and job opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to build new friendships with peers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fun team-building activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeds of Success swag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dinner during our general meetings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeds of Success members should attend at least three general meetings per semester, attend at least 2 Seeds of Success-affiliated events per academic year, and keep in contact with current members and the leadership team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/20250530_100831.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/20250530_100831.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/20250530_100831-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/20250530_100831-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/20250530_100831-364x251.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/20250530_100831-500x345.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:110px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"978\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/president-1024x978.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/president-1024x978.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/president-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/president-768x734.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/president-364x348.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/president-500x478.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/president-1000x955.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/president.jpg 1051w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rachel Arseneault &#8217;26 (she\/her\/hers)&nbsp;<br><strong>President<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:95px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><blockquote>&#8220;Hi! My name is Rachel, and I am a senior double-majoring in Biological Sciences and Cell and Molecular Biology with a concentration in Microbiology. I also have a minor in Gender and Women\u2019s Studies. I will be your president for this academic year, and I am excited to bring new members into our Seeds of Success family.\u201d<\/blockquote><cite>Rachel Arseneault &#8217;26<\/cite><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"938\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/20250530_095948-1024x938.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/20250530_095948-1024x938.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/20250530_095948-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/20250530_095948-768x704.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/20250530_095948-364x334.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/20250530_095948-500x458.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/20250530_095948-1000x916.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/20250530_095948.jpg 1065w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chelsea Tay &#8217;26 (she\/her\/hers)<br><strong>Vice President<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><blockquote>&#8220;Hi everyone, my name is Chelsea! I am a senior double-majoring in Biological Sciences and Human Development and Family Science with a concentration in Health and Aging Services on a pre-med track. This year I will serve as the Vice President and am looking forward to making stronger connections with all the members!&#8221;<\/blockquote><cite>Chelsea Tay &#8217;26<\/cite><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"978\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/theone-1024x978.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/theone-1024x978.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/theone-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/theone-768x734.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/theone-364x348.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/theone-500x478.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/theone-1000x955.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/theone.jpg 1051w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br>Azaliah Lopes &#8217;27 (she\/her\/hers)<br><strong>Secretary<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><blockquote>&#8220;Hi! My name is Azaliah Lopes, and I am a junior double-majoring in Biotechnology and Cellular and Molecular Biology with a concentration in Biochemistry. I will be the secretary for this academic year, and I am excited to continue getting to know all the members!&#8221;<\/blockquote><cite>Azaliah Lopes &#8217;27<\/cite><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"978\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/the-1024x978.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/the-1024x978.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/the-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/the-768x734.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/the-364x348.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/the-500x478.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/the-1000x955.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/the.jpg 1051w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mame Issa Ndoye &#8217;28 (she\/her\/hers)<br><strong>Social Media and Outreach Chair<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><blockquote>&#8220;I am a biological sciences major on a pre-med track, and I am excited to experience all the things that seeds have to offer and just be involved in it all.&#8221;<\/blockquote><cite>Mame Issa Ndoye &#8217;27<\/cite><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"978\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-14-1024x978.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-14-1024x978.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-14-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-14-768x734.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-14-364x348.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-14-500x478.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-14-1000x955.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-14.jpg 1051w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jezell Green &#8217;26 (she\/her\/hers)<br><strong>Academic Support Chair<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><blockquote>&#8220;Hi everyone! My name is Jezell, and I am a senior majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology with a concentration in Biochemistry. I will be serving as the Academic Support Chair for the academic year! I am looking forward to fostering a welcoming environment and supporting students in becoming the best version of themselves.&#8221;<\/blockquote><cite>Jezell Green &#8217;26<\/cite><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"978\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-15-1024x978.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-15-1024x978.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-15-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-15-768x734.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-15-364x348.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-15-500x478.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-15-1000x955.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-15.jpg 1051w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gavin Borge &#8217;26 (he\/him)<br><strong>Volunteer Support Chair<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:247px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"978\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-16-1024x978.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-16-1024x978.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-16-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-16-768x734.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-16-364x348.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-16-500x478.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-16-1000x955.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-16.jpg 1051w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Astou Dieng &#8217;26 (she\/her)<br><strong>Representative of the CELS Diversity Committee<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:109px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"978\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-17-1024x978.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-17-1024x978.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-17-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-17-768x734.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-17-364x348.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-17-500x478.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-17-1000x955.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-17.jpg 1051w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rashell Quinonez &#8217;27 (she\/her)<br><strong>Representative of the CELS Diversity Committee<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:109px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"978\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-3-1024x978.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-3-1024x978.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-3-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-3-768x734.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-3-364x348.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-3-500x478.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-3-1000x955.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-3.jpg 1051w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ashley Ibeh &#8217;26 (she\/her)<br><strong>M.U.S.I.C. \/ Peer Mentor Liaison<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:364px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"978\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-18-1024x978.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-18-1024x978.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-18-300x287.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-18-768x734.jpg 768w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-18-364x348.jpg 364w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-18-500x478.jpg 500w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-18-1000x955.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Untitled-18.jpg 1051w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yadira\u00a0Silva Rios &#8217;26 (she\/her\/hers)<br>Graduate Student<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><blockquote>&#8220;Hello! My name is Gavin Borges, and I\u2019m a senior majoring in Cell and Molecular Biology. I\u2019m excited to help plan our volunteer events this year and contribute to making Seeds of Success a meaningful and positive presence both on campus and in the local community. I hope everyone finds something they\u2019re passionate about in the events we host, and I look forward to supporting growth, engagement, and collaboration among our members and leadership team!&#8221;<\/blockquote><cite>Gavin Borges &#8217;26<\/cite><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><blockquote>&#8220;Hi, my name is Astou Dieng. I am majoring in Landscape Architecture, minoring in community planning and general business. I am taking the position of the Diversity representative for CELS. I am looking forward to networking and meeting new people.&#8221;<\/blockquote><cite>Astou Dieng &#8217;26<\/cite><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><blockquote>&#8220;Hi, my name is Rashell, and I am currently a Junior double majoring in Cellular and Molecular Biology and Psychology. I am on a Pre-dental Track and am involved with other organizations on campus. I will be taking the position of Diversity Representative for the 2025-26 school year, and I am excited to bring enthusiasm and new ideas to Seeds this year.&#8221;\n<\/blockquote><cite>Rashell Quinonez &#8217;27<\/cite><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><blockquote>&#8220;Hi everyone! My name is Ashley, and I am a rising senior! I plan to graduate in 2026. I am majoring in Public Health on a pre-med track! My preferred pronouns are she\/her. This year, I will be a part of the CELS leadership team, and with that, I hope to bring a lot to the team! My position for the 2025-26 school year is M.U.S.I.C.\/ Peer Mentor liaison. I am really looking forward to contributing to the betterment of URI and fostering a welcoming and accepting environment for all. I am mostly looking forward to garnering new and beautiful connections with people and, most importantly, making lifelong friendships!<\/blockquote><cite>Ashley Ibeh &#8217;26<\/cite><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-quote-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-quote  \"><blockquote>\u201cMy name is Yadira Silva Rios. I am currently a 2nd-year PhD student in the Biological &amp; Environmental Sciences program with a specialization in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems. I am a first-generation Latina with a non-linear journey into my doctoral degree. I consider myself an interdisciplinary food scholar with current research in Southern Ecuador and the region&#8217;s small-holder farmers&#8217; livelihood strategies.\u201d\n<\/blockquote><cite>Yadira Silva Rios &#8217;26<\/cite><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ADVISOR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0 <div class=\"uri-people-tool cl-tiles halves\"><div class=\"peopleitem h-card has-thumbnail\">\n\t<header>\n\t\t<div class=\"header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/meet\/aura-fajardo-grandidge\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Aura-Grandidge.jpg\" class=\"u-photo  wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Aura-Grandidge.jpg 400w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Aura-Grandidge-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Aura-Grandidge-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Aura-Grandidge-364x364.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/meet\/aura-fajardo-grandidge\/\">Aura Fajardo Grandidge<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div class=\"inside\">\n\n\t\t<p class=\"people-title p-job-title\">Assistant Dean for Diversity &amp; Student Success Initiatives<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"people-department\">Office: CBLS, Rm 438<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"people-misc\"><span class=\"p-tel\">401.874.2898<\/span> <br> <a class=\"u-email\" href=\"mailto:afgrandidge@uri.edu\">afgrandidge@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A student run organization focused on helping students succeed academically, professionally, and socially Seeds of Success is a student-run organization sponsored by the College of the Environment and Life Sciences. 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