Meet The Fellows

Hi, my name is Prathma Shah, and I was born and raised in India. I am currently a full-time MBA student majoring in Marketing and Media Communications, and I am set to graduate in May 2026. I work with the CCEL at their Lincoln Center campus. I’m an entrepreneur and founded Woodpecker, a curated gifting company, at the age of 19. I have a passion for traveling, exploring new coffee shops, and embracing all things artsy and creative.

Hi! I’m Kaela Bacchus, a graduate student at Fordham University in the Ethics & Society program working as a graduate assistant with the Center for Community Engaged Learning. I have a strong passion for social justice, ethics, and advocacy and my academic and professional experiences are grounded in a commitment to equity, community engagement, and systemic change. I’m particularly interested in how ethical frameworks and legal structures can be used to support marginalized communities. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, keeping up with the WNBA, and trying new foods around the city!

Hello!! My name is Justin Reyes, and I am an avid fan of all things superheroes. I grew up surrounding myself with movies, games, and shows of heroes like Spider-Man, Batman, and Superman. It shaped much of my childhood, and it's brought me to where I am now! I hope to serve my community in as many ways as I can throughout my time at CCEL. I am also a huge foodie :)