Bonderman Travel Fellowship
Michael Light

Social Work; Certificate in Global Health
Graduate
2012 Fellows
Hometown: Bellingham, WA
Travel Locations: Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Brazil, India, South Africa, Rwanda
Light’s journey will honor national days of independence and remembrance in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Brazil, India, South Africa and Rwanda, which share a history of colonialism that has oppressed people and claimed lives. His goal along the way is to develop a deeper appreciation for the power of human resiliency in resisting oppression so that he can become a more effective and principled actor in his work toward global health and justice.