Developed by a committee of upperclassmen DACA students and reviewed by Campus Life staff and Emory Faculty, Mariposa Scholars Programs is designed to connect undocumented students to a strong network of dedicated peers and faculty.
The Mariposa Scholars Program seeks to engage the spirit and diversity of Emory University by creating space for personal growth and community building through mentorship. At the heart of this initiative is the desire to empower undocumented students with resources and opportunities that will enrich their time at Emory and prepare them to make positive change in the world.
Each year, incoming undocumented students are invited to join this vibrant program and become connected with a trained faculty mentor.
Emory Campus Life and Mariposa Scholars have helped compile the following information on the various resources and information DACA students may need or utilize while at Emory.
Contact Us
For more information, contact Danielle Bruce-Steele, Dr. Graves, or Dr. Kazama below.
Danielle Bruce-Steele
danielle.bruce.steele@emory.edu
Danielle Bruce-Steele (she/her) has worked in Emory Campus Life since 2012 and currently serves as the Director of the Office of LGBT Life and Convener of Belonging & Community Justice (BCJ). Danielle has been involved with supporting DACA students and educating the campus community about DACA/undocumented student issues for several years, and since 2020, her role with BCJ has provided her the opportunity to co-chair the Mariposa Scholars program along with Dr. Christine Ristaino. Danielle is thrilled to help grow and support the Mariposa Scholars program at Emory though building community and connecting students to the resources and support they need.
Nikki Graves
ngraves@emory.edu
Learn more about Dr. Graves here.
Andrew Kazama
404-727-2706
akazama@emory.edu
Andrew "Andy" Kazama is director of undergraduate research and lecturer in psychology. Dr. Andy Kazama was born in Juneau, AK. He grew up on his family’s fishing lodges where he developed a love of nature and biology. His undergraduate work was completed at Davidson College in NC, where he majored in Biology/Neuroscience. Dr. Kazama then moved to Houston Texas, where he discovered his intolerance for high temperatures, but also his love for translational research.
Learn more about Dr. Kazama here.