Newman Civic Fellow at the 'Ville

Anyae Broomer, a Millersville junior, has been named a 2015 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow. Broomer was nominated by Dr. John Anderson, president of Millersville. The award is sponsored by the KPMG Foundation, a private non-operating foundation with a minor commitment to grant making. Broomer was among the 201 students who were honored for this national award.

“Anyae shows great potential for effective and long-term civic engagement by being a shining example of an individual who puts her principles into practice and inspires other students to serve,” said Anderson.

Broomer, a social work major from Willow Grove, Pa., works to improve the academic achievement of at-risk K-12 students in an urban school community. She currently mentors two high school students and participates in three collegiate mentoring programs to encourage academic success and persistence.

“I know that education is vital to breaking the barriers of poverty, therefore the focus of my service work and leadership has been devoted to improving the academic achievement of at-risk K-12 students,” said Broomer. “Through tutoring and mentoring, I’ve been able to help students succeed and strive towards their highest potential.”

During her sophomore year, Broomer provided over 400 hours of direct service to local community partners as a part-time AmeriCorps member. Her service as an academic tutor and mentor inspired her to develop an after-school dance program for middle school children.

Additionally, Broomer is the co-founder of the University’s step dance team, FUSION (For Us Stepping Is Only Natural), which performs throughout the year for campus and community events and raises funds for several nonprofit organizations.

“My experiences as a mentor–along with my campus leadership roles–have helped me develop the skills I need to lead organizations, network, and build lasting relationships with others,” said Broomer. “Using my knowledge and influence to help guide youth down the right path means the world to me.”

The award recognizes student leaders who have displayed their leadership through service, research and advocacy – student leaders who are making the most of their college experiences to better understand themselves, the root causes of social issues and effective mechanisms for creating lasting change.