At Innovate@BU, we believe that innovation thrives when fueled by curiosity, passion, and collaboration. That’s why we’re excited to introduce our student ambassadors—your go-to peers for all things Innovate@BU. These ambassadors are more than just student representatives, they’re experienced innovators who have been in your shoes.
Our ambassadors can answer questions to help you get insights into Innovate@BU’s resources, and they can help you connect with like-minded peers and join our vibrant community of innovators. They can also provide guidance for how to develop your ideas and make the most of your Innovate@BU experience.
You can meet with the ambassadors during any of their drop-in hours, listed below.
Now, let’s meet our Fall 2025 Student Ambassadors!
Mya Kelly
Mya Kelly (CAS’27) is a junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in both Applied Human Development and Entrepreneurship. At Innovate@BU, she participated in the First-Year Innovation Fellowship, Idea Incubator, the Enlight Fellowship and recently collaborated with a startup called Popple through the Innovation Pathway. Mya’s commitment to education and accessibility inspired her to found the Rise Foundation, which aims to enhance access to financial literacy and mental health resources for underserved communities. Outside of Innovate, Mya serves in the Academic Affairs department of Student Government, participates in UROP with the Higher Education Accessibility and Leadership Equity Research group, and is a member of the Sankofa Undergraduate Research Program.
Mya’s Drop-In Hours: Mondays (3:45PM – 6:45PM)
Jeremiah Somoine
Jeremiah Somoine (CAS’27) is a junior studying Computer Engineering. He participated in the FYIF and is currently in the Innovation Pathway. Apart from his involvement with Innovate@BU, Jeremiah is active in Spark!, NSBE, and StuGov. He’s excited to answer any questions you might have about Innovate@BU and his other campus activities.
Jeremiah’s Drop-In Hours: Wednesdays (1:00PM – 4:00PM)
Hannah Martin
Hannah Martin is a current 1L student at Boston University’s School of Law. She recently graduated from BU (CAS ’25) with a degree in English and Political Science. She is a previous Summer 2024 Enlight Fellow, where she worked on starting her own venture focusing on bridging the gap between low-income, rural communities and access to education. Through this Innovate@BU program, she also worked in the Housing and Homelessness Prevention Department at Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) on their Mobile Homeless Outreach Team (MHOT). Hannah is interested in pursuing a legal career in intellectual property, largely inspired by her work with Innovate@BU!
Hannah’s Drop-In Hours: Wednesdays (4:30PM – 6:00PM), Thursdays (4:30PM – 6:30 PM)
Megan Kwan
Megan Kwan (CFA’27) is an undergraduate student studying painting and is from Framingham, MA. She is a current Innovate@BU Student Ambassador and the recipient of the Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant. Megan is the founder of 4Rtists, a sustainable, student-run, donation-based program aimed at reducing, recycling, reclaiming, and reimagining supplies for students in the College of Fine Arts at Boston University. Additionally, she is a FYIF alumna, a photographer for two student organizations, and a volunteer for the Pao Arts Center.
Megan’s Drop-In Hours: Thursdays (9:00AM – 12:00PM)
Richard Casimir
Richard Casimir (Questrom’27) is a Boston University student who is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Management Information Systems. He is passionate about creating an impact by programming events that promote wellbeing in underrepresented communities. He is currently the Head of Programming at BLK Capital Management, Corp, where he applies his organization and passion for programming to support members through virtual learning so they can be exposed to asset management, investment banking, and private equity. Richard is also a Financial Literacy Advocate at Boston University Innovate@BU, a program that selects and coaches students who want to launch innovative ideas. As part of this program, he educates personal finance to promote financial inclusion and empowerment.
Richard’s Drop-In Hours: Fridays (3:00PM – 6:00PM)
