Elsewhere on Ulster
Four of our students have made it onto the Washington Ireland Program Emerging Leaders Class of 2025.
Each year, the Washington Ireland Program looks for emerging leaders who are passionate about creating a peaceful and better future for Northern Ireland and Ireland. The program supports, develops and inspires students to become the change-makers of tomorrow through personal development, policy debate, public discussion, and community service programmes.
Meet the four Ulster University students who have made the Class of 2025!
Adam has a strong interest in social justice and politics and sees the law as a powerful tool for supporting marginalised communities.
Adam is actively involved in community activism and organisations such as Rethinking Conflict, where he engages young people in discussions on community politics and peacebuilding. He also works with a restorative justice charity focused on disadvantaged youth and community development.
In his spare time, Adam enjoys community sports such as football and boxing, and has developed a passion for fitness through the gym.
Faith works for NI Alternatives, a restorative justice organisation focusing on repairing harm, building relationships, and supporting communities.
She launched her social enterprise, Not JustUs, after a negative experience with the legal system following an accident. Not JustUs provides education on the justice system and wellbeing tools like cold water therapy, exercise, and Havening.
Faith is a One Young World Ambassador, attending the annual summit in Belfast in 2023 and Montréal, Canada in 2024. She was also part of the first-ever Irish delegation to travel around Japan with the Ship for World Youth Program.
Katie is Course Representative and Chair of Ulster University’s SDLP Society, advocating for youth political engagement.
She volunteers with Girls Bridge NI, helping girls build confidence and learn skills like sign language and first aid. She also volunteers at the Northern Ireland Hospice, has donated 27 inches of hair to the Little Princess Trust, and raised £2,500 for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.
A strong advocate for integrated education and housing, Katie earned the Lincoln Award for her work in non-discrimination. She helped launch Northern Ireland’s Anti-Bullying Programme and is involved with Progressive Politics NI, campaigning for equality and social justice.
Originally from Hungary, Orsolya values cultural understanding and inclusivity, using her background to strengthen cross-community relationships in Northern Ireland and beyond.
Orsolya has strong experience in the nonprofit sector, particularly in youth development and healthcare. She gained insight into the challenges faced by healthcare workers while volunteering in a nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orsolya is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces in healthcare and beyond. Her experience in the Nuffield Research Programme drives her passion for improving healthcare practices and building a more inclusive community for future generations.
For more information on the Washington Ireland Program, visit the WIP Website.
