Intercultural Program Student Leaders

The role of a student intercultural leader is to create a welcoming campus environment which provides spiritual, emotional, and practical assistance for students in a cultural and/or ethnic/racial minority at Covenant. Intercultural leaders also help provide opportunities for all Covenant students to learn about and celebrate various cultures, ethnicities, races, and experiential differences. Finally, intercultural leaders provide opportunities to learn about global and domestic events and issues which are relevant to understanding issues of culture and ethnicity/race.

Malachi Smith
Class of 2028 | 2D Art Concentration | United States

Hi, my name is Malachi Smith, and I will be serving as an Intercultural Program Leader for the first time this year! I enjoy movies, books, and all the arts. This year I just pray that we will continue to provide opportunities not just for international students, but all students, to experience cultures different from our own in ways that are both meaningful and fun.

Yosuman Olimova
Class of 2028 | English and Philosophy | Tajikistan

Hey everyone! I’m Yosuman, one of the Intercultural Program leaders for this year. I love meeting new people, so please don’t hesitate to reach out! My time at Covenant has been incredible — I’ve felt so welcomed by this community, and I’m excited to help others feel the same. I hope our IP Center becomes a place of rest, joy, and lots of laughter. I also pray that through this program, we grow in awareness and appreciation of each other’s cultures, and that meaningful friendships are formed along the way. I can’t wait to see what’s ahead for the IP!

Peter Wong
Class of 2028 | Psychology | Hong Kong

大家好！My name is Peter Wong, and I am excited to not only serve but to learn from our wonderful students from all over the world as one of the Intercultural Program Leaders. I am extremely excited to share my southeast asian background and contribute to building a more loving, united, and intercultural community alongside the Intercultural Program here at Covenant. I love watching and playing futbol(soccer), and I love getting to know different people and what makes their home special. My hope for this upcoming year is that the IP office and all the events we will be hosting will be a place of comfort and unity, and most importantly, honoring Christ's beautiful creation through loving and learning what makes people here at Covenant unique.

Bridget Peck
Class of 2027 | Art | Tanzania & the United States

Habari marafiki zangu!! My name is Bridget Peck and I can't wait to continue serving in the Intercultural Program! The IP has been so crucial in how I've fostered community at Covenant, and I'm delighted to be a part of that for other people. I love anything to do with people- whether that's being outside, making art, eating food, or just spending time together! I hope we push each other to better relationships through loving the people around us well and being curious and open and excited about one another.

Sarah Newell
Class of 2026 | Biblical and Theological Studies | United States

Sain baina uu! My name is Sarah Newell and I'm so excited to serve our community through the IP program this year! Though I may not be from another country, the Father has placed such great love in my heart for His people all over the world, especially in Mongolia! I'm so excited to celebrate all the cultures represented at Covenant. When not talking about the beauty of God's people, I love laughing with my friends, baking, dancing in the rain, wistfully thinking about bigger mountains, and watching The Muppet Show.

Natalia Trinidad
Class of 2027 | Art History | United States

Hola! I am Natalia, and I am so excited to be part of the Intercultural Program and serve in this way! I love the welcoming spirit that I have encountered with the program, and want to continue meeting new people, and talking about the diverse experiences each of us have.
I love talking about art and cinema, reading, going on nature walks, and just looking at God’s beautiful creation! I hope we continue to strive and be curious about different walks and journeys, and joyfully learn from one another as one beautiful body of Christ!