2026-2027 Student Staff
Students are essential to the work and mission of the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE). Working 4-10 hours per week, students support the daily functions of the CCE offices, events, student outreach, communications, operations, and more.
Learn more about our student staff and their favorite destinations and experiences in Richmond.
Engage Team
Olga Rokhlenko
Program Associate, Issue Area Liaison - Training & Development
Major: Global Studies (International Economic Policy concentration), Political Science. Minor in Russian Studies.
Favorite place in Richmond: Carytown :) I love walking around and seeing all the art and local businesses.
Favorite experience in Richmond: Visiting the Pumpkin Patch!
Government Team
Julia Murphy, '27
Program Associate, Government Team
Major: Double major in Political Sciencce and Rhetoric and Communication Studies
Favorite place in Richmond: The Fan District
Favorite experience in Richmond: Exploring all of the museums in the city!
Bonner Scholars Program Team
Evan Gryzlov, '27
Program Assistant
Major: Computer Science
Favorite place in Richmond: Its just outside Richmond, but I love going to my grandparents’ house and spending time with them.
Favorite experience in Richmond: Experiencing “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” by Terence Blanchard in person
Natalie Sabri, '27
Program Associate
Major: Political Science
Favorite place in Richmond: Nate's Bagels
Favorite experience in Richmond: Showing my family around the city when they come!
Communications & Operations Team
Matea Sarkinovic
Operations Assistant, Transportation
Major: Biochemistry
Favorite place in Richmond: My favorite place in Richmond is Carytown. I absolutely love spending time off campus and exploring Richmond.
Favorite experience in Richmond: My favorite experience so far was going to the city with my friends for the first time. As an international student who had never been to the US, it was an exciting time to explore Richmond and what the US culture is all about.
Pierce Taylor
Operations Associate
Major: Economics
Favorite place in Richmond: Casa Del Barco/Canal Walk
Favorite experience in Richmond: The Van Gough Exhibit downtown