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Elks Scholar Advisory Board

The ENF is proud to present the Elks Scholar Advisory Board.

The outstanding Elks scholar advisory board members are listed below.

Click here for more information on the Elks Scholar Advisory Board. To send comments or suggestions to the Scholar Advisory Board, email scholarship@elks.org.

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2024 MVS Scholar

University of California, Berkeley

Sponsored by Marietta, Ga., Lodge No. 1657
Kalyan Piovesan Toussaint, President
2024 MVS Representative

Kalyan Piovesan Toussaint is a 2024 Top 20 MVS scholar studying at the University of California, Berkeley. He is pursuing a simultaneous degree in Mechanical Engineering and Theater & Performance Studies as he seeks to blend art and science. Beyond academics, he is engaged with humanitarian engineering organizations, archery, and promoting inclusivity of clubs on his campus. "I deeply appreciate the Elks for the opportunity to learn from so many incredible peers and elders. Taking time to truly connect with the insights of others prepared and empowered me not only for college but for life," says Kalyan. "Through my continued engagement with the Elks I aim to create the same opportunity for learning, support, and self-discovery for other students."

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2024 Legacy Scholar

Ball State University

Sponsored by Noblesville, Ind., Lodge No. 576
Addison McMillan, Vice President
2024 Legacy Representative

Addie McMillan is a 2024 Legacy scholar studying marketing at Ball State University. She has loved giving back to her community her entire life; in high school, she accumulated 1,000 volunteer hours at the Smithsonian-affiliated Conner Prairie Interactive History Museum while educating guests. At Ball State, she serves as the President of National Residence Hall Honorary, a service and recognition-based organization that gives back to the university and local community through service initiatives. She is a passionate Resident Assistant, who loves to support students in their first-year. As Legacy Scholar on the SAB, she is excited to continue to give back to her community, honor her mom's legacy, and make a lasting difference for scholars across the nation. "It is special being able to continue on my mom's contribution to the Elks in my own way."

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2023 MVS Scholar

Yale University

Sponsored by Massapequa, N.Y., Lodge No. 2162
Gloria Guerrier
2023 MVS Representative

Gloria Guerrier is a professional at handling hurdles, both academically and in Yale's NCAA Division I Track and Field program. She is studying biomedical engineering, and she hopes to get a PhD that will allow her to combine computing and artificial intelligence with medicine. "Serving on the SAB will facilitate the progress toward my aspirations," says Guerrier, "as I am preparing for one of the major tasks of an engineer, which is working on a team and sharing ideas that function to foster positive change in the world we live in."

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2023 Legacy Scholar

College of St. Scholastica

Sponsored by Eveleth, Minn., Lodge No. 1161
Brennan Muhich
2023 Legacy Representative

Currently studying global sustainability and justice at the College of St. Scholastica, Brennan Muhich wants to attend law school to one day become a public defender so he can support the people in his community. His desire to serve others and build stronger communities has been a part of his life just as long as the Elks have. "My older brother and I often joke that we were born into Elkdom, wearing 'Future Elk' shirts before we could walk," says Muhich. "In my daily life, I try to follow the cardinal principles of the order: charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity."

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2025 MVS Scholar

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Sponsored by Minneapolis, Minn., Lodge No. 44
Abigail Haldorson
2025 MVS Representative

Abigail Haldorson leaves a lasting impact wherever she goes. In high school, she led an initiative to create an outdoor classroom to boost mental health and learning. It took four years to achieve her goal, and high schoolers will be able to enjoy the fruits of her labor for years to come. Abigail hopes to continue making a lasting impact on the SAB. “My hope is to leave a lasting impact on the community and show that Elks Scholars represent more than just achievement, but also that we embrace the opportunity to grow intellectually and personally, while contributing meaningfully to the world around us," says Abigail.

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2025 Legacy Scholar

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Sponsored by Honolulu, Hawaii, Lodge No. 616
Brandon Chang
2025 Legacy Representative

Brandon Chang is a 2025 Legacy scholar studying finance at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He founded the Stocks and Investments Society at UH Manoa as a step in his dream to spread financial literacy in Hawaii, especially for underserved youth and college students. Selected as a national finalist to represent Hawaii on the National Speech and Debate Association Student Leadership Advisory Council, he uplifted “diverse perspectives on behalf of underrepresented communities or smaller-populated communities whose voices might not be heard as much.” He plans to continue to do that work for members of the Elks family.

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2026 MVS Scholar

Harvard University

Sponsored by Greater Palisades, N.J., Lodge No. 2475

Anna Park
2026 MVS Representative

Anna Park is a 2026 MVS scholar studying neuroscience and economics at Harvard College and is currently a U.S. Army Reserve Behavioral Health Specialist who plans to dedicate her career to public service. She founded Down to Work, a nonprofit that has helped more than 10,000 people with Down syndrome find employment in their communities. She credits the community that surrounds the organization with their success and believes focusing on human connection, not metrics, is key. “I am excited by the opportunity to represent scholars' voices, communicate their ideas to the Elks National Foundation, and help shape programs that strengthen engagement for both current and future scholars,” says Anna.

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2026 Legacy Scholar

Point Loma Nazarene University

Sponsored by Auburn-Grass Valley, Calif., Lodge No. 538
Bryce Lund
2026 Legacy Representative

Bryce Lund is a 2026 Legacy scholar studying nursing at Point Loma Nazarene University and plans to become a certified registered nurse anesthetist or CRNA. “By becoming an Elks scholar, I acquired a lifelong responsibility to serve others just as I too have been served,” says Bryce. “It is much more than a scholarship, but instead a community of leaders that I can look up to, and this is an honor that I will forever hold.” He has and plans to continue to dedicate his life to service through his nursing career and projects that serve those who are systematically underserved.

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2024 MVS Scholar

Stanford University

Sponsored by State College, Pa., Lodge No. 1600
Claire Chi
At-Large Representative

Claire Chi is familiar with serving on boards. She previously served as a Student Representative on the Pennsylvania State Board of Education, where she represented 1.8 million K-12 students and advocated for school fundings increases. Her goal is to become a national leader in public policy and communications, and she hopes to bring those skills to the SAB. “The Elks scholar network represents a community of individuals committed to making a tangible difference,” says Claire. “To be part of this tradition is both an honor and a responsibility: to serve with humility, lead with compassion, and ensure that others have the opportunities and resources they need to thrive.”

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2023 MVS Scholar

Drexel University

Sponsored by Pottstown, Pa., Lodge No. 814

Aditi Mangal
At-Large Representative

Aditi Mangal is a 2023 MVS scholar majoring in biological sciences and minoring in psychology at Drexel University. She is passionate about advocating for underserved communities and has done so by working with local legislators to implement complimentary tax filings and founding a local branch of MEDLIFE, an organization that connects students to communities in Latin America that have trouble accessing health care. “For me, being an Elks scholar goes beyond scholarship—it encapsulates the chance I had to grow and develop personally with the organization, strengthening my connections to my family, which extends beyond my local Lodge to a national network of scholars,” says Aditi.

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2023 MVS Scholar

Western Kentucky University

Sponsored by Madisonville, Ky., Lodge No. 738

Caden Lucas
At-Large Representative

Caden Lucas is a 2023 MVS scholar majoring in policial science and legal studies and minoring in emergency management and disaster science at Western Kentucky University. Caden currently serves as WKU Student Body President and recently worked with the City of Bowling Green where he helped create the Downtown Ambassadors Academy to foster community engagement between the downtown corridor and students on the Western Kentucky campus. “Receiving the Elks National Foundation’s Most Valuable Student scholarship was especially meaningful to me because it came from an organization rooted in local communities,” says Caden. “I grew up in rural Kentucky, where institutions like the Elks often represent something larger than themselves: neighbors investing in neighbors, communities celebrating young people, and generations choosing to invest in those who will come after them.”

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2025 MVS Scholar

Harvard University

Sponsored by Phoenix West, Ariz., Lodge No. 2729

Maryam Al Qaderi
At-Large Representative

Maryam Al Qaderi is a 2025 MVS scholar majoring in human biology, behavior and evolution and minoring in psychology at Harvard University. She has been a cardiology scribe; an Ivy Neurological Sciences Intern researching cfDNA; a research assistant for sleep and circadian medicine; and a school president for the National Honor Society, where she raised over $179,000 in fundraisers and initiatives for local nonprofits. “The Elks family has shown me that service is the pillar that unites people from different backgrounds rather than an action that is taken out alone,” says Maryam. “To serve is to be inspired and make an impact wherever we are.”