Loyola University Maryland recently hosted a discussion featuring Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, focusing on the importance of bridging the gap between the university and the surrounding community. The event took place on April 16 and was organized by student leaders from the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ).
Senior students Gabriel Gómez, Ifeoma Ezeani, and Braeden DiFranceisco led the event, coordinating with the Mayor’s Office to facilitate the conversation. During the session, Gómez and Ezeani moderated a dialogue that addressed themes of student leadership, civic engagement, and the future of Baltimore, followed by a Q&A segment with attendees.
Gómez, who is the executive vice president of the SGA and serves as the advocacy and civic engagement coordinator for CCSJ, expressed the significance of service in his life. He noted that the mayor's acknowledgment of Loyola students as vital leaders in the city fosters opportunities for collaboration with City Hall.
Mayor Scott, reflecting on his own background as a student leader at St. Mary’s College, shared insights about how those experiences shaped his current role. He emphasized that while his responsibilities have expanded, the core of his role remains similar to when he was a student.
As he prepares to graduate, Gómez plans to pursue a master's degree in curriculum and instruction for social justice at Loyola while also participating in a teaching fellowship at St. Ignatius Academy in Baltimore. He hopes that the event will motivate fellow students to engage in leadership and service, while also working to improve perceptions of Baltimore.
“We want to inspire the student leaders in this room and students in general to continue to do this work and to know that they are seen and that the work we do is important,” Gómez remarked.
Reported by HarborBeat based on Loyola University Maryland (source).
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