Intercultural Program Student Leaders

Lydia Dorman
Class of 2024 | History | Maine, United States

Hey! My name is Lydia Dorman, and I am honored and excited to serve with the Intercultural Program here at Covenant. I find the diversity of the kingdom of God incredibly beautiful, and truly believe that the gospel tears down every dividing wall of hostility. This is something that I want to see reflected more and more at Covenant College. I have also been blessed to learn from brothers and sisters from different backgrounds than my own, and to share in their stories, and I am hopeful that this will be something that I can do even more as an IP leader. I love reading, writing, hiking, running, and playing ultimate frisbee.

David Hopkins
Class of 2026 | Computer Science and Economics | Indonesia

Salam kenal! I'm David (or you can call me Vid) from Indonesia and I am very delighted to serve as an IP Leader. I am very much looking forward to doing great things with the Intercultural Program. It is my uttermost desire to use the latest 21st century skills and technology to introduce different and unique cultures, seeing it unite people so that Christ's preeminence can be found in all things. My hobbies include travelling around the world, airplanes (yes, I'm an avgeek!), swimming, playing badminton, chess, and keeping up to the latest technology. I would love to know you more and feel free to reach out to me!

Katya Kadian
Class of 2026 | International Studies | Ukraine

Hey there! My name is Katya Kadian, and I'm so excited to join the IP team. I love learning about different cultures and want to bring people together to appreciate the diversity the Lord's given us. I'm also eager to assist others in sharing their culture within our campus community. In my free time, I enjoy practicing calligraphy, playing volleyball, and the piano.

Leila Mann
Class of 2026 | Biology and Psychology | Canada/Indonesia

Hi! My name is Leila Mann and I can’t wait to serve the student body by being part of the Intercultural Program this coming year! I am excited to become more involved in fostering community within the culturally and ethnically diverse areas of Covenant College. Personally I love meeting new people and engaging in anything to do with being active, spending time outdoors, adventuring and playing music. In and through the relationships and communities built to glorify God, I hope to help lead the Intercultural Program in a way that best serves our campus and the Kingdom of God.

Mila Pires
Class of 2026 | English | Portugal

Hey! My name is Mila, and I am so excited to be part of the Intercultural Program next year. I look forward to learning more about the Covenant community, developing connections between different cultures, and having fun cultural experiences. I love reading and writing, baking, and having deep conversations (I consider that a hobby). I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to serve Covenant, and I hope I'll be able to both give to and receive from the lovely diverse Covenant community! :)

Josh Williams
Class of 2024 | Art | United States

Hey! My name is Joshua Williams. Really excited to get to know you all this year. My favorite thing about the Intercultural program is the strong sense of community and family connection. My hope is to allow for intercultural discussion and dialogue across multiple lines and promote the diversity of God's kingdom to campus.

Kate DuRoy
Class of 2025 | Philosophy | United States

Hola a todos! My name is Kate DuRoy and I am thrilled to serve in the IP program. The community I have experienced here is so dear to me and I deeply appreciate how willing students are to share their stories and make new memories together! In my spare time I love making music, studying Spanish here at Covenant, getting outdoors, and enjoying the company of my friends and family. I hope that together we will encourage kindness, laughter, good conversations, and celebration of our differences.