Meet Ari Cheeks, a Hope for Suffolk scholarship recipient and a junior at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) majoring in Social Work with a minor in Sociology. An active campus leader, Ari is involved in:

• Work-Study Student at the Office of Government Relations: Contributing to the university’s governmental initiatives.
• Department of Community Engagement’s Student Council: Enhancing community involvement and service.
• Campus Engagement Chair for Leadership for Women of Color: Leading efforts to engage and empower women of color on campus.

Ari is also active in three clubs, fostering a vibrant and supportive campus community. She loves being involved on campus and in the surrounding communities to make a change and give back! (selfie)