25-26 ICDP Cohort

Kira Beaudin

Major: Philosophy and Economics

Kira Beaudin (she/her) is a Senior Fellow, joining the ICDP Fellowship for the second year. She graduated from CSUB in 2025 but is grateful to be able to participate in the program during her gap year. She plans to utilize the tools and skills she's learned from the ICDP program in the classroom, as she pursues her career in academia.

Jessica Killmer

Major: Philosophy, Minor: Japanese

Jessica’s (she/her) passion for philosophy and discourse led her to apply for the ICDP program, where she acquired skills for discussion facilitation, conflict resolution and management, and for reflecting on biases and beliefs. As a Senior Fellow and ICDP Student Assistant, she has found creative ways of analyzing discourse in philosophy, where she has directly applied these skills as a Student Intern for the Philosophy for Children program. Facilitating philosophical discussions with K-8 students served as a foundation for her Senior Thesis, which analyzes the benefits of introducing children to philosophical thinking and reasoning for democracy as a way of dismantling polarized belief systems and contributing to civil society.

Erin Rowley

Major: Philosophy

"I’m a tutor and a lover of philosophy, but I’m also very interested in literature (both as a reader and a writer), music, and video games. I like to work with other people and hear what they have to say, and I like being able to teach in a way that cultivates a mutual enhancement of understanding, something I believe is crucial for the health and development of both the individual and the community or society they are part of."

Zaina Farraj

Major: Political Science, Minor: Business Administration

Zaina (she/her) is a fourth year Political Science major with an emphasis in Pre-Law and a minor in Business Administration. Zaina’s interest in the Intercollegiate Civil Disagreement Partnership stemmed from her desire to sharpen her active listening and mediation skills—key abilities that will support her future educational endeavors and legal career. Zaina’s passion for advocacy has influenced her range of involvement both on and off CSUB’s campus, currently serving as Chair of the ASI Board, President and Founder of CSUB’s MENA, Vice President of the Pre-Law Society, a 2025 UCLA Central Valley Law Fellow, and this year’s CSUB Student Representative for the Maddy Institute of Public Policy. Zaina is looking forward to all the ICDP fellowship has to offer for this year’s cohort.

Maria Andino de Gonzalez

Major: Spanish and Liberal Studies

Maria E. Andino (she/her) is an emerging educator and a Mini-Corps bilingual tutor specializing in academic support for migrant students. She is currently a senior undergraduate at CSUB, pursuing a double major in Liberal Studies and Spanish, to become a dual-immersion bilingual elementary school teacher. Her background in outdoor education and the Migrant Education Program has strengthened her commitment to equal access to quality learning and holistic student development. Maria is deeply passionate about bilingualism and advocates for universal, equitable, and culturally responsive education. She strives to create inclusive learning environments that honor students’ diverse linguistic and cultural identities while promoting academic excellence and personal growth.

Karla Rivera

Major: Philosophy, Minor: Communications

Karla Rivera (she/her), a senior at CSUB, is studying philosophy with a minor in communications. She is pursuing a career in academia where she hopes to merge political philosophy, critical theory, and communications. In addition, her experience in studying at a Hispanic serving institution, like CSUB, motivate her to pursue a role in higher education where she can empower students to pursue their educational goals. Her hobbies include rollerskating, listening to philosophy podcasts, and engaging in philosophical debate.