This semester, UCG’s Justice League welcomes two interns through the Applied Learning Program at UF. Their term and work are just getting started, as they support UCG’s justice work and seek to learn more about faith-based social justice organizing. You’re more likely to see them in committee meetings than a Sunday morning, but if you do, make sure you say hello!

Noah Banuchi

Hello, I’m Noah! I am a senior English student at UF from South Florida. I’m excited to be contributing to this community in my last semester and hope I can help foster progress in UCG’s organizing involvement in Gainesville. Outside of school (and aside from the obvious love for reading), I love hiking around Gainesville and spending time with my nephew!

Laura Thomas

Laura Thomas is from Suwanee, Georgia just north of Atlanta, and is studying Criminology with minors in Anthropology and the Sociology of Social Justice and Policy. She is extremely passionate about providing assistance to those who are not able to help themselves which has led her toward the career path of working in the justice system with those who have been wrongfully incarcerated.

Laura strives to be a leader not only by the title of the position but by serving others and setting an example for her peers which she has tried to embody throughout her time at the University of Florida. Over the past two years, Laura has served within organizations like the Freshman Leadership Council, Leadership Development Institute, Faculty Senate, Florida Cicerones, and the Black Student Union. Currently, Laura serves as the President of the Black Student Union where she has led a year of positive change and meaningful initiatives, and created a lasting impact on the lives of fellow students.