Bowdoin College

Will Onubogu is the President of AOCC. Serving primarily as the visionary leader ensuring that all programming, initiatives, and partnerships serve to enhance the experience of athletes of color. The role focuses on the creation and preservation of fun, inclusive, and empowering environments both with Bowdoin and amongst its surrounding communities. He is excited to make the most of his final year at Bowdoin and leave AOCC in a better place than he found it.

AJ McBorrough serves as the Director of External Engagement for the Athletes of Color Coalition. In this role, he is responsible for building and maintaining relationships beyond Bowdoin. This includes alumni relationships, community involvement, and partnerships with other NESCAC schools. This year, AJ is also serving as the co-president of the NESCAC Coalition of Student Athletes of Color, working to improve the experience of athletes of color and create new initiatives to foster a stronger relationship between student athletes and alumni across the NESCAC.

Laila is majoring in Visual Arts with a minor in Cinema Studies and enjoys immersing herself in various spheres of campus life to connect with peers outside of her team. Her ambitions for this year center around strengthening relationships within Bowdoin's Athletic Department so that athletes can collectively engage with the community on and off campus.

Anyi Sun is the Advisor of the Athletes of Color Coalition. Previously, she has served as Treasurer and most recently, Vice President of Internal Affairs. Her current role with AOCC utilizes her strength of event planning, engagement, and communication to advise/monitor the process of AOCC initiatives. She is excited about getting first years engaged in the club early on and hopes to foster more collaboration with AOCC and the Bowdoin Student Athlete Advisory Committee.

Sophie Maguire is the Head of Alumni Relations. She aims to continue building community, networks, and support for athletes of color on and off the field through the support of current students and alumni. She is a senior on the Track and Field team with a Major in Integrative Biology.

Keito Ishibashi serves as the NESCAC representative for the Athletes of Color Coalition (AOCC), representing Bowdoin among peer colleges in the conference. In this role, he works closely with NESCAC and AOCC members to enhance the experience of athletes of color, while also exchanging ideas and fostering new initiatives within Bowdoin’s AOCC. He is a junior on the soccer team and is a Biochemistry and Asian Studies major.

Lex is the Campus Collaboration Liaison for the Athletes of Color Coalition. In this role, they plan and execute joint events with other campus clubs, optimize use of available budgets for collaborative programming, and work to develop unique, engaging events that stand out. At Bowdoin, they are a retired member of the women's rugby team. Lex is a Biology/ES coordinate major and a Program Assistant for Bowdoin ARAC outside of the classroom. They can often be found doing homework in Smith or enjoying the sun on the quad.

Isabella Ornelas is the BSAAC representative for AoCC, fostering collaboration between both organizations. She is a sophomore on the women's cross-country and track teams and an Economics major. Outside of class, Isabella is a WBOR DJ and works in admissions.