Meet the Trainers

Anshika Agrawal

Anshika is from Surat, a small city in Gujarat, India. She is a Senior majoring in Finance and Information Systems, with a minor in Managing for Social Impact and the Public Good. She was on the Bystander Lead Team last year and will be returning this year. She is involved with CSOM as a peer mentor and will serve as Women Innovator Network's Vice-President. Anshika is also passionate about working with advancements in the clean energy & tech industries. In her free time, she loves to dance and is part of Synergy on campus, she likes to thrift, play racquet sports, and try new cafes (read: coffee addict).

Elizabeth Anderson

Elizabeth is from Seattle, Washington which fostered her love of hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and basically any other outdoor activity. She is majoring in Sociology with a double minor in Hispanic Studies and History. She joined the Women’s Center because she wants to cultivate a more inclusive and empowering space for students of all identities at Boston College. Elizabeth is passionate about advocacy for marginalized communities, especially as it pertains to immigrants and survivors of sexual violence. In the future, Elizabeth hopes to work as an immigration attorney, specifically representing Spanish-speakers. She is interested in reforming the justice system from the inside, ensuring all people receive due process and fair representation. 
On-campus, Elizabeth is a member of the Mock Trial Team and is Assistant Director of the Signature Events department of the Campus Activities Board. She is also a trainer for Bystander Intervention. Off-campus, Elizabeth volunteers with Project Citizenship. When she is not in class or Bapst Library, you can find Elizabeth working out, playing intramural volleyball, or hanging out with friends. Elizabeth is so thankful to be part of the Women’s Center staff and to be surrounded by such incredible people!

Emme Mackenzie

Emme is from Kansas City, MO and is majoring in Political Science and Global Health. She is extremely grateful to join the Women’s Center and cultivate new friendships while giving back to her community! Emme was first introduced to the Women’s Center through her open-mic performances at WC events and growing passion and determination to make a mark during her time at Boston College. She is interested in gender equality efforts, public health policy, and women’s health. On campus, Emme is a research assistant, a Bystander trainer, and a member of the Residence Hall Association. In her free time, she loves trying new foods, playing tennis, spending time with friends, and curling up with a good book! 

Fairuz Saleh

Fairuz was raised in New Rochelle, NY but currently lives in Yonkers, NY. She is an Applied Psychology & Human Development major with her focus area being Observational Studies and Human Capital. With a passion for social justice and amplifying student voices on campus, Fairuz’s engagement on campus is driven by her devotion to advocacy and systemic change. After graduating, she hopes to enter sectors like Human Resources or Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within a company or bank to help these spaces become more inclusive and aware. She wants to utilize her critical and restorative lens to empower others and to make opportunities equitable and accessible for marginalized communities. 

On campus, Fairuz is a member of the Bystander Intervention Team. She is also on the AHANA Leadership Council of UGBC and spent a year as a Bowman Advocate with the Bowman AHANA Intercultural Center where she facilitated DEI training for first-year students and engaged in discussions surrounding discrimination on campus. During her free time, you can find Fairuz organizing her Pinterest boards, listening to music in the sun, or dancing to bachata and reggaetón with her friends. Fairuz is currently studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina.