The Kubasik First Impact Program has released its list of student-athletes that will make up the program’s fourth cohort, continuing a group that has induced lifelong success in Terp student-athletes.
The Kubasik First Impact Program aims to assist student-athletes in exploring their identity, strengths, and interests through hands-on learning, exposure to careers, and developing essential career readiness skills.
This year’s 2025-2026 cohort (Cohort 4) consists of the following Maryland student-athletes:
- Simisola Balogun (Women’s T&F)
- Taylor Best (Football)
- Maya Cheeseboro (Women’s soccer)
- Gemma Davitian (Women’s soccer)
- Rayna Engelmayer (Gymnastics)
- Micheal Hershey (Football)
- Emily Lenhard (Women’s soccer)
- Ava McKennie (Women’s basketball)
- Jahmari Powell-Wonson (Football)
- Sarah Saville (Gymnastics)
- Nate Shields (Men’s T&F)
- Darian Tarver (Men’s T&F)
- Alexander Uryniak (Wrestling)
- Kyndal Walker (Women’s basketball)
- Samantha Winer (Women’s soccer)
During the first semester, the focus will be on discovery, emphasizing self-identity, personal branding, and exposure to career paths which will enable students to clarify their career aspirations or understand their options. The second semester will shift towards action. The program aims to help students to apply insights gained through industry professionals, knowledge about workplace environments, and financial planning toward identifying a career path.
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