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Student Address Speakers Student speakers represent a longstanding tradition at Commencement, offering voices that reflect the experiences and perspectives of both the undergraduate and graduate classes. Selected through a competitive process, these individuals are chosen for their ability to communicate with clarity, authenticity, and insight. e Student Addresses serve to honor the collective journeys of the graduating classes and to inspire graduates as they move forward with purpose. undergraduate student speaker dyani-janelle reyes '26 Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Dyani-Janelle Reyes '26 of Ludlow, Massachusetts, is earning her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. A dedicated student leader, she has served as president of both the Student Government Association and Empowerment Without Borders, while also mentoring youth through programs such as Follow My Steps of Springfield and coaching with local soccer leagues. She has worked as a Teaching Fellow with Generation Teach, supported curriculum development at Homework House in Holyoke, and currently serves as a fifth-grade stand-in teacher. Following graduation, Dyani- Janelle plans to move to Maine to pursue environmental science and advocacy, with the long-term goal of becoming a professor and expanding access to educational opportunities for future generations. graduate student speaker zabihullah d. ibrahimi g'26 Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Negotiation Zabihullah D. Ibrahimi G'26 is graduate student in the MS in Organizational Leadership and Negotiation. Originally from Kabul, Afghanistan, and now residing in West Springfield, Massachusetts, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen whose experiences have shaped a strong sense of resilience and purpose throughout his academic journey. While completing most of his coursework online, Zabihullah remained actively connected to the Bay Path community through campus engagement and meaningful relationships with faculty and peers, especially Dr. Joshua Weiss, whose mentorship had a lasting impact on his growth. After graduation, he plans to apply his leadership and negotiation skills to support collaborative problem-solving and make a positive difference in his community and professional field.