SELI Alumni Spotlight
Have fun, drive impact, and always remember to cause good trouble.”
Aja Johnson Make Good Trouble
Driven by a deep passion for equity and justice, I saw the SELI Fellowship as more than just an opportunity—it was a calling. I applied because I wanted to be in community with like-minded changemakers and mission-driven organizations working to transform education as we know it. Throughout my fellowship, I experienced so many powerful moments, but winning the Ginny Looney Servant Leader Award truly took the cake. Being recognized for my work with the DeSoto Independent School District reminded me why I do this work—it affirmed my commitment to creating lasting, meaningful change for students. To future fellows, my advice is this: fully embrace every opportunity— no task is too big or too small. There’s something to learn in every moment. Build real relationships with your cohort, but resist the urge to compare your journey to anyone else’s. Most importantly, have fun, drive impact, and always remember to make good trouble.
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