Social Innovation

Rollins College valedictorian Elizabeth Bonker ’22, who is affected by non-speaking autism and communicates solely by typing, urges her fellow graduates to use their voices, serve others, and see the value in everyone they meet.

Elizabeth Bonker ’22 long struggled to communicate with a world that didn’t always understand or accept her. Now, armed with her Rollins education, she’s starting a nonprofit to bring communication assistance to those affected by non-speaking autism.

A dozen reasons why Rollins is one of the best colleges in the country at preparing students to lead positive change in the world.

When the founder and CEO of a sustainable fashion company needed a spark, she knew it was time to pursue her MBA at Rollins.