Leadership
Leadership Style
My leadership approach centers on establishing open and regular communication to cultivate a collaborative environment where individuals feel both supported and empowered to excel in their assigned responsibilities. Additionally, I prioritize inclusivity and actively solicit feedback, fostering an environment where all members feel valued and motivated to contribute to our shared objectives.
Experience
President
Graduate Student Organization
2024-2025
Led executive board of twelve graduate students
Initiated the creation of a sub-committee focused on developing shared expectations between advisors and advisees
Established the Culture, Access, and Belonging (CAB) representative as a formal, permanent position
Provided support to graduate students on their research, career plans, and current stressors
Represented and advocated for graduate students as a sitting member on the departmental Graduate Policy Committee
Representing AFRE graduate students at the college's annual tailgate.
Photo: Levy Randolph
CAB Graduate Student Representative
Culture, Access, and Belonging (CAB) Committee of the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics
2023-2024
Meeting with first-year PhD students as they prepare for Math camp.
Photo: Ian Fisher
Leadership Fellow
Michigan State University's Graduate School Office of Well-Being (GROW)
2023-2025
Teaching Fellow
Michigan State University's Center for Teaching, Learning, and Innovation (CTLI)
2023-2024
Supervisor Feedback: "Your dedication to engagement in this community and supporting each other has been truly awesome. The way you've embraced new ideas and contributed to foundational resources for MSU’s educators has been phenomenal."
Office Representative
Graduate Student Organization
2022-2023