Growing up in a small town in Nebraska, I was involved in all kinds of activities.
It’s easy to be a part of everything when your grade only has about 80 kids. I played soccer and basketball, I was the president of the student council, and I was involved in several other groups.
I guess I’ve always been drawn to leadership roles. I enjoy being involved in organizations where I can help make a difference.
I’m a big believer in using your platform to positively impact those around you.
That’s why when I found out about organizations like SAAC and Inner Circle, I knew I had to be a part of them.
I love soccer, but it’s not everything. I want to use my time in college to grow as a person and make an impact in other areas of my life.
Recently, Nebraska hosted the third annual Link-N-Leaders event, and I was fortunate to participate.
We had the opportunity to spend time with students in the Lincoln area who have been recognized as leaders in their schools.
My favorite moment was seeing several kids lead their peers in the “Boom Chicka Boom” chant.
A student would stand in front of their peers and chant, “I said uh Boom Chicka Boom!” to which their fellow classmates would echo, “I said uh Boom Chicka Boom!” And as the chant grows, so does the volume and energy of our session.
With something so silly, I saw kids gain confidence on how to handle themselves in front of a crowd.
I think it’s so important to instill leadership qualities in kids at a young age. They’re the future leaders of our communities, so we need to do everything we can to help them grow and develop.
I’m so thankful to be part of a university, athletic department, and community that values events like Link-N-Leaders.
It’s an honor to spend time with these kids and help make a difference in their communities.
It’s truly one of the highlights of my time here at Nebraska.