Bradley Allen
New Mexico
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences
I am participating in the Leadership Academy because I want to continue developing my leadership skills beyond my military career and learn with a diverse group of students from across the country.
Jaclyn Beauchene
Connecticut
Botany
I am participating in the Leadership Academy because I want to have the skills to succeed in the workplace and in life. My experience has been very rewarding.
Ciarra Bell
Wisconsin
Natural Resources
My experience in the Leadership Academy has been a fantastic journey full of positivity, goal-setting, and self-improvement
Jay Bythesea
Oregon
Natural Resources
I decided to participate in the Leadership Academy after taking courses in the LEAD minor. The coursework is engaging and meaningful, and has real-world applications in my work as well as personal life.
Roberta Fenton
Wisconsin
Natural Resources
I am participating in the Leadership Academy because I want to learn leadership skills to help inspire others and gain confidence.
Elizabeth Greiner
New Hampshire
Horticulture
I am participating in the Leadership Academy because I'm ready to take the next step in my life towards mentorship to help others in the way others have helped me.
Ridgely Johns
Texas
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences
My experience in the Leadership Academy has been phenomenal. I have thoroughly enjoyed interacting with fellow Ecampus students to learn more about working with others as a leader and a follower while honing my strengths to pursue my goals,
Ariel Lee
Ohio
Natural Resources
I am participating in the Leadership Academy to strengthen my confidence in speaking up and leading with authenticity, especially as a minority voice in spaces where I'm not always represented. I want to own my voice and know it matters.
Zachary Linn
Washington
Natural Resources
I'm participating in the Leadership Academy to learn as I hope to be a manager of a park one day! I have learned about the importance of viewing different perspectives when working on building a team and resolving conflict.
Sarah Lynch
Oregon
Agricultural Sciences
One thing that I have learned from the Leadership Academy is there are so many styles of both leadership and management, it is up to the individual to choose the path in which they become. There is always room for growth no matter your experience and knowledge.
Emily Mccuen
New Jersey
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Scieneces
I am participating in the Leadership Academy because I am looking to enhance my ability to influence and inspire others. I am commited to continuous learning and see this as an opportunity to invest in my development.
Katrina Meckelburg
Alberta, Canada
Botany
My experience in the Leadership Academy has been life-changing. I am ending this course with much more confidence and tools to become the high quality leader I aspire to be. I am more prepared now to use what I learned in a professional setting and impact the workforce in a positive way. With what I have learned I hope to be a leader that can positively influence others to step into the best version of themselves.
Michelle Parr
California
Rangeland Sciences
I am participating in the Leadership Academy because I wanted to connect with other student leaders in the Agricultural Sciences program since it's such a different field than I'm in now.
Avery Pinsonneault
Oregon
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences
I am participating in the Leadership Academy because I have high aspirations for my future career and want to learn as much as I can about how I may accomplish my own goals, while learning what it means to someday become a truly great leader who's able to leave the biggest positive impact I possibly can on those around me.
Sarah Proteau
California
Botany and Sustainability
My experience in the Leadership Academy has been incredibly valuable in my educational and career journey. It has been great connecting with other students and our mentors which has allowed me to be apart of something bigger than myself. As a non-traditional Ecampus student, I seek opportunities that connect in similar ways to a more traditional on-campus experience. I have found this in Leadership Academy.
Lene Riggers
Alaska
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences
I have always enjoyed learning different aspects and new things when it comes to the development of leadership. I truthfully believe that no matter the degree, to understand the different components of leading and following is extremely important.
Johanna Simonson
South Carolina
Agricultural Sciences
I am participating in the Leadership Academy because I get to learn and grow into a more effective leader for my community and future classroom!
Sydney Stoup
Nevada
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences
I am participating in the Leadership Academy because I want to become the leader I wish I had as a young adult.
Lauren Viol
Michigan
Horticulture
My experience in the Leadership Academy has been very reflective and eye opening as an individual and as a leader and/or a team member.
Gregorey Watson
Idaho
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences
I decided to take this class because when you move forward in your career you can't stop learning a class like this is only the first steps to becoming a better leader. There is no one way to approach leadership. Different people lead different ways and need to be lead different ways.
Nastassia Welch
Florida
Botany
I joined the Leadership Academy to grow as a leader and to become a better team member. Because of my experiences here, I have stepped out of my comfort zone and joined two non-profit boards.