At the culmination of each semester’s Emerge Leadership Circle, students share their personal leadership philosophies. These philosophies are the culmination of a semester’s learning and reflection, and each is as unique as the participant themselves.
Arianna Giasson, from Somerset, MA, is a junior in the Occupational Therapy program. Along with her academic course load and involvement in campus leadership programs, Ari is also president of the Student Occupational Therapy Association, secretary of the LGBTQ+ Alliance, and a member of Best Buddies.
To understand Jessica Wicks is to understand a little about where she comes from; Memphis, Tennessee. The home of soul. A city full of a spirit, energy, and intensity seldom matched anywhere else. A name meaning established, enduring, and beautiful. And a history reaching as far back as the pharaohs, where the ancient Egyptian capital […]
Blake Thorne, a junior from Bridgewater, MA, is a Communication major with a focus in Digital Media Production. Besides acting at the President for the Club Lacrosse Team, Blake is also heavily involved with the Center for Community Media on campus, where he hosts in-studio interviews and fills various studio roles including camera person, technical […]
Anna Johnson, a junior studying sociology with a minor in pre-law, is all-in when it comes to life as a Worcester State student. A Worcester, MA native, Anna has spent the past two years building an impressive resume of leadership and involvement experiences. She is currently the Student Trustee, a Presidential Student Ambassador, Third World […]
Occupational Therapy major Victoria Donahue is a member and Treasurer for both Best Buddies and the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA). A junior from West Roxbury, MA, she spends her time as a student balancing her class responsibilities, student organization roles, and a job at the Wellness Center. Throughout the last two years Victoria has […]
Ben Morin is making a name for himself as an up-and-coming student leader at Worcester State. A junior Psychology major with a concentration in Mental Health Services and minors in Addictions Counseling and Ethnic Studies, Ben is adding to his mental health advocacy work this year as President of Active Minds, a student organization that […]
At the culmination of each semester’s Engage Leadership Circle, students share their updated personal leadership philosophies. These philosophies are the culmination of a semester’s learning and reflection, and each is as unique as the participant themselves.
Each semester, the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development recognizes those students who were able to maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA while being involved in a student organization. This is a significant accomplishment, as it is not always easy to balance academic requirements and the role of a student leader. Below are the students […]
