Overview
The HHS Student Leadership program prepares undergraduate students from the School of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) for success after graduation. We do this through a variety of leadership, professional development, and networking experiences.
2025-2026 Student Leadership Group
HHS Student Leadership Networking Mixer
2024-2025 Student Leadership Group
Eligibility
COHORT 2025-26
Gabrielle Harris
Communication Sciences and Disorders with minor inHuman Development and Family Studies
Expected graduation: 2028
Experiences of COHORT 2024-25
BETHANY ALLEN
Recreational Therapy
My most impactful experience was going to Jones Elementary and teaching kids about my field and about college, and hearing all of their future plans.
After graduation Accelerated master’s program in Community and Therapeutic Recreation at UNCG
LEAH FLIPPIN
Communication Sciences and Disorders
My most impactful experience from the Student Leadership Program was the mixer event. I was encouraged to step out of my comfort zone as well as to make connections.
After graduation: Speech Language Pathologist Assistant while obtaining a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology
MALCOLM JOHNSON
Public Health Education w/ Concentration in Community Health Education and Minor in Sociology
I was able to have intentional conversations with my peers and our alumni network.
After graduation: Health advocate for marginalized and underserved communities
TYLER MAYS
Nutrition – Human Dietetics
My biggest takeaway from the program is learning how to navigate professional events.
After graduation: Registered Dietician
LAH “SWEE” PAW
Early Childhood Education
The biggest takeaway from the SLP was learning how to step out of my comfort zone. It taught me confidence in leadership and communication.
After graduation: Early childhood setting while starting my master’s degree in education
YARINEX RIVERA
Social Work and Peace and Conflict Studies
I have learned that leadership isn’t about titles, but it is about heart, effort, and the courage to show up for others and yourself.
After graduation: Graduate School
Malachi Ward
Human Health Sciences, Minor: Chemistry
My biggest takeaway: How to make a proper handshake, how to lead with open ears, attending the mixer at Dean Mattacola’s house.
After graduation: Dental school
A’MYAH WILSON
Public Health Education, pre-PA track
My biggest takeaway is the focus on connections and opportunities. As a sophomore, I now have access to new spaces and feel prepared to thrive in them. Leadership isn’t just about what you know, but who you grow with.
After graduation: PA School, practicing PA specializing in OB/GYN
