Meet five students who鈥檝e honed their personal leadership styles by heading up student clubs at Leeds. Their stories are different, but their approaches share a common thread: Next-gen leaders will seek to understand rather than command.

Emily Campbell stands on the Koelbel Building deck with the Flatirons in the background.

Emily Campbell (Fin, Acct鈥�24)
Sponsorship Director, Boulder Freeride

Some first-year students might be intimidated by the prospect of a leadership position with Boulder Freeride, CU鈥檚 largest student organization, comprised of 1,500 active members.

Instead of fear, Emily Campbell saw opportunity. As the ski club鈥檚 sponsorship director, a position she鈥檚 held from her first year, she uses the skills she鈥檚 learned at Leeds to build relationships with outdoor companies, get discounts for members, and start scholarship programs. Now, going into her senior year, she鈥檚 an expert.

The role is demanding, but Campbell said it鈥檚 worth it. Her goal within Freeride and throughout her life is to build an inclusive and accessible community鈥攐ne where she can speak up for those who can鈥檛. She believes leading with empathy is most important as a leader, along with thinking about all stakeholders鈥攊ncluding future generations and marginalized communities.

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