Meet your2016 Leadership and Service

Ambassadors!

Chelsie AllenMajor: Food Science and Technology (Pre-Dentistry)Hometown: Memphis, TNInterests: reading, cooking, shopping, and traveling

“I love being an LSA because I'm able to connect with students through leadership and service. Not only do I teach others, but I

also learn different perspectives in the process.”

Ethan RileyMajor: BCMB (Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular

Biology)Hometown: Franklin, TN

Interests: Reading, running, hiking, rafting, listening to music, camping, and crocheting.

“For me, one of the most rewarding parts about being an LSA is the relationships that I build and all the different types of

people and ideas that I get exposed to. Being able to learn the dreams and values of other students through this role really

opens up my mind to a whole new world of service.”

Mika CarrMajor: Journalism and Electronic MediaHometown: Nashville, TNInterests: Video production, Public Relations, Storytelling through different mediums

“Being an LSA provides me an opportunity to meet others from all aspects of campus and we're able to come together to talk about

different topics that affect us now and will in the future.”

Alyssa HooverMajor: Finance

Hometown: Shelbyville, TNInterests: Grey's Anatomy, Tennessee Vols, reading, and

jamming to Taylor Swift

“I love being an LSA because it allows me to serve others who are in need, as well as reach out to my peers and encourage

them to do the same!”

Shelby Furer“It is important for students and staff to become educated about real world problems and how that affects all of us.”

Kenzie Poston“I am super excited to develop my leadership skills, serve the community, and make new friends.”

Ainsley EllingtonMajor: Nutrition, and Childhood and Family StudiesHometown: Alcoa, TNInterests: Reading, Sports, Playing with kids, anything outdoors

“I love being an LSA because it gives me so many opportunities to serve and share my passions for service with others on campus!”

Amy MorganMajor: Animal Science

Hometown: Cookeville, TNInterests: Leadership, Running, Traveling, Public-Speaking,

Hanging out with friends, and eating Moe's :)

“I enjoy being an LSA because of the service experience and leadership opportunities I am able to have with this position! It

is humbling to serve my school and community as an LSA by giving back to the best of my ability. Plus, the wonderful people

I get to experience it with make it that much better!”

Beverly BanksMajor: Journalism & Electronic Media, and Political ScienceHometown: Wheeling, WVInterests: Singing, Theatre, Photography, Public Speaking, Student Government Association

“ I love being an LSA because I feel empowered when I make a difference for the community.”

Brandon HayesMajor: Management, Collateral in Economics

Hometown: Morristown, TNInterests: I enjoy going to church and having faith. I also enjoy hanging out with friends and doing outdoor activities such as

hiking and fishing.

“I enjoy fostering relationships with volunteers and other LSA's, and I also enjoy building my leadership and development skills.”

Jay PatelMajor: BCMB & PsychologyHometown: Crossville, TNInterests: Reading, software engineering, running, YouTube, and volunteering

“I enjoy the LSA because it gives me direction as to how I can help out my community and instill the spirit of the Vol in other

students.”

Katie WrightMajor: Business Management

Hometown: Franklin, TN Interests: Hiking, Spending time with my friends and family,

watching Netflix, and pretending that I am Leslie Knope

“As an LSA, I enjoy getting to serve alongside students in the Knoxville community. Through service and programming as an LSA I get to meet students from all across campus and have the

opportunity to participate in a diverse dialogue.”

Jessica BertramMajor: Neuroscience/Language & World Business

Hometown: Crossville, TN Interests: Running, cooking, volleyball

“I enjoy being an LSA because it gives me many opportunities to serve my community with fellow Vols!”

Myracle CrossMajor: AccountingHometown: Chattanooga, TNInterests: Swimming, Reading, & spending time with friends and family.

“I love being an LSA because I love showing people that they can be helpful in this world. That, as a whole, we can change

communities one step at a time.”

Khianna AnthonyMajor: KinesiologyHometown: Clarksville, TNInterests: Watching movies and hanging out with friends

“I enjoy being an LSA because I change someone's viewpoint about service. There are so many benefits to service and you won't know about them unless someone can point them out to you. Also, I want to make students better leaders in any way I can because with all

that is going on in the world, we need more college students to step up and take action. Sometimes the only way to do that is

enabling others to act.”

McKinsey PattersonMajor: Nursing

Hometown: Murfreesboro, TNInterests: Ed Sheeran, North Carolina, Margaret Thatcher, Bill

Cosby sweaters, making new friends

“I can’t wait to learn more about myself, those I serve with, and learning more about the community we serve.”

Kimmy BressMajor: Neuroscience and Mental HealthHometown: Melbourne Beach, FLInterests: Music, Water Sports, Hiking, Rock Collecting, Pogo Sticks, and Mermaids

“Service allows us to create deeper connections between ourselves and the community. By listening and understanding the needs of our campus, an LSA tries to engage all students in a way that is

authentic and relevant. I am thankful for this organization and its wholehearted commitment to bearing the torch of service!”

Erika SandersMajor: BCMB

Hometown: Kingsport, TNInterests: Making friends, Drinking coffee, Ballroom dancing,

Music concerts, Playing piano, Working out, and any kind of dessert

“I love being an LSA because it's rewarding to see students discover how to be servant-leaders and how to expand their

interests through volunteering!”

Stephen GlasgowMajor: Kinesiology Hometown: Memphis, TNInterests: Sports medicine, football, New Orleans Saints, Memphis Grizzlies, puppies, kittens, world domination, penguins, anything adorable really, service, The Office

“You get to make an impact on the Knoxville community in the respect that LSAs can take the numbers that UT has and put them

to good work serving the city we live in. We also can help shape our population by making better leaders who act as resources for

their communities in the future.”

Robert NisbyMajor: Psychology and Business MarketingHometown: Memphis, TNInterests: Poetry, 2k, Madden, My bed, Other people

“I love LSA because you're surrounded by so many other

selfless and very open-minded individuals in which you can

share the same passion for delivering service to communities

around us..”

Jevonte PorterMajor: Political Science

Hometown: Memphis, TNInterests: Swimming, debating, hanging out with friends,

eating

“I have an innate desire to lead and foster the growth of others so they are able to operate in their purpose and serve as a

resource because its always great to give back.”