Junior General Psychology major Emma Smith is the recipient of the Kent State University Leadership Center’s Student Leader of the Month.
Smith is a Facility Supervisor for the Department of Recreational Services. She serves as the leader of the training team for operations within the department as well.
The Student Leader of the Month program seeks to recognize students for excellence in leadership through campus and community involvement.
Chris Baker nominated her.
He said:
“Emma is a strong leader and a model employee. She has been integral to our successful reopening this year as she has created and implemented training for her peers. Emma has been a leader in building community and positively impacting student staff morale/sense of belonging. She is constantly finding topics to lead during meetings, finding solutions to issues/challenges, finding ways to help those around her. Above all she leads by example. She has a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and drive that makes her a strong role model for other students. Emma voices her opinion, stands up for what she believes in, spreads joy, and generally contributes to a positive work environment and experience. She has grown so much in her time here, and I know she will accomplish whatever she sets her mind to. I am proud to have her as a part of our team!”
Smith was ecstatic after receiving the news.
“It feels amazing to have gotten recognition for the work I have been putting in within Recreational Services,” she said. “As a leader, I am a strong written and verbal communicator [and] I believe that these skills help me to be a strong student leader and aid me in standing out amongst my peers.”
For being selected Student Leader of the Month, Smith will receive a commemorative certificate, a Kent State t-shirt, a $15 gift card to the Kent State bookstore along with being recognized on the Leadership Center website, monthly newsletter, and the @KentStateLeads Instagram page.
To nominate a student leader of the month, complete this form.
For more information on the Leadership Center, visit www.kent.edu/csi/leadership