Today, we’re thrilled to introduce Jennie, a dynamic leader whose involvement on campus spans an impressive range of roles and organizations.
Jennie’s leadership journey at Rice includes serving as a 2025 Co-Student Director, a Vietnamese Student Association Co-Event Coordinator, and a FLI Ambassador—all while balancing past roles like O-Week Coordinator, Baker College Socials Chair, and Vice President of Rice SARCOMERE. She’s also a member of Rice KASAMA, where she expresses her creativity through hip-hop dance, and works as a student employee in the Department of Kinesiology.
In this episode, Jennie takes us through her leadership journey, from creating welcoming spaces for first-year students to embracing her identity as a first-generation, low-income student leader. She’ll share advice for new students, tips for staying organized amidst a busy schedule, and lessons she’s learned about teamwork, resilience, and growth.
Whether you’re looking to get involved on campus or curious about the behind-the-scenes of leadership at Rice, Jennie’s story is sure to inspire and empower. Let’s get started!
The Leading Owls Podcast is hosted and produced by the Doerr Institute for New Leaders.
Edited by: Blake C. Hollaway
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