Leading with Impact: Hong Lin on Leadership, Creativity & Leaving a Legacy at Rice

Today, we have a truly inspiring guest—Hong Lin, a student leader whose involvement at Rice spans across Brown College, student government, campus organizations, creative projects, and more. From serving as Associates Coordinator at Brown College to leading initiatives in Coalition Rice, Rice Admissions, and the Doerr Institute, Hong has made a lasting impact on the Rice community.

In this episode, we dive into what drives his passion for leadership, the lessons he's learned from his many roles, and how he balances such a diverse range of commitments. We’ll also talk about his creative work—including over 30 Sammy the Owl sticker designs!—and how he hopes to leave a legacy at Rice.

Whether you’re looking for leadership inspiration, curious about how to get involved at Rice, or just want to hear from someone who has truly made the most of their time here, you won’t want to miss this conversation!

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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