UVU LEAD Program

We are so excited for our LEAD Program Convocation on Tuesday, April 14th ! Come celebrate your achievements with a dinner and a ceremony 💚🎓 Make sure to RSVP on campus groups !!

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Happy Spring Break LEADers ! Heres a leader .arguello would follow while you have some free time to read 😉

“Rosa Parks had a powerful impact on U.S. history because her courage helped spark the modern Civil Rights Movement. In 1955, she refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, challenging unfair laws that discriminated against African Americans. Her quiet but firm act of resistance led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and showed that one person’s bravery can inspire an entire nation to demand change. Rosa Parks was an especially important leader for women because she demonstrated strength, dignity, and determination during a time when both racism and sexism limited opportunities for many. She proved that leadership does not always require loud speeches—it can begin with standing up, or in her case sitting down, for what is right. In today’s difficult times, her example reminds us how important it is to use our voices, stand up for what we believe in, and work toward equality and justice for everyone.”

Our next event is NEXT WEEK ! Come work on your CV’s and Resumes 💭🤓

Do you want to dig deeper into your personal leadership style ? Do you want to work with amazing people and build connections with your peers ? Do you want practice being a leader you would follow ? Do you want to help build a community where people feel like the LEAD program is a place for them ? APPLY TO BE A TEAM LEAD for 2026-27 !! There are so many fun opportunities and learning experiences in this role ! DM for more information 💚

Leaders are everywhere ! Team Leader chose a leader they would follow from the Hunger Games !

“Katniss is a leader I would follow, she leads by example. She protects the people she loves. She stands up when it would be easier to stay silent. She risks everything, even when she’s scared. That kind of courage hits different.

In The Hunger Games, she becomes the Mockingjay not because she asked to, but because people needed hope. And sometimes the strongest leaders are the ones who never wanted the spotlight in the first place.

She’s not perfect. She’s not political. She’s not polished.
But she’s real. And that’s why people follow her.“

Our Certified Peer Educator training is NEXT SATURDAY ! This course is REQUIRED to graduate the LEAD program so if you have not done it yet come hang out with us :) 💚

Everything is awesome when there’s a new Leader You Would Follow 🤘 our leader this week is…

Emmett from the LEGO Movie !!!

Emmett is a leader we should all follow because he is not afraid to try new things and just go for it. He recognizes his teams’ talents and utilizes them to the fullest. Emmett always stands up for what he thinks is right and for other people and truly carries the flag when it comes to leading by example. If you haven’t seen the LEGO movie… WATCH IT and see Emmett grow as a leader.

Happy Birthday to our coach Natalie Brewster (.lynne.brewster) ! 🥳 Natalie is the heart and soul of this program. She loves her people and is in their corner no matter what. She is passionate about everything she does, the program, being a mom, education, and teaching others. She is an amazing leader that we all learn from every day by how supportive, kind, strong, honest, and real she is. She is 100% herself and shows that we can accomplish everything we want to and more. We love Natalie so much ! Everyone wish her a happy birthday ❤️

A LEADER WE WOULD FOLLOW this week was chosen by Lucy Orozco ! 💚

“Michelle Obama is an incredible example of what true leadership looks like in real life. She represents a kind of success that feels both aspirational and attainable—one that shows you do not have to choose between being accomplished and being present, ambitious and compassionate, powerful and human. As a mother, professional, and public figure, she has consistently shown that leadership can exist alongside family life, not in opposition to it. By openly discussing the challenges of motherhood, work, and self-doubt, she normalizes the idea that strong leaders are not perfect—they are persistent, honest, and willing to grow.

What makes Michelle Obama such an effective leader is not just her visibility, but her intelligence and discipline behind the scenes. Long before becoming First Lady, she was already highly accomplished—excelling academically, working as a lawyer, and holding leadership roles in public service. Her success is rooted in preparation, education, and an undeniable work ethic. She speaks with clarity and purpose, whether addressing young students, world leaders, or everyday families, and she does so in a way that makes people feel seen and capable. That ability to communicate with both confidence and empathy is a rare talent and a defining leadership skill.

Perhaps most importantly, Michelle Obama leads by example. She reminds us that leadership is not about being loud or dominant, but about integrity, consistency, and impact. She uses her platform to uplift others, advocate for education and health, and encourage young people—especially women—to believe in their own potential. Her life shows that it is possible to be deeply committed to family while also pursuing meaningful, high-level success. In a world that often tells women they must choose one path, Michelle Obama proves that leadership can be multifaceted, balanced, and deeply personal—and that is what makes her truly powerful.”

Little recap of our Monday Knot Alone Event !! 🫂

We were able to make so many blankets on Monday and had so much fun hanging out, watching a movie and serving the community !

Another Wednesday, another leader you would follow 🫡

We want to hear about leaders YOU would follow !! DM us a leader and why you would follow them to be featured on our page 👀

This week’s leader is Kellie Gerardi chosen by team leader Emeree Flynn.

“Kellie Gerardi is a leader I’d want to follow because she is both amazingly impressive and genuinely real. She is the 90th woman to go to space and is a passionate mother. She was and still is a very strong and educated woman. She also takes the time to explain her work through books she wrote. Some were made for kids and others for adults. I really respect how she stands as an inspiration model for younger girls, paving the way for the ones who wish to pursue male dominated workspaces. She is open about her parenting journey as a mom and how she navigates her career along with it. This is very affirming to those who want a career and family life. The way she lives out her feminist values makes her leadership feel worth following.”

Mentor Night 💚 We are so excited to have TWO EVENTS this month and you definitely don’t want to miss this one !

Having a monthly mentor meeting is a requirement on the semester checklist to receive your standard/ high distinction as mentors can be a huge part of our professional journey. Invite your mentor to this event, make connections, check off your mentor meeting for this month, and have some fun :)