Student Leadership Team

The Thompson Scholar Student Leadership Team (SLT) exists to foster inclusion, connection, engagement, and well-being among recipients of the Thompson Working Families Scholarship. SLT was established to complement and enhance the work of Thompson Scholarship Programs in supporting holistic student success.

SLT members help shape the Thompson Scholar experience through events, service, leadership, and community-building opportunities designed to support scholars academically, socially, professionally, and personally.

SLT 25-26

2026-2027 Committee Member Applications Open August 19th


SLT Committees

SLT is made up of six committees that support different areas of the Thompson Scholar experience:

  • Alumni Relations: Strengthening connections between current scholars and alumni
  • Connections: Creating opportunities for community-building and scholar engagement
  • Scholar Success: Supporting academic, personal, and professional growth
  • Service Initiatives: Coordinating meaningful service opportunities and community engagement
  • Well-Being: Promoting holistic wellness through intentional programming and resource-sharing
  • Executive Board: Supporting organizational leadership, operations, and strategic direction

As a member of the Student Leadership Team you will...

  • Lead & Make an Impact
  • Develop Leadership Skills 
  • Build Meaningful Connection
  • Promote Connection, Engagement, & Service
  • Earn Service Hours

Current Leadership Team


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John Paroda (2023 Cohort)

  • Position: President

The president serves as the primary contact and support person for the executive board and serves as the liaison between the Student Leadership Team and the Thompson Scholarship Programs staff. 

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Emi Castillo (2023 Cohort)

  • Position: Vice President

The vice-president serves as the president’s right-hand person and stays up to date on all communication and operating procedures necessary to achieve the goals of the executive board.

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Kirsten Bates (2024 Cohort)

  • Position: Secretary

The Secretary maintains the organization, assimilation and dissemination of all information within the organization. 

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Hanna Purcell (2023 Cohort)

  • Position: Treasurer

The Treasurer oversees the financial activities of the organization.

Alumni Relations

Breana McGrier (2024 Cohort)
John Ritchey (2024 Cohort)

  • Facilitate the relationship and connection of Thompson Scholarship Programs and our Thompson Scholar Alumni.
  • Develop programs to engage Thompson Scholar alumni with the Thompson Scholarship Program.

Connetions

Alicia Lawson (2024 Cohort)
Zorah Siefker (2024 Cohort)

  • Facilitate positive connections between scholars and provide opportunities for networking and relationship building and fostering student engagement through events and programming.

Scholar Success

Damarion Jones (2023 Cohort)
Alivia Retcher (2024 Cohort)

  • Provide Thompson Scholars with growth and development opportunities tailored to their personal, academic, and professional needs.

Service Initatives

Abigail Christen (2023 Cohort)
Lilly Coriell (2023 Cohort)

  • Connect and engage scholars through intentional service projects and events.

Well-Being

Raegan Jacob (2024 Cohort)
Kendall Kleinschmidt (2024 Cohort)

  • Promote the holistic well-being of Thompson Scholars through intentional programming and resource-sharing that supports mental, emotional, physical, social, and financial health.
  •  Connect students with on-campus and local wellness resources, normalizes help-seeking and self-care, and foster resilience so that students can fully engage in all areas of their lives.

Alumni Relations

Matthew Anderson (2024 Cohort)
Aislyn DeCrane (2025 Cohort)
Kate King
(2024 Cohort)

  • Facilitate the relationship and connection of Thompson Scholarship Programs and our Thompson Scholar Alumni.
  • Develop programs to engage Thompson Scholar alumni with the Thompson Scholarship Program.

Connetions

Giovanni Carlo (2023 Cohort)
Hannah Pittenger (2024 Cohort)
Sahida Koroma (2025 Cohort)
Noah Krych (2024 Cohort)
Alivia Lambert (2024 Cohort)
Chloe Schwettmann (2024 Cohort)

  • Facilitate positive connections between scholars and provide opportunities for networking and relationship building and fostering student engagement through events and programming.

Scholar Success

Dominick Hall (2024 Cohort)
Alyssa Julian (2025 Cohort)
Alex Suttles (2022 Cohort)

  • Provide Thompson Scholars with growth and development opportunities tailored to their personal, academic, and professional needs.

Service Initatives

Hannah Berisford (2025 Cohort)
Jerzie Kelly (2024 Cohort)
Sydney Perrin (2024 Cohort)
Kaylin Richard (2025 Cohort)

  • Connect and engage scholars through intentional service projects and events.

Well-Being

Elliana Blood (2025 Cohort)
Adrianna Brown (2024 Cohort)
Meghan Glahn (2024 Cohort)
Addison Kirchenbauer-Roney (2024 Cohort)
Sophia Kelly (2024 Cohort)
Hannah Zagotti (2025 Cohort)

  • Promote the holistic well-being of Thompson Scholars through intentional programming and resource-sharing that supports mental, emotional, physical, social, and financial health.
  •  Connect students with on-campus and local wellness resources, normalizes help-seeking and self-care, and foster resilience so that students can fully engage in all areas of their lives

Past Leadership Teams

President

Jordan Garner (2022 Cohort)The president serves as the primary contact and support person for the executive board and serves as the liaison between the Student Leadership Team and the Thompson Scholarship Programs staff. 

Vice President

Sarah Gronwall (2022 Cohort)
The vice-president serves as the president’s right-hand person and stays up to date on all communication and operating procedures necessary to achieve the goals of the executive board.

Secretary

Emi Castillo (2023 Cohort)The Secretary maintains the organization, assimilation and dissemination of all information within the organization. 

Treasurer

Hanna Purcell (2023 Cohort)

The Treasurer oversees the financial activities of the organization.

Alumni Relations

Abigail Christen (2023 Cohort)
John Paroda (2023 Cohort)

  • Facilitate the relationship and connection of Thompson Scholarship Programs and our Thompson Scholar Alumni.
  • Develop programs to engage Thompson Scholar alumni with the Thompson Scholarship Program.

Communications

Abigail Christen (2023 Cohort)
John Paroda (2023 Cohort)

  • Promote the Thompson Scholar Student Leadership Team and its initiatives and events utilizing social media.
  • Utilize Thompson Canva accounts to for graphic/flyer creation.
  • Photograph and post content from Thompson Scholar Student Leadership Team events

Connetions

Wynter Smith (A2023 Cohort)
Markaya Wells (2024 Cohort)

  • Facilitate positive connections between scholars and provide opportunities for networking and relationship building and fostering student engagement through events and programming.

Scholar Success

Hunter Allen (A2024Cohort)
Alex Suttles (2023 Cohort)

  • Provide Thompson Scholars with growth and development opportunities tailored to their personal, academic, and professional needs.

Service Initatives

Lilly Coriell (2023 Cohort)
Summer Zelaznek (2023 Cohort)

  • Connect and engage scholars through intentional service projects and events.

Well-Being

Kendall Kleinschmidt (2023 Cohort)
Lili Seldon (2022 Cohort)

  • Promote the holistic well-being of Thompson Scholars through intentional programming and resource-sharing that supports mental, emotional, physical, social, and financial health.
  •  Connect students with on-campus and local wellness resources, normalizes help-seeking and self-care, and foster resilience so that students can fully engage in all areas of their lives.

Alumni Relations

Sydney Dance (2023 Cohort)
Allison Fry (2024 Cohort)
Thomas Rose (2023 Cohort)

  • Facilitate the relationship and connection of Thompson Scholarship Programs and our Thompson Scholar Alumni.
  • Develop programs to engage Thompson Scholar alumni with the Thompson Scholarship Program.

Communications

Matthew Anderson (2024 Cohort)
Rachel Henry (A2024 Cohort)
Logan Howard (2024 Cohort)
Audrey Lefeld (2024 Cohort)
Isaiah Van Slyke (2022 Cohort)

  • Promote the Thompson Scholar Student Leadership Team and its initiatives and events utilizing social media.
  • Utilize Thompson Canva accounts to for graphic/flyer creation.
  • Photograph and post content from Thompson Scholar Student Leadership Team events

Connetions

R'ion Champion (2022 Cohort)
Cherylle Dave (2021 Cohort)
Meghan Glahn (A2024 Cohort)
Dominick Hall (A2024 Cohort)
Noah Krych (2024 Cohort)
Alicia Lawson (2024 Cohort)
Chloe Schwettmann (2024 Cohort)
Kevin Sobczynski (A2023 Cohort)
Amber Thompson (2024 Cohort)

  • Facilitate positive connections between scholars and provide opportunities for networking and relationship building and fostering student engagement through events and programming.

Scholar Success

Raegan Jacob (2024 Cohort)
JoAnna Jensen (A2024 Cohort)
Arianna Jeric (A2022 Cohort)
Alivia Lambert (2024 Cohort)
Alivia Retcher (2024 Cohort)

  • Provide Thompson Scholars with growth and development opportunities tailored to their personal, academic, and professional needs.

Service Initatives

Katelynn Cascaden (2023 Cohort)
Lilly Coriell (2023 Cohort)
Damarion Jones (2023 Cohort)
Jerzie Kelly (2024 Cohort)
Kendall Kleinschmidt (2024 Cohort)
Sydney Perrin (A2024 Cohort)
Ava Phelan (2024 Cohort)

  • Connect and engage scholars through intentional service projects and events.

President

Julianne Bailey (2021 Cohort)
The president serves as the primary contact and support person for the executive board and serves as the liaison between the Student Leadership Team and the Thompson Scholarship Programs staff. 

Vice President

Jordan Garner (2022 Cohort)
The vice-president serves as the president’s right-hand person and stays up to date on all communication and operating procedures necessary to achieve the goals of the executive board.

Secretary

Ella Rasey (2024 Cohort)
The Secretary maintains the organization, assimilation and dissemination of all information within the organization. 

Treasurer

Hanna Purcell (2023 Cohort)

The Treasurer oversees the financial activities of the organization.

Alumni Relations

John Paroda (2023 Cohort)
Jazmyn Zurcher (A2022 Cohort)

  • Facilitate the relationship and connection of Thompson Scholarship Programs and our Thompson Scholar Alumni.
  • Develop programs to engage Thompson Scholar alumni with the Thompson Scholarship Program.

Communications

Olivia Cox (2022 Cohort)
Natalie Rekart (2023 Cohort)

  • Promote the Thompson Scholar Student Leadership Team and its initiatives and events utilizing social media.
  • Utilize Thompson Canva accounts to for graphic/flyer creation.
  • Photograph and post content from Thompson Scholar Student Leadership Team events

Connetions

Emilee Inkrott (A2022 Cohort)
Wynter Smith (A2023 Cohort

  • Facilitate positive connections between scholars and provide opportunities for networking and relationship building and fostering student engagement through events and programming.

Scholar Success

Emi Castillo (2023 Cohort)
Alex Suttles (2023 Cohort)

  • Provide Thompson Scholars with growth and development opportunities tailored to their personal, academic, and professional needs.

Service Initatives

Abby Christen (2023 Cohort)
Summer Zeleznik (2023 Cohort)

  • Connect and engage scholars through intentional service projects and events.

Alumni Relations

Sydney Dance (2023 Cohort)
Allison Fry (2024 Cohort)
Thomas Rose (2023 Cohort)

  • Facilitate the relationship and connection of Thompson Scholarship Programs and our Thompson Scholar Alumni.
  • Develop programs to engage Thompson Scholar alumni with the Thompson Scholarship Program.

Communications

Matthew Anderson (2024 Cohort)
Rachel Henry (A2024 Cohort)
Logan Howard (2024 Cohort)
Audrey Lefeld (2024 Cohort)
Isaiah Van Slyke (2022 Cohort)

  • Promote the Thompson Scholar Student Leadership Team and its initiatives and events utilizing social media.
  • Utilize Thompson Canva accounts to for graphic/flyer creation.
  • Photograph and post content from Thompson Scholar Student Leadership Team events

Connetions

R'ion Champion (2022 Cohort)
Cherylle Dave (2021 Cohort)
Meghan Glahn (A2024 Cohort)
Dominick Hall (A2024 Cohort)
Noah Krych (2024 Cohort)
Alicia Lawson (2024 Cohort)
Chloe Schwettmann (2024 Cohort)
Kevin Sobczynski (A2023 Cohort)
Amber Thompson (2024 Cohort)

  • Facilitate positive connections between scholars and provide opportunities for networking and relationship building and fostering student engagement through events and programming.

Scholar Success

Raegan Jacob (2024 Cohort)
JoAnna Jensen (A2024 Cohort)
Arianna Jeric (A2022 Cohort)
Alivia Lambert (2024 Cohort)
Alivia Retcher (2024 Cohort)

  • Provide Thompson Scholars with growth and development opportunities tailored to their personal, academic, and professional needs.

Service Initatives

Katelynn Cascaden (2023 Cohort)
Lilly Coriell (2023 Cohort)
Damarion Jones (2023 Cohort)
Jerzie Kelly (2024 Cohort)
Kendall Kleinschmidt (2024 Cohort)
Sydney Perrin (A2024 Cohort)
Ava Phelan (2024 Cohort)

  • Connect and engage scholars through intentional service projects and events.

President

Abigail Eggleton, 2020 Cohort

Vice President

Danielle Wood, 2021 Cohort 

Secretary

Cherylle Dave, 2021 Cohort

Treasurer

Julianne Bailey, 2021 Cohort

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Academic Excellence Co-Chairs

  • Alexis Craig-Baker, 2022 Cohort
  • Mi'Kaila Henderson, 2021 Cohort

Service Initiatives Co-Chairs

  • Jordan Garner, 2022 Cohort
  • Ceci Michael, 2022 Cohort

Alumni Relations Co-Chair

  • Julianne Wallenhorst, 2021 Cohort

Scholar Development Co-Chairs

  • Tomi Starcher, A2022 Cohort
  • Zach Wells, 2020 Cohort

Connections Co-Chairs

  • R'ion Champion, 2022 Cohort
  • Reagan Zehnder, 2021 Cohort

Social Media Ambassadors

  • Sarah Grownwall, 2022 Cohort
  • Alyssa Lago, 2020 Cohort

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Academic Excellence Committee

  • Emi Castillo, 2023 Cohort
  • Isabella Garrett, T2022 Cohort
  • Arianna Jeric, A2022 Cohort
  • Hanna Purcell, 2023 Cohort
  • Thomas Rose, 2023 Cohort
  • Mason Schragal, 2023 Cohort
  • Corey Snell, 2023 Cohort
  • Peyton Spencer, 2023 Cohort
  • Brody Stultz, 2020 Cohort
  • Alex Suttles, 2023 Cohort

Scholar Development Committee

  • Melina Bell, A2021
  • Emily Burns, 2023 Cohort
  • Elijah Chambers, 2020 Cohort
  • Lilly Coriell, 2023 Cohort
  • Chloe Dean, 2023 Cohort
  • Torin Hinkle, 2023 Cohort
  • Jackson Long, 2020 Cohort
  • Jada Tucker, A2022 Cohort

Alumni Relations Committee

  • Alexis Beeman, A2022 Cohort
  • Liberty Cummings, 2023 Cohort
  • Caitlin McComas, 2021 Cohort
  • Jon Mong, 2021 Cohort
  • Jasper Moore, A2022 Cohort
  • John Paroda, 2023 Cohort
  • Jazmyn Zurcher, A2022 Cohort

Service Initiatives Committee

  • Reese Egan, 2023 Cohort
  • Nate Francis, 2022 Cohort
  • Naomi Hallman, 2023 Cohort
  • Trenton Moore, 2021 Cohort
  • Harley Partlow, A2023 Cohort
  • Wynter Smith, A2023 Cohort
  • Kassidy Stanford, 2021 Cohort
  • Jamari Walker, 2021 Cohort
  • Kofi Wiafe, 2023 Cohort

Connections Committee

  • Greta Bauder, 2021 Cohort
  • Katelynn Cascaden, 2023 Cohort
  • Abby Christen, 2023 Cohort
  • Olivia Cox, 2022 Cohort
  • Sydney Dance, 2023 Cohort
  • CarolAnn Durbin, 2020 Cohort
  • Dominik Fartea, 2022 Cohort
  • Natalie Rekart, 2023 Cohort
  • Adrian Xaiyarath, 2022 Cohort
  • Summer Zeleznik, 2023 Cohort

President

Arin Kreill, 2020 Cohort

Vice President

Danielle Wood, 2021 Cohort 

Secretary/Treasurer

Trenton Moore, 2021 Cohort

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Academic Excellence Co-Chairs

  • Julianne Bailey, 2021 Cohort
  • Julianne Wallenhort, 2021 Cohort

Service Initiatives Co-Chairs

  • Jonathan Mong, 2021 Cohort
  • Shelby Leigh, A2021 Cohort

Personal and Professional Development Co-Chairs

  • Abigail Eggleton, 2020 Cohort
  • Morgan Lunsford, 2021 Cohort

Connections Co-Chairs

  • Angela Agati, A2020 Cohort
  • Cherylle Dave, 2021 Cohort

Media Team

  • Abby Gabe, 2020 Cohort
  • Carly Caywood, 2020 Cohort
  • Eddie Santiago, 2019 Cohort

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Academic Excellence Committee

  • Malia Hamad, 2020 Cohort
  • Mi’Kaila Henderson, 2021 Cohort

Personal and Professional Development Committee

  • Abigail Eggleton, 2020 Cohort
  • Morgan Lunsford, 2021 Cohort

Service Initiatives Committee

  • Jonathan Mong, 2021 Cohort
  • Shelby Leigh, A2021 Cohort

Connections Committee

  • Joshua Hanssen, A2020 Cohort
  • Kelly Knodel, 2021 Cohort

Updated: 05/08/2026 09:36AM