Faces of Leeds

  • Mia Scara
    With a love for action movies and a penchant for standing up for women’s rights, Mia Scara (Bus, Mktg’26) is a leader who isn't afraid to push past boundaries and advocate for change.
  • Emily Campbell
    Emily Campbell (Fin, Acct’24) is actively seeking a role in sustainable finance. She's committed to a life of purpose, one peak at a time.
  • Laura Vogel
    The pandemic could have thwarted Laura Vogel’s journey to launching her handbag company, Vogelle. But thanks to a forge-ahead attitude and ability to pivot, her success is in the bag.
  • Russell Jeans poses with his parrots in front of a home work station
    For Russell Jeans, curiosity counts a lot. It has contributed to a meaningful journey across cultures, continents and careers.
  • Mallory Decker
    From landing helicopters on aircraft carriers to attending NATO assemblies as an aide-de-camp, doctoral candidate Mallory Decker’s 11 years in the Navy prepared her to rise to any challenge.
  • Braden Stirret poses in front of a green screen with film equipment surrounding him.
    For Braden Stirrett, inspiration is always striking—it’s what led him to pursue a communication major and two minors—in cinema studies and business.
  • Lilly Justice leans against railing
    Sophomore Lilly Justice knows how to grab the bull by the horns. A scholarship from the Carbondale Wild West Rodeo has allowed her to combine her passions for rodeo and real estate.
  • Josh Cagwin
    Whether he’s running half-marathons or speaking in front of hundreds, Josh Cagwin (Acct’27) never stops advocating for people who, like him, live with Crohn’s disease.
  • Lauren Hanley
    An interest in advocacy work fostered transformative experiences for Lauren Hanley (MSBA’24), including earning a prestigious international scholarship for her work promoting women’s rights.
  • Kate Minnihan
    Both a Leeds alumna and staff member, Kate Minnihan (Mgmt’18) specializes in helping others live authentically—a quest she understands, thanks to the many turns her path has taken.
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