Hannah Jarret, a sophomore at Texas A&M University (TAMUT), and member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, was nominated as an orientation leader to attend the Emma Coleman Frost Leadership Development Institute in Kansas City this summer. “It was fun and stressful,” said Hannah. The conference was an eye-opening experience about self-reflection, work ethic, and personal growth.

Hannah is double majoring in Kinesiology and Psychology and aspires to pursue a career involving sports medicine inspired by her past physical and mental hardships she had faced as a student-athlete in high school. She is willing to push her plans to fruition by getting involved in student life, and becoming a member of the Student Government Association (SGA) serving as a sophomore senator. She is also involved in the Collective Arts Society serving as Communications officer, a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, and is on the College Activities Board. In her time with these organizations, she has strengthened her confidence and opportunities to connect with her fellow students and faculty.

As a council member of SGA with a communal message with the council, “every student’s voice deserves to be heard,” said Jarret. The self-discipline to open new doors to experience situations such as debating on brainstorms, crafting ideas, and planning event organizations to obtain skill sets that bleed into the rest of her time at TAMUT and post-graduation.

In addition to her studies, she works part-time as a lifeguard for the Texas Independent School District Aquatic Center for advanced swimmers. She is a cashier associate trainer for a home and garden store. On the line between education and her work life Hannah said, “School comes first,” emphasizing professionalism when communicating concerns to her employer about availability when asked to advise students who may be entering the workforce while making strides to obtain their degree.