Meet the Leadership Academy

Hometown: Bensalem, PA
High School: Bensalem High School
Academic Major: Management or Marketing
Year in School: Second Year

I am a hardworking sophomore interested in Management or Marketing, and I am a member of the Abington Business Leaders, Finance and Investment Association, Hindu Student Association, and South Asian Student Association. I am inspired by the quote, “If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run, then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward” by Martin Luther King Jr., which motivates me to stay committed to my goals.

In my free time, I enjoy listening to music to unwind and hope to someday visit Italy, which reflects my curiosity and love of experiencing new cultures.

Hometown: Radnor, PA
High School:
Academic Major: Business BS and International Relations BA
Year in School: Second Year

I am a 28-year-old Adult Learner at Penn State Abington. I am a second year transfer student working simultaneously on a Business BS and International Relations BA. Currently on campus you will find me wearing multiple hats: I am a member on the SIF board, I am involved in SGA where have a seat on the governmental affairs committee, I am also a member of Hillel at Abington! I commute dail from Radnor, PA, where I work for Radnor Township School District in the Maintenance and Operations department.

In my free time I like to practice film photography and print fine art photos in my dark room! My current photography project involves "a visual exploration of the grieving process over an individual who hasn't died in a physiological essence."

Hometown: New York City
High school: Cardinal Spellman High School
Academic Major: Project & Supply Chain Management
Minor: Management Information Systems
Year in School: Third Year

I am from NYC and attending school in Abington by myself, no friends or family. I came to Abington because I wanted to gain experience being independent, but I wanted to stay close enough to home to visit when I want. I love exploring new things and people and putting myself out there, although I struggle with that at times.

I love anime, reading, cooking, and drawing. Fun fact: I have 6 siblings and I’m the second oldest.

Hometown: Perkasie, PA
High School: Pennridge High School
Academic Major: Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Minor: Spanish and Special Education
Year in School: Second Year

I am a third-generation student at Penn State AND Penn State Abington (!). I am in the Schreyer Honors College and plan to do my thesis on the use of technology in classrooms and how to make technology more equitable in classrooms. I currently commute from home, but I plan to live on campus next year. I would love to find a way to help connect students, as I didn’t know anyone when I started, and therefore struggled to make friends.

Hometown: Northeast Philadelphia
High School: Northeast High School
Academic Major: Information Technology with a specialization in business applications
Year in School: Third year

In my free time I enjoy playing badminton, reading novels, and listening to music. I also love to travel and spend time with my close family and friends.

Hometown: Atlanta, GA
High School: Baylor HS (Chattanooga, TN)
Academic Major: Biology
Year in School: First Year

I am very interested in building the Abington community around me.

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
High School: Franklin Towne Charter High School
Academic Major: B.S. in Information Technology
Year in School: Second Year

I am a member of the men’s soccer team. Alongside my academics, I’m passionate about cloud computing, cybersecurity, and AI, having already earned my AWS Cloud Practitioner and CompTIA Security+ certifications. Outside of the classroom, I run a growing vintage clothing business called Society Streetwear and I enjoy combining my technical skills with entrepreneurship and leadership.