Esther Himmelfarb

Project

UW NextGen Civic Leader Corps Growth

Currently I serve as the UW NextGen program’s ambassador to the Volcker Alliance as well as one of their student advisors. I hope to continue and expand my involvement with this project beyond my scholarship’s timeline as I am passionate and eager to be a part of the program’s development and growth. In working with the UW NextGen Civic Leader Corps and the Volcker Alliance, I plan to use a multitude of strategies to increase membership and increase the University of Washington’s involvement and engagement with Volcker Alliance’s national network. Some of my involvement includes: collaborating with student advisors and staff on program development, event planning, social media presence, and the planning and execution of national events/programs.

What I learned

Throughout my leadership project so far, I have learned how to work with others from square one with a lot of support–an opportunity that I have not found anywhere else. Additionally I have learned to identify my strengths and what I hope to improve upon, thus tailoring both to how I can better contribute to my work with the UW NextGen program.

Advice for future applicants

Advice I have for future Mary Gates Leadership applicants is to first and foremost seize opportunities. You cannot discover what you’re passionate about until you do!

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