2012 LEAD Board of Officers

Aliya Prasla
President

Aliya Prasla is a junior psychology major from Southlake, TX. She got involved with LEAD to develop her leadership skills. Aliya is also involved with RLSH and Alternative Spring Breaks.

One piece of leadership advice from Aliya: "Leaders can also be followers (in some situations)."
 

Meera Nair
Vice-President

Meera Nair is a junior Engineering major.

 

Crystal Chen
Secretary

Crystal Chen is a sophomore Psychology & Marketing major with a minor in English (Creative Writing.) She joined LEAD because she wanted to help promote leadership and service on campus. "Everyone has a leader within themselves; it's only about giving them the opportunity to take action."

 

Michael Davis
Crain Conferences Chair

Michael Davis is a senior Computer Science major and Psychology minor from Kingston, Oklahoma. He got involved with LEAD through Emerging Leaders as a freshman. He thought that LEAD had incredible potential to become one of the top organizations on campus and an organization that could help students develop their leadership and communication skills. Michael is also involved in Theta Tau, a professional engineering fraternity. He is also a member of the Computer Security Club.

One piece of leadership advice from Michael: ""LEAD through example. It is actions, not words that will define a true leader."

Kelsey Cordutsky
Public Relations Chair

Kelsey Cordutsky is a sophomore Creative Advertising & Marketing major with a minor in Graphic Art. She states, "I wanted to get more involved with LEAD because I truly believe in everything that LEAD stands for, and I want the rest of SMU to become more aware of all that we do through this organization."


Gabriella Padgett

Leadership Programs Chair

Gabriella Padgett is a sophomore Creative Computation/Mathematics major and Classical Studies minor. Gabriella felt LEAD presented a "wonderful opportunity to help increase the quality of life on campus and represent the student body" in her leadership position.
 

Kyle Oberkrom
Emerging Leaders Chair

Kyle Oberkrom is a senior Finance major and Economics minor. Kyle chose to be part of LEAD because of the practical leadership advice it provides, as well as the opportunity it gives him to connect with other leaders at SMU.

 

Aaron Chu
Membership & Workshops Chair

Aaron Chu states, "LEAD provides me with the opportunity to gain experience through practicing leadership. The LEAD workshops give insight on different facets of leadership and introduce ways to utilize the knowledge in our daily lives." Aaron is a sophomore Mechanical Engineering and Math major with a minor in Business.

 

Fantine Giap
High School Conferences Chair

Fantine Giap is a sophomore Biology major with a minor in Psychology and Math. She states, "LEAD is an amazing opportunity to build the leadership skills you already have, as well as to realize others that are necessary to become a successful role model, on campus and in the community. I am excited to extend our knowledge to local high schoolers, who would greatly benefit from better understanding their potential to make a difference."

 

 


Finance Chair

 

 

 

 
Leadership & Community Development is a department in the Division of Student Affairs.