DBU REPORT 10 Dedication to servant leadership. Christ-centered example. Academic excellence. These are the qualities President Adam C. Wright and the President’s Cabinet were looking for when selecting the members of the inaugural cohort of Presidential Fellows last fall. Throughout the 2023-2024 academic year, they were mentored by Dr. Wright and other campus leaders, attended professional development workshops, and networked with professionals on and off campus. The cohort gathered monthly to listen to guest lecturers speak about the integration of faith and leadership within various vocational contexts. These leaders included former Mayor of Dallas Tom Leppert, Austin Industries President and CEO Dr. David Walls, Expert Conflict Mediator Dr. John Potter, and many more. The members also volunteered for prestigious DBU events, such as the DBU Leadership Gala and other events hosted by the Institute for Global Engagement. “I am very grateful for Dr. Wright’s mentorship and leadership and for giving me this opportunity,” shared current graduate student Ben Huteson. "This experience has taught me that leaders flourish when grounded in a close relationship with God and a sincere commitment to seeking His will," added Jeselyn Foster. Grant Pierce said of his experience, “One phrase that sums up my time as a Presidential Fellow is, ‘rise above mediocrity.’ If I were to further my leadership knowledge and develop personally the way that I believed God wanted me to, I knew that I would have to ask myself the hard questions and hold myself to a standard that was higher than it was before.” Dr. Wright has already welcomed a new cohort of Presidential Fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year and looks forward to the chance to mentor the next generation of servant leaders. MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS Inaugural Cohort of Presidential Fellows Completes First Year From L-R: Mateo Vesce, Cora Moncibaiz, Layton Brown, Katelyn Stankowski, Parker Brown, Grace Hayworth, Benjamin Huteson, Grace Adams, Grant Pierce, Jeselyn Foster, Jeremiah Veer, Averi Baxter, Jonathan Fechner, Millie Murphy, Dr. Adam C. Wright
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