Meet five students who’ve honed their personal leadership styles by heading up student clubs at Leeds. Their stories are different, but their approaches share a common thread: Next-gen leaders will seek to understand rather than command.

Emily Campbell stands on the Koelbel Building deck with the Flatirons in the background.

Emily Campbell (Fin, Acct’24)
Sponsorship Director, Boulder Freeride

Some first-year students might be intimidated by the prospect of a leadership position with Boulder Freeride, CU’s largest student organization, comprised of 1,500 active members.

Instead of fear, Emily Campbell saw opportunity. As the ski club’s sponsorship director, a position she’s held from her first year, she uses the skills she’s learned at Leeds to build relationships with outdoor companies, get discounts for members, and start scholarship programs. Now, going into her senior year, she’s an expert.

The role is demanding, but Campbell said it’s worth it. Her goal within Freeride and throughout her life is to build an inclusive and accessible community—one where she can speak up for those who can’t. She believes leading with empathy is most important as a leader, along with thinking about all stakeholders—including future generations and marginalized communities.

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