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NSLS SUCCESS STORIES

STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES

REAL SUCCESS STORIES FROM NSLS MEMBERS

Joining the NSLS is a life-changing experience that supports students’ ambitions and post-college goals. The most rewarding part of our work is when students share the difference the NSLS has made in both their personal and professional development. We pride ourselves on our role in helping students achieve success.

Gertrudys (Trudy) Leal Louisiana State University-Shreveport NSLS member

“I secured a Vice President position with a medtech device company the week I finished my degree.”

Gertrudys (Trudy) Leal

Louisiana State University-Shreveport

Zayd Hamid George Mason University NSLS member

“I was recognized as the first-ever Student Advocate of the Year by the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics for my lobbying work.”

Zayd Hamid

George Mason University

Maria Jose Ortiz Quinones Pellissippi State Community College NSLS member

“I graduated as a first-generation college student and refugee from Colombia.”

Maria Jose Ortiz Quinones

Pellissippi State Community College

Jaden Colon Manhattanville University NSLS member

“I graduated with honors and will be pursuing my MBA at Iona University.”

Jaden Colon

Manhattanville University

Vivian Tat The University of Texas Medical Branch NSLS member

“I earned my Ph.D. in Experimental Pathology and my Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and am now a postdoctoral fellow and a Public Health Mentor for a nonprofit."

Vivian Tat

The University of Texas Medical Branch

Daniel Cutimanco University of Miami NSLS member

“I was the student speaker at the 2024 commencement ceremony.”

Daniel Cutimanco

University of Miami

Belinda Contreras-Barajas Columbia Basin College NSLS member

“I finished my Associate’s Degree at 17.”

Belinda Contreras-Barajas

Columbia Basin College

Jillian Harrison University of Pikeville NSLS member

“I won first place at a national conference presenting my research.”

Jillian Harrison

University of Pikeville

Destiny Deveaux The University of The Bahamas NSLS member

“I continually made the Dean's List.”

Destiny Deveaux

The University of The Bahamas

Naomi Hyde Northcentral University NSLS member

“I graduated with my Master's in Family Therapy and am working in a group private practice.”

Naomi Hyde

Northcentral University

Fred Lee Tucker Jr. Fayetteville State University NSLS member

“I’m serving my country as a Signal Officer in the US Army after graduating with honors Summa Cum Laude.”

Fred Lee Tucker Jr.

Fayetteville State University

Skye Mayberry Lopilato Hill College NSLS member

“I maintained all A's throughout the entirety of the semester while taking 23 credit hours.”

Skye Mayberry Lopilato

Hill College

Over Two Decades of Student Success

With over 800 chapters and more than 2 million members, the NSLS has empowered members to complete

6,665,567

Leadership Development Hours

CELEBRATING NSLS MEMBER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Hear firsthand from NSLS members about their achievements.

"The Advanced leadership course was great because I was able to articulate my purpose and my passion.”

Rex Sharkey - Student: Capella University

"It just really built up my confidence, my character, and is also building up my leadership abilities."

Evelyn Joyce Johnson - Student: University of North Texas

"NSLS has helped me grow as a person. I was able to reach my goal of a 4.0 semester."

Vittoria Wakefield - Student: Florida State University

"I think it's really awesome stuff! It's helping a ton of BMCC students."

Joseph Torres - Student: Borough of Manhattan Community College

"I made new friends and I got involved in my school in a way that I didn’t think I would be able to."

Madison Gay - Student: The University of Louisiana at Monroe

"Smart Goals. I apply them to every day of my life and shared them with my family.”

Walter Wood - Student: University of Utah

Kayla Mamudoska
Being a part of the NSLS has allowed me to come out my comfort zone and become a leader! I have gained valuable knowledge which has set me up for success. ”

Kutztown University

NSLS MEMBERS MAKE THE WORLD BETTER

Discover the incredible impact NSLS members have made in their communities.

Hannah Hoobyar - Project Bear Hugs founder and NSLS member

Hannah Hoobyar supports victims of natural disasters through her nonprofit, Project Bear Hugs.

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Darryl Johnson, NSLS member and nonprofit founder

Darryl Johnson advocates for others and promotes unity through his nonprofit, The Path: An Agent of Change.

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Yaryna Zhurba, founder of Ukrainian Puzzles and NSLS member

Yaryna Zhurba raises awareness and funds for rebuiling efforts in Ukraine through her organization, Ukrainian Puzzles.

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