About
Leah Hazelwood, of Lebanon, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2022 at the University of Louisville. She is pursuing majors in political science and minors in race & gender studies and global public health.
Honors and Awards
- The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels
- 2020 Kentucky Derby Festival Princess
- University of Louisville Honors Program
- University of Louisville Woodford R. Porter Scholar
- University of Louisville Dean's Scholar
- Harvard Kennedy School of Public Policy and Leadership 2019 Cohort
Extracurricular and Campus Involvement
- Chief of Staff, Student Government Association
- Diversity Chair, Student Activities Board
- College of Arts and Sciences Vice President, Student Government Association
- Chi Omega Women’s Fraternity
- She Became, Director of Community Outreach
- Center for Free Enterprise Reading Group
- Chinese Language Club
- Task Force Freshmen
- Honors Service Living Learning Community
Community Service
- Center for Women and Families
- Kentucky Refugee Ministries
- Cardinal Cupboard
- Project Warm
Internship and Work Experience
- Intern Supervisor, Black Market KY
- Cardinal Ambassador, University of Louisville Office of Communication and Marketing
- Student Orientation Staffer, University of Louisville Office of Admissions
- McConnell Center Office Assistant
Growing up in a small town, I discounted many of my future experiences because of my background. The McConnell Program has given me new life. I know that this program will involve me in unimaginable opportunities and provide me the necessary education, people, and capabilities to be successful on a large scale.