About
Chealsea Gachagua, of Richmond, Ky., is a member of the McConnell Scholar Class of 2029 at the University of Louisville. She is pursuing a major in nursing, with a minor in political science.
Honors & Awards
- University of Louisville Honors Program
- Woodford R. Porter Scholar
- Trustee Scholarship Recipient
Campus & Extracurricular Involvement
- Member, Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Favorite Book
- The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
- Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
High School
Chealsea is a graduate of the Gatton Academy for Mathematics and Science, where she was WKU Mock Trial & High School Mock Trial captain, a student council representative, and president of Project Unite. She also was a member of the varsity softball team, pep band, and book club. Chealsea volunteered frequently as a Super Saturday Teacher Assistant and participated in the Gatton Academy Leaders in Education program.
As an avid reader, I am excited to join the McConnell Scholars Program because it will challenge me to think critically, engage with diverse perspectives, and grow as both a scholar and leader.