From the president
Kailyn Gore ‘25 is an exemplary student, innovative leader, youth advocate, and peer mentor who has demonstrated an ability to create positive changes here at Monmouth College. She currently serves as the Parliamentarian and has served as the Treasurer in our student government. In those roles, Kailyn has improved processes for campus elections and helped advocate for student needs. She regularly demonstrates her ability to quickly understand new institutional environments and work with others to identify improvements that would benefit the broader community. She also has served as a speech tutor, first-year mentor, and Director of Philanthropy and Service for Pi Beta Phi. In 2020, she founded and continues to lead a student-driven non-profit, Civic Wave, which has been actively advancing civic education in New Jersey (her home state) and elsewhere in the Northeast. Her passion for civic engagement and social justice extends beyond our own country’s borders. As a political science and international affairs major, she is working on her own independent research project focusing on refugee rights.
Personal Statement
Believing in the transformative strength of community, I approach social impact through grassroots endeavors to foster positive change. Raised in New Jersey, my involvement in local congressional campaigns and founding a student-led non-profit, Civic Wave, has equipped me to tackle structural challenges and champion student-led solutions. In my roles as Parliamentarian and Treasurer of the Scots Student Senate, I have led campus-wide reforms, such as enabling public elections through a constitutional amendment, and facilitated discussions with faculty and administration to address various student needs. These positions have honed my ability to navigate higher education structures to enact meaningful changes, fostering greater political engagement within Monmouth College's campus community. The fellowship provides a unique opportunity to delve into creative approaches for community building and advocacy, aligning with my goal of making a positive difference in marginalized communities globally. In the future, I plan to volunteer with the Peace Corps and undertake a JD/PhD program to delve into international law and confront global challenges. This academic journey will equip me with the expertise needed to contribute meaningfully to international law and pursue a career in public service.