From the president
Lezley Rodriguez is a talented student leader at Ferris State University. She is highly engaged on campus and in her community, and has great potential for future leadership opportunities. As a Latina first-generation college student, she has a passion for her heritage and for inspiring others on campus through mentorship and advocacy. She is a fierce advocate for Latina representation in business and not afraid to take on new challenges. Lezley not only advocates for her family and community through research and using her voice, but she eagerly seeks out new opportunities to grow. She has the unique ability to tell stories about students on our campus who come from different immigration statuses and raise awareness of the impact their experiences can have on one's confidence, academics and career aspirations.
Personal Statement
To address the issues of marginalized student populations, we must celebrate their accomplishments, ideals, and culture. It is important to value and give them visibility. As a first-generation Latina, my early experiences have made me realize how meaningful it is to celebrate my cultural elements, uphold them, and inspire others. My objective is to shift the stigmas around first generation college students and create impactful change within my campus community. Hearing many students with stories like mine have fueled my passion to be a fierce advocate. Communities hold power and can affect positive change for our future generations. May we not disregard the greatness that underrepresented communities bring. My experiences have proved firsthand that a united and equitable community can bring about outstanding changes.
I currently serve as the President of the first and only multicultural sorority at Ferris State University, Chi Epsilon chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. I have also served as a Founding Member of the United Greek Council at Ferris State University and work collaboratively with other organizations to support and advocate for our multicultural students. Through the Promesa Scholars program, I serve as a mentor and hope to empower other Latina students.