Lexington, Ky. – The University of Kentucky College of Social Work is proud to congratulate three students—Summer Carroll, Khloe Schwaniger, and Jeryiah Smith—for their nomination and acceptance into Leadership Legacy, a prestigious semester-long program offered by the Center for Interprofessional and Community Health Education.
Designed to complement students’ formal curriculum, Leadership Legacy engages participants in cohort-based retreats, workshops, service projects, and mentoring experiences. The program cultivates interprofessional leadership skills and professionalism while emphasizing competencies such as conflict management, effective communication, situational leadership, feedback agility, and project development.
As one of the Center’s most highly rated initiatives, Leadership Legacy provides unique experiential opportunities, including a legislative simulation, pre-legislative dinner, speed mentoring, and advocacy engagement in Frankfort.
“I am honored to be selected for the Leadership Legacy program,” said Carroll. “I look forward to bringing these experiences into my social work career to better serve my community!”
The inclusion of social work students in this program is particularly significant, offering them firsthand exposure to advocacy and policy work that will enrich their professional development and expand their impact as future leaders.
“We are incredibly proud of Summer, Khloe, and Jeryiah for earning this recognition,” said Abigail Latimer, assistant professor at the CoSW. “Their participation reflects both their commitment to leadership and the College’s dedication to preparing students for meaningful service and advocacy.”
Congratulations to our students on this exciting opportunity to grow as leaders and advocates in the field of social work.