Meet the Counselors

Hi! My name is Lora-Maria Koytcheva and I am a student at Shenandoah University with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. This summer, I will have completed my 3^rd year of undergrad here at SU and will be starting at the Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy in August.

I am originally from Bulgaria, but I grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia, which is not too far from here! I am part of a many clubs and organizations here at SU including the Debate Team, the Ethics Bowl Team, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Omicron Delta Kappa, the First Year Seminar Program, Pre-Pharmacy Society and the Health and Life Sciences Club. My favorite part of it all is meeting new people, many outside of my major, and working on service projects together as a team.

What I have learned from my experiences in school thus far, is that you can do anything if you set your mind to it. The important part is to stay focused on your goals, be willing to work and cooperate with others and their ideas, but most importantly, be ready to face challenges. I started as just a member of these clubs, but my determination and willingness to be part of something bigger led me to move up and hold leaderships roles in many of them.

I am looking forward to meeting and working with all of you this summer!

 

 

My name is Walker Konkle and I just finished my first year as a graduate student at Shenandoah University studying Performing Arts Leadership and Management. I’m originally from Williamsport, Pennsylvania (commonly known as the home of the Little League World Series) and attended Penn State for my undergrad. Needless to say, if it involves Penn State football, you can count me in! This past spring, I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Violin Performance with an emphasis on arts entrepreneurship. Although my current focus is not on performing, I try my best to play whenever possible.

I am currently the Graduate Fellow for the Center for Public Service and Scholarship working alongside Dr. Schultz. This experience has been life changing and I am excited to share with you this summer how leadership and service are harmonious with one another. When I started my first year of college, I was lost about where to begin. The skills learned during this week will be transforming and serve as the foundation for the next stage of your life.

 

 

Hello. My name is Ka’myia Gunn and I am so excited to be a counselor in Leadership by Design! This program serves as a wonderful opportunity to gain leadership skills and confidence and meet like-minded individuals. It is important to understand the value of both education and representation as a young scholar. I look forward to building relationships with you all. Here’s a little information to get to know me. By this summer, I will be an upcoming senior at William and Mary. I major in Government and minor in Dance and I am very involved on campus. I serve as the President of the Minority Prelaw Association, where I help to coordinate events and spread awareness about all things law. I also serve as the School Coordinator for Griffin Mentoring and the Philanthropy Chair for the African Cultural Society. I love public service. I am very passionate about music, marginalized populations, law, and criminal justice reform. Upon graduation, I hope to pursue a career that blends activism and the arts. For fun, I like to sing and dance.