Leadership & Organizational Development

Christian Chlebowski (he/him)

Major: Accounting & Individualized Studies: Government, Policy Making and Law
Class Year: 2024
Why did you choose to become a facilitator?: I participated in two workshops during my first year at UConn, which helped me identify my leadership style, become aware of many leadership theories and skills, and improve in areas of growth. As a facilitator last year, I enjoyed guiding my peers through similar journeys, and wanted to continue providing this space for others as they grow their leadership skills and abilities. Continuing on as a Certificate Series facilitator this year will enable me to achieve all of these goals!

Brianna Bradley (she/her)

Major: Economics and Mathematics
Class Year: 2024
Why did you choose to become a facilitator?: I want to be a Cert Series facilitator because I love connecting and engaging with the participants, as well as my fellow facilitators, while also strengthening my own communication and leadership skills.

Olivia Hoffman (she/her)

Major: Marketing
Class Year: 2023
Why did you choose to become a facilitator?: I had an incredibly positive experience as a participant in the Emotionally Intelligent Leadership workshop series last year, and I instantly knew I wanted to leave a larger impact on the program. From other roles at UConn, I have learned that I really enjoy leading, coaching, and developing others, and becoming a facilitator seemed like a no-brainer way to combine my skills and passions, while leaving a lasting impact on the program.

Travis Lavigne (he/him)

Major: Music Education & Composition
Class Year: 2024
Why did you choose to become a facilitator?: I wanted to develop my leadership skills, and help other participants do the same through the workshops.

Swetha Chandu (she/her)

Major: Psychology
Class Year: 2025
Why did you choose to become a facilitator?: I was part of the program the previous semester and with that opportunity I wanted to share that experience with others as well as being a part of this program. I hope to continue this program for the rest of my time at UConn!

Sarah Ibrahim (she/her)

Major: Allied Health
Class Year: 2023
Why did you choose to become a facilitator?: I took my first leadership certification course during the Fall 2020 semester. This course provided me a safe, exciting, and reliable place to meet every week amidst all of the confusion of that semester. I learned so much about my leadership style that I carry through with me today and I met so many intelligent, interesting people. I hope to create this same experience for others this year.