Vision

The Department of Student Leadership aspires to develop personally grounded, socially engaged, and globally aware student leaders with the capacity to transform the future.  

Mission

The Department of Student Leadership’s mission is to provide intentional programming, experiences, and opportunities for students to:  

  • Engage in self-discovery and personal responsibility  
  • Connect to their communities through collaboration
  • Create impact and positive change 
     

Staff

Name
Position

  • Karen Boettler headshot

    Asst Director, Student Leadership Development

    kboettle@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-2688
    ST 269C

    Karen Boettler  

    Assistant Director, Leadership Development  

    kboettler@kennesaw.edu  

  • Judy Craven

    Director, Leadership Development

    jcraven@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-2331
    A 230J

    Judy Craven  

    Director, Leadership Development  

    jcraven@kennesaw.edu                         

  • Lucy Olliff

    Program Coordinator, Student Leadership Development

    lolliff@kennesaw.edu
    (470) 578-2716
    A 230

    Lucy Olliff  

    Coordinator, Leadership Development-Marietta  

    lolliff@kennesaw.edu  

  • Melanie Bandoo

    Program Coordinator, Student Leadership Development

    mbandoo2@kennesaw.edu

    Melanie Bandoo  

    Coordinator, Leadership Development-Kennesaw  

    mbandoo2@kennesaw.edu  

 

We Believe

Leadership involves individual choices through social actions to positively impact moments that matter. Leaders understand all moments matter!

Leadership students in a huddle
Leadership students sitting in a circle

Leadership students gathered together in front of mural