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“I don’t want anyone else to struggle in silence in the ways that I did.”

“The Educational Leadership and Policy graduate program has helped me to be a better leader. I have learned to unite others with a shared vision and how to shape and support a team culture.”

“Now that the vaccine is becoming more accessible, my team is also promoting and educating people about the vaccine.”

“I don’t think students should have to overcome the obstacles that I had to.”

Gone are the days when people go to work and school with symptoms, when handshakes are given freely and when not washing your hands was routine for many.

COVID-19 testing presents some real operational challenges.

“I created the ‘I Am U Thriving’ initiative to show—and not just tell—those who feel marginalized that they are not alone and they can thrive here at the University of Utah.”

“I wanted to do something that would make a larger impact and focus on the health of the population.”

“I feel like I’m doing something to protect the people I love.”

When a tree falls on campus, Scott Leech turns it into something beautiful.