Mentor for incoming freshman in the Honors Mentor Program (2018).

Volunteer work with local children's organization and youth coaching (2016-present).

Delegate for Henderson County during Texas state convention (2016, 2018).

The Madison and Lila Self Graduate Fellowship at the University of Kansas is a community of doctoral student leaders who have been nominated and selected to receive four years of financial and professional development support. The Self Graduate Fellowship is a merit-based program made up of an interdisciplinary group of doctoral students that come from 21 different eligible academic fields. It is a unique opportunity for doctoral students at KU to fund their education and acquire valuable leadership training for their future careers.

Throughout their time as a Fellow, students receive funding that covers their tuition, fees, graduate research appointment (GRA), and the employer's portion of student health insurance. In order to prepare students for their future leadership roles, Fellows are active participants in the professional development program - attending professional development workshops, communication coaching, luncheons, and guest lectures that are provided to them through the Self Graduate Fellowship Department. Each student is also awarded a set amount of funding to allow them the freedom to pursue other professional development opportunities, such as conference attendance and certificates.

Who are the Fellows?

Self Graduate Fellows are some of the top doctoral student researchers at KU. Students who are selected to join the fellowship have demonstrated that they have the skills, initiative, career goals, and passion to make a difference in the future of their field, and society as a whole.