Claire Sladovnik: Leadership

     Hi! My name is Claire Sladovnik and I am from Littleton, Colorado! I am currently double majoring in International Studies and Sociology with a minor in Critical Race & Ethnic Studies. I adore traveling, spending quality time outside, making lattes with my espresso machine, and then buying lattes after making them doesn't always work out for me:). On campus I am in Drumline, a member of the National Honor Society of Leadership and Success, overly competitive in intramurals, and, of course, I am in Setons! It is only October, but I am already so incredibly grateful for the women and experiences I have the privilege of surrounding myself around every single week.

    The pillar I love growing most in is Leadership. To me, a leader isn't just someone who holds a title, but a person who paves a path through their actions, intentions, lifestyle, words, or relationships. I was once taught that every single person is a leader in their own way, and I believe that is true. The kind of leader we are, though, is reflective of how we choose to personally uphold that responsibly. Growing in leadership is important to me because it is something I can continuously improve on, and I decide the impact I leave everywhere I go. Last year, my role as a leader was on a smaller scale as it was mostly seen in the ways I approached friendships or day to day relationships. This was still important though, because it helped me be the person that I showed up as at my summer job, and it is helping me be who I am today. In Setons, I am one of the Media Chairs on the Executive Board and I love it! Having the opportunity to work alongside and gain knowledge from my sisters is so inspiring, and having this role will only strengthen my abilities as a leader in my future. I am incredibly grateful to be part of a group of women who are constantly ready to not only better Setons for the future, but who are looking to better themselves, too!