Sullens Recognized for Leadership
(Olivia Sullens, second to the left, commemorates the event with fellow UNG leaders
On March 1st, UNG celebrated its 10th annual Women's Leadership Recognition Luncheon. Of the ten student honorees is PSIA’s Olivia Sullens, who is majoring in International Affairs with a concentration in Europe and a minor in Russian. The event honors accomplished alumni through the Willie Lewis Society as well as student leaders making outstanding strides in leadership and impacting their community during their time at UNG.
Being a part of UNG’s Corps of Cadets, Sullens remarks how she is “most proud of putting FROGs through FROG week, as it is the oldest tradition of the Corps of Cadets”. She has networked with other Senior Military Colleges, taken part of Cadet Troop Leader Training in South Korea at Camp Humphreys, and even planned multiple operations for the program as she speaks in front of parents, staff, top military officials, and distinguished alumni. Beyond the Corps, Sullens is pleased with “being the former VP Finance for Epsilon Gamma chapter of Kappa Delta where I learned about budgeting and how to organize money during philanthropy events”. All of these accomplishments are merely the beginning of what Sullens has accomplished as she nears her graduation in Summer of 2026.
Sullens shares how the PSIA department has supported her as she leads, as the department “helped me chart my academic path through college. Whether it be through scheduling classes, office hours, or helpful feedback, my professors were always there”. Over her time with the PSIA department, what stands out the most to her is how “each of my professors are inspiring because they exude passion for the subject they teach. Their backgrounds and desire for their students to be involved in further academia is a testament to their devotion as professors”.
For fellow students looking to impact UNG and step out in leadership like herself, Sullens believes the first step is to get involved in organizations that interest them. She wisely advises: “From there, take every opportunity to place others before yourself and volunteer to perform the tasks that are not usually sought after. Take the opportunities in college that allow you to be comfortable while uncomfortable; as this is the best environment for personal growth”.
Written by Hailey Walter, PSIA Communications Intern, English Major