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Guy McClure

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May 15, 2013

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Athens State Names Members of Leading Edge Institute

            ATHENS, Ala. - Athens State University Assistant Professor of Justice Studies Dr. Quanda Watson-Stevenson was chosen as a faculty advisor for the 2013-2014 Leading Edge Institute (LEI), XII class for Women. She will represent Athens State University along with three students. 

                The three students chosen are Ms. Krystina Lovell, Ms. Stephanie White, and Ms. Whitney Elizabeth Smith.  Lovell is a junior majoring in Criminal Justice.  Her future career plans are to work with juveniles in the juvenile justice system as a Juvenile Probation Officer.   White is a junior majoring in Education and would like to work with children with disabilities.  Smith is a senior majoring in Business. She plans to own and operate her own car dealership business.  She also plans to enroll and complete the MBA program offered at Athens State University in collaboration with UNA.  

                The Leading Edge Institute is a dynamic leadership program dedicated to working with college women across the state of Alabama. Leading Edge Institute brings women together to develop their leadership skills, expose them to critical issues facing Alabama and, most importantly, inspire them to make a difference in our state. 

                Membership in the organization requires a week long training session, completion of a service program for the Athens community, and attendance to a Winter Conference in early 2014.  The Athens State representatives will attend the conference along with several female students and professional women across the State of Alabama from various colleges, universities, businesses, and political arenas.

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Pictured:  Front:  Dr. Quanda Watson-Stevenson. On stairs left to right:  Stephanie White, Whitney Elizabeth Smith, Krystina Lovell.