Leader Spotlight: Ashley Barker
Today’s spotlight is »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ member and leader Ashley Barker! Ashley is a senior at University of Mississippi and »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s National Chair of the Professionalism and Ethics Action Committee for the 2017-2018 year.
Why did you join »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ?
I joined »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ to belong to a group for premedical students. I loved my local chapter and the president at the time recommended me to look into a national leader. I knew I would have a voice in the things that matter and to items that were important to me as well.
Why did you become an »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ leader?
I became an »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ leader to have a voice. I always was passionate about things that mattered to me, happened to me or that were important in the medical community. Being a national leader allowed me to advocate and work for these reasons. I was also allowed to connect our local chapter with national more.
What is your favorite »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ moment?
Convention. 2016 and 2017. Convention 2016 really made me want to become a national leader. I met such amazing leaders that were supportive of me. The 2017 convention was amazing. I loved meeting other »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ members as a leader. Both conventions were amazing and made me love and become more passionate about »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ!
What advice would you give to current & future »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ leaders?
Don’t be afraid to share with other leaders what you feel is important! They will be supportive and will find a way to advocate or program for the topic or issue you’re passionate about.
Do you know of an »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Member and Leader who deserves to be recognized? Do you want to share your leadership story with other »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ members?Ìý! Selected leaders will be featured on »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ’s On Call blog.
