Ottawa University student Adia Vaughn traveled to Washington D.C. this summer to participate in the American red cross collegiate leadership program. The program provides student-athletes with the opportunity to develop leadership skills and inspire a new generation of volunteers by organizing blood drives for their classmates and community.
Vaughn’s experience began with training, mentoring and networking during a two-week internship provides participating students like Vaughn, the chance to receive coaching from senior red cross leadership. This opportunity can help participants gain life-long skills that can have an impact on their campus and throughout their future careers. She will now return to campus to encourage fellow students to join in the mission to help save lives through blood donation. Vaughn also received a $2000 scholarship for participating in the program.
