S.L. Ivey

Where did you graduate from high school?

South Mecklenburg High School, Charlotte, N.C. USA 

Where did you graduate from college?

Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, N.C. AA. UNC Charlotte, B.A. Political Science 

What are your current UNC Charlotte academic major/majors?

Pursuing MA in History and a MPA Master’s in Public Administration-Nonprofit management 

Which GPSG goal are you most excited to help accomplish this year—and why?
Increase and maintain 95% usage of the Niner Engage platform among the 37 graduate student organizations. Niner Engage provides potential members with a sneak peek into student organizations, offering crucial information that helps them make informed decisions about joining. 

What’s one thing in your bag/backpack right now that you probably shouldn’t admit to carrying around?

Wig Glue

If you had to write your thesis/dissertation as a Netflix show, what would it be called?

“U.S. President’s LBJ and FDR Are Alive and Well in our Minds.”

What is one important thing that you believe every graduate student at UNC Charlotte should know?

Graduate students can apply for titles such as the UNC Charlotte’s Homecoming Court, the Niner 9, and the winner, the Golden Niner. 

What's your go-to response when grad school gets overwhelming?

Music From The Glee Television Series 

What’s one thing you wish someone had told you before starting grad school at  UNC Charlotte?

That Graduate School is all about building relationships and fostering collaboration 

If your personality were the result of two famous people combining their traits, who would they be—and why?"

Freddie Mercury (Bold and Courageous)  and Kobe Bryant  (fiercely hardworking and ambitious)

In one sentence, what does “leadership” mean to you as a grad student?

Leadership means demonstrating responsiveness, reliability, and relatability with unwavering consistency

Dream Job?

Federal Public Defender for the Western District of North Carolina