F1rstGen Student Leaders

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F1rstGen Ambassadors

Our student ambassadors have quickly become critical to the Initiative.  These leaders are living proof that first-generation students are effective and committed professionals.

2025-2026 Ambassadors with Committee Activity

Marquavis Baker - Mentorship Committee and Professional Development Committee
Kelsey Clinard - Events & Promotion Committee, Social Media Subcommittee
Sandy Cruz - Events & Promotion Committee
Camryn Douglas - Mentorship Committee
Talaya Guest - Events & Promotion Committee, Social Media Subcommittee
McKaylee Howard - Mentorship Committee
Sunny Jaglan - Events & Promotion Committee, Secretary
Dallas Lockhart - Professional Development Committee
Melanie Mora-Arce - Mentorship Committee
Tyreesha Morris - Mentorship Committee
Camila Arechiga Zamarron - Events and Promotion Committee, Chair

 

F1rstGen Peer Mentors

These students show their drive to help other first-generation college students through their commitment to mentorship.

 

F1rstGen High School Summer Camp Counselors

These WKU students are a vital part of this camp.  They ensure the safety of campers, help them navigate campus and the camp schedule, and provide insight into the college experience.

 

First-Generation Student Association (FirstToppers) Officers

First-Gen Student Association is the official student organization for the first-generation student population of Western Kentucky University. WKU defines first generation as “neither parent graduated from a traditional four-year college.” It does not mean that you are the first one in your family to attend college. In addition, a student is considered "first generation" if his/her parents graduated with an associate's degree (two-year degree), attended college but did not complete degree or had a sibling graduate with a bachelor's degree. The purpose is to create an inviting and safe environment for first-generation students to participate in events, create enthusiasm for scholarships, to promote networking with other first-generation students and first-generation faculty, and encouraged to remain active with the first-generation student community at this university. As a diverse student group, we shall work to increase more public attention for first-generation students and embody what it means when we spotlight “I am F1RST.”