McConnell Scholars elect 2026-27 leadership council

April 28, 2026

The McConnell Scholars recently elected their 2026–27 council.

The McConnell Scholars are governed by a leadership council, a tradition that began with the first formal election in December 1994. Council positions are filled through a vote of the entire McConnell Scholar body.

The newly elected council members are:

Chair: Grace Fields ’28

Vice Chair:  Luke Taylor ’27

Secretary: Anna Bocook ’29 

Outreach Chair: Seth Pinson ’27

Service Chair: Kruthi Mangamur thiyagarajan ’29 

Alumni Relations Chair: Kathleen Price ’27 

Health and Wellness Chair: Ezra Foote ’29 

Additionally, a freshman representative member will be selected at the start of the fall 2026 semester. Over the next year, this group of scholars will collaborate closely with McConnell Center staff to support program initiatives, enhance scholar engagement and strengthen the McConnell Scholars community.

Natalie Tracy leads the strategic and tactical marketing and communications initiatives for the McConnell Center. She also collaborates with Dr. Gary Gregg and other team members to design and coordinate the academic and programmatic endeavors of the McConnell Scholars.