Scholars Council & Past Chairs
Sidebar
McConnell Scholars is a recognized student organization at the University of Louisville governed by a leadership council—the first formal council was formed in December 1994. The McConnell Scholar body elects positions.
Current Leadership Council
- Chair Kara Beth Poe ('27)
- Vice Chair Leo Tobbe ('28)
- Secretary Grace Fields ('28)
- Outreach Chair Seth Pinson ('27)
- Service Chair Harper Hall ('28)
- Alumni Relations Riley Maddox ('27)
- Health and Wellness Clara Heberling ('28)
- Freshman Representative The class has decided to alternate each month!
Comprehensive List of McConnell Scholar Chairs
(presented in reverse chronological order)
- Kara Beth Poe, 2025-2026
- Camryn McPherson, 2024-2025
- Caleb Aridano, 2023-2024
- Tanner Morrow, 2022-2023
- Alli Wade, 2020-2022
- Eric Bush, 2019-2020
- Easton Depp, 2018-2019
- Robert Gassman, 2017-2018
- Jacob Abrahamson, 2016-2017
- Natalie Smith, 2015-2016
- Sean Southard, 2014-2015
- Sarah Stovall, 2013-2014
- Tyler Bosley, 2012-2013
- John Weber, 2011-2012
- Mary Kate "MK" Lindsey, 2010-2011
- Kirk Laughlin, 2009-2010
- Derek Jones, 2008-2009
- Anthony Cash, 2007-2008
- Evan Buckley, 2006-2007
- Ben Moore, 2005-2006
- Mary Scott Roberts, 2004-2005
- Jonathan Ballard, 2003-2004
- Todd Shuemaker, 2002-2003
- Chris Atzinger, 2001-2002
- Erin Simpson, 2000-2001
- Scott Jennings, 1999-2000
- Christy Trout, 1998-1999
- Chris Stephens, 1997-1998
- Rachelle Thomas, 1996-1997
- Matthew Webster, 1995-1996