Getting Involved in It All
Alysa LeBon ŮٱƵ23 gets it done. As a dual-enrollment transfer student, sheŮٱƵs the president of PaceŮٱƵs Her Campus chapter, voting ambassador for CCAR, co-recruitment chair for P.A.C.E. Board, student ambassador for PaceBound, and so much more
Communication studies major Alysa LeBon ŮٱƵ23 experienced what she describes as a ŮٱƵweird processŮٱƵ getting to where she is in her academic journey. SheŮٱƵs currently a dual-enrollment transfer student who came to Pace with 35 existing credits, which was a boost that enabled her to minor in two subjects: arts and entertainment management as well as anthropology and sociology. ThatŮٱƵs a lot for one person to take on! But she had her heart set on coming to the NYC CampusŮٱƵand taking full advantage of our offerings here.
ŮٱƵWhen I visited PaceŮٱƵs open house, I instantly felt connected to the community and campus,ŮٱƵ Alysa said. ŮٱƵI could see myself walking from 182 Broadway to One Pace Plaza, and even began making friends. When I returned, I knew Pace was the place for me.ŮٱƵ
ŮٱƵIt allowed me to recognize how important it is to raise your voice and speak up for others who cannot speak for themselves,ŮٱƵ Alysa said.
Alysa is the president of the Her Campus chapter here at Pace, and an active member of several clubs and organizations including the Programming and Campus Entertainment (P.A.C.E.) Board as co-recruitment chair; PaceBound as a student ambassador; The Pace Press as a contributor; among many other roles. ŮٱƵI know it can be hard making friends and finding your place, but there is always an organization waiting for someone new with open arms,ŮٱƵ Alysa explained. ŮٱƵI dedicate my time to our community to give other students chances that are unique to Pace.ŮٱƵ
As a voting ambassador for the Center for Community Action and Research (CCAR), Alysa tied in her work with Her Campus by leading a campaign between the two. She spoke at one of CCARŮٱƵs many successful Instagram live events about the importance of voting in elections, particularly within local communities. ŮٱƵIt allowed me to recognize how important it is to raise your voice and speak up for others who cannot speak for themselves,ŮٱƵ Alysa said.
Her work has consistently brought many different communities within Pace together. It has enriched the NYC Campus, and it even broadened AlysaŮٱƵs perspective, too. During the Her Campus Diversity in the Sports Industries eventŮٱƵwhere guest speaker Chelsey Falzone, senior coordinator of community relations for the Minnesota Twins, spokeŮٱƵAlysa first became interested in sports. She was surprised and inspired to hear from such an accomplished woman in hockey, an industry largely dominated by men. ŮٱƵI am really interested in empowering women, [and] I would love to see women getting more recognition from coaches to the WomenŮٱƵs National Hockey League,ŮٱƵ she enthused. ŮٱƵI hope women like myself can break through into offices that range from on and off the ice. I would love to work in a communications or public relations position in hockey!ŮٱƵ
Looking ahead, Alysa is currently wrapping up her work as a Graduate Enrollment student assistant and PaceBound student ambassador, not to mention overseeing Her Campus programming. ŮٱƵI hope we plan even more events including, self-care nights, Her Campus merchandise, and hosting collaboration nights with other organizations,ŮٱƵ Alysa said. To learn more about the organization, and be sure to follow them on social media.
WeŮٱƵre excited to see where Alysa goes next! She certainly has a bright future ahead of her.