Jenn Galler
University of Tennessee Chattanooga, Senior
Construction Coordinator San Diego, CA 2017
Santa Rosa First United Methodist
After three summers serving as a youth volunteer and three summers on staff, SSP has been the biggest factor in my development as a leader. Through my summers as a youth and a staffer, I’ve grown in self-worth and confidence while simultaneously expanding my perspective beyond myself.
I am currently a senior at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where I study Public Administration and Non-profit Management. I’d love to use my education to work in a leadership position in a non-profit with a mission I support.
I’ve grown in self-worth and confidence while simultaneously expanding my perspective beyond myself.
As a youth, having someone to look up to (the staff), if only for a week, was extremely impactful and helped guide me into the person I am today. The people that surrounded me and the environment that surrounds SSP caused me to reflect inwardly and see what problems I wanted to help solve in the world.
As a staffer, each summer gave me skills in public speaking, team building, communication, and a lot of adaptability to equip me to be a leader. SSP is an irreplaceable experience where I’ve gotten to travel, make new friends, and develop myself professionally and personally.
Editor’s note: Jenn most recently served on staff in San Diego, CA as a Construction Coordinator. She is a Leadership Academy fellow and her story is the second part of the #mySSPstory series highlighting SSP staff leaders and their stories. Join Jenn and apply for 2018 summer staff!