Outstanding Master’s Student Award In Leadership

This award recognizes a student who have showcased exceptional leadership skills, positively impacting the academic community, projects, or extracurricular activities.

2024 Honorees

Anishma Metray

College of Professional Studies, Project Management

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Anishma Metray

College of Professional Studies, Project Management

Recognized for her innovative leadership in academia and her excellence in project management. As President of the Northeastern University Project Management Student Organization (NUPM), Anishma has led with vision, driving significant growth and fostering a vibrant, inclusive community. Her professional experience includes impactful roles at AstraZeneca, where she delivered projects ahead of schedule, and at Acelot Innovations and Jubilant Biosys, where she built strong client relationships and led teams to success.

Shweta Mishra

College of Engineering, Multidisciplinary Master’s in Information Systems

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Shweta Mishra

College of Engineering, Multidisciplinary Master’s in Information Systems

Recognized for contributions as a CommLab Fellow, aiding more than 100 graduate students in enhancing their technical communication and professional skills. Shweta’s initiative in delivering workshops on Python, data science, job searching, and professional habits showcases her dedication to empowering students.

Lauren Schlegel

SSH’24, History

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Lauren Schlegel

SSH’24, History

Recognized for her leadership in public history projects and her dedication to amplifying underrepresented voices. At the Boston Research Center, Laurel has led projects that explore Boston’s diverse histories, contributing significantly to digital humanities. Her coordination of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire conference and leadership in educational tours highlight her skills in event management and her commitment to public engagement with Black history and culture.