Office of Access & Community Connections
Community Advancement Program
The Community Advancement Program (“CAP”) Community Advancement Program (CAP) is selective initiative offering students a unique opportunity to develop their leadership and interpersonal skills, broaden their personal networks and actively contribute to advancing inclusivity within the Haslam community.
CAP ADVOCATES FOR THE
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
CAP advocates represent the OACC at corporate visits and community events. They facilitate alumni panels, assist with conferences and host student engagement events. The advocates also help drive student engagement and foster a welcoming environment in the college.
Justin Deleon
Major: Accounting and finance collateral
Inclusive leadership is essential. It fosters a sense of belonging and equal opportunity for individuals from all backgrounds, encouraging innovation, empathy and a richer, more dynamic community.
Sunniva Dough
Hometown: Smyrna, TN
Major: Accounting
Inclusive leadership promotes fairness, respect and opportunities for everyone, regardless of their background or identity. An inclusive leader fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration by bringing together different perspectives and ideas.
Cecilia Gerard
Major: Finance
A broad range of perspectives, experiences and ideas is crucial for growth in any environment. Inclusive leaders foster a more equitable and welcoming atmosphere, which in turn helps boost productivity.
Namrata Ghare
Hometown: Franklin, TN
Major: Management
Inclusive leadership involves creating a space for open-minded learning and fostering an environment that highlights everyone’s strengths.
Linh Nguyen
Major: Supply chain management
Inclusive leadership means fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and welcome to contribute their unique perspectives. It requires embracing diversity and creating equitable opportunities that strengthen the communities.
Jade Owen
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Major: Finance
Being an inclusive leader is being someone who wants to lead others through influence and communication towards their goals without having bias towards their characteristics.
Diamond Maria Clark
Major and Collateral: Finance major with a collateral in business analytics
Inclusive leadership is an engine for change — one that drives individuals, communities and organizations towards innovation, societal progress and a brighter, more promising future.
Sarah Mekonnen
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Major: Accounting
Inclusive leadership means to go out of your way to ensure everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered regardless of any factors.
Kiana Salazar
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Major: Marketing
Inclusive leadership is about welcoming multiple perspectives while ensuring every team member is heard and treated with respect. It recognizes and honors cultural differences in order to allow others to be their authentic selves.
Hunter Tompkins
Hometown: Dickson, TN
Major: Economics and Philosophy
Inclusive leadership is the practice of crafting and maintaining an environment that promotes respect, open-mindedness, and equity. In doing so, an organization can provide everyone with opportunities to share their knowledge and achieve the greatest results.
Mali Tumusiime
Major: Supply chain management with a concentration in business analytics
To me, inclusive leadership means fostering an environment where every individual’s perspective is not only respected but genuinely valued. It involves creating a culture where all voices are heard and considered, ensuring everyone feels empowered to contribute.