The Alumni Student Leadership Award is presented each year to undergraduate students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership through involvement in extracurricular activities on campus and in their community.
KARAN ANAND (BBA) Karan’s leadership and commitment to the faculty of management student community during his three years at UNB have been exemplary. Transitioning from academic director to vice-president and finally to president of the Business Administration Undergraduate Society, Karan has enhanced the society’s national presence and led significant constitutional reforms. His participation in various conferences and national competitions has showcased his competitive spirit and dedication to professional growth.
Throughout his academic journey, Karan has demonstrated a commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive student environment. Through his ongoing role as a student assistant at the Harriet Irving Library Research Commons, Karan has strived to optimize student accessibility and the usability of library resources. He’s advocated for regional business students in his roles as eastern board representative for the Canadian Association of Business Students (CABS) and at the CABS National Roundtable. Across campus, Karan has been a dedicated leader and volunteer as emcee for the UNB Business Awards Celebration, as student representative on the dean’s search committee, as a resident assistant and as captain of the intramural soccer team.
LAUREN LOCKHART (BScKin) Throughout Lauren’s UNB experience, she has worked tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of others, contribute to campus life, and promote student and community inclusion. Progressing from volunteer to co-president of UNB S.P.R.I.N.G., Lauren now leads over 90 UNB student volunteers in facilitating inclusive, interactive programming for over 30 children with disabilities. As an active member of UNB Best Buddies, Lauren also volunteers her time, providing companionship to adults with disabilities. These two experiences, among many others, have greatly supported the success of children and adults in the community, while also impacting her own life aspirations.
Across campus, Lauren has also served as a notetaker for the Student Accessibility Centre, as a volunteer RedShirt for the UNBSU Orientation Program and as a student ambassador for the faculty of kinesiology, while also working as a student fundraiser for the UNB Office of Development and Donor Relations. Lauren is active in her community, volunteering with the Fredericton Rotaract Club in support of their mission to make positive and long-lasting change for the community through hands-on service projects, networking and social activities, and professional development opportunities.
CAITLIN GROGAN (BA’19, JD) Caitlin has been deeply involved as a student leader since her days as an arts undergraduate student on the Saint John campus, and now as a current student in the faculty of law in Fredericton. Aiming to create an inclusive and equitable environment, she was elected law faculty councillor on the UNB Student Union in 2023, receiving the Faculty Councillor of the Year award. An ambassador and committed volunteer within her faculty, Caitlin has served as associate editor for the UNB Law Journal, as the mental health ombudsperson through the Law Students Society, a law peer supporter, law orientation peer mentor, president of the UNB Health Law Society, and co-founder of the Running from the Law club. These experiences have provided her with opportunities to support the well-being of fellow students.
Caitlin’s involvement in the competitive mooting program has also been particularly rewarding, highlighted by winning the 2023 McKelvey Cup and earning multiple advocacy awards at the national level. Engaged in many corners of campus life and in the community, Caitlin also serves on the UNB Board of Governors and volunteers with the UNB chapter of Pro Bono Students Canada.
