Richard Emberley  of Jaffrey, NH is entering his junior year at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Richard's ideal dream job would be as a CEO of a business specializing in fire protection engineering and fire analysis, his current Civil Engineering and Fire Protection Engineering major aligns perfectly with this goal. If given endless funds to do anything in life, Richard stated he would, choose to remain exactly where I am. I desire to become a fire protection engineer and certified fire investigator, preventing loss of life and property motivates me. If my resources were limitless I would put them into that dream. Richard is also a seasoned trumpet player, recently returning from a tour of Ireland with the WPI orchestra.

Meredith Lee of Hooksett, NH will be a senior at the University of New Hampshire, majoring in Classics. Meredith is an avid reader who dreams of someday working in such a place as the Boston Athenaeum or the Library of Congress and dedicating her life to promoting the importance of literacy in her community. When asked what makes a great leader, Meredith stated, The best leaders are motivated to succeed beyond all others and are moved to make some definitive change in the world, no matter if that change is in a student organization, a small community or a great nation.

Leah Nye  of Auburn, NH will be a senior at Rivier College. With aspirations to someday be a Nurse Practitioner, Leah is majoring in Nursing and enjoys spending time hiking, boating, camping and discovering beautiful artwork. Leah believes a true leader must continuously set new goals and focus on following through by establishing communication and rewarding relationships along the way, and admires President Obama for his intelligence and compassion. Leah volunteers with the Sierra and Lyons clubs and has organized an environmental education workshop for children and raises money to assist in care for the elderly.

Suzanne Wichland  Meredith, NH is entering her senior year at Springfield College, majoring in Human Services. Suzanne dreams of working with families affected by autism and autism spectrum disorder. If given the opportunity to do anything in life, Suzanne would build a community based organization that provided resources and education to the community to support others in their pursuit of their dreams. Suzanne believes that, by helping one another not only do we empower one another we have the self-satisfaction of knowing we can be contributors to our neighbors and communities. Suzanne also enjoys spending time outdoors with her six children.