The Trent Lott Leadership Institute Learning Community
Learn More About Our Community of Student Leaders
The Lott Leadership Institute Experience
When you become a member of the Lott Leadership Institute family, you become a part of a leadership legacy that spans over 25 years. Institute students join a community of peers who are committed to academic excellence, campus involvement, civic engagement, and creating meaningful change. Lotties are part of a carefully selected cohort and community that extends far beyond the typical college experience.
What is a Lottie?
A "Lottie" is a fond nickname for students in our community. You may hear students describe themselves or other students as Lotties. Being a Lottie becomes a part of many students' identities, the Institute becomes the foundation of their university experience and leadership journey.
Student Leadership Excellence
Our students are deeply involved in the life of the university. Whether organizing campus-wide initiatives, leading philanthropy efforts, mentoring peers, advocating for student interests, or serving their local communities, students consistently demonstrate leadership that extends beyond the classroom.
Their experiences help them build confidence, professional skills, and lasting relationships while contributing to a stronger campus culture centered on engagement and service.
What makes Lott Special?
Learn why our students decided to apply to the Lott Institute
Sydney Suits
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Cole Chacon
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Caroline Feldman
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Kendall Knight
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See Kendall鈥檚 AnswerWhere Campus Leaders Find Their Community
Lotties frequently serve on executive boards and leadership teams within some of the university’s most prominent student organizations. Their involvement reflects the Institute’s culture of excellence, initiative, and engagement.
A few examples of organizations where Lotties lead:
-Associated Student Body (ASB)-Columns Society
-Service and philanthropy organizations
-Academic and professional societies
-Orientation and peer mentorship programs
-Community outreach initiatives
-Sorority and fraternity leadership
-Advocacy and civic engagement organizations
A Community Invested in Student Success
Students at the Institute are supported by a strong network of peers, mentors, staff, alumni, and community partners committed to their growth and success. The Lott Student Advisory Board (LSAB) works closely with Institute staff to enhance initiatives and engage students.
The Institute’s Peer Mentor Program helps first-year students successfully transition to university life by providing mentorship, leadership development opportunities, professional guidance, and personalized support.
The Lott Ambassador Program selects and mobilizes exemplary student leaders to drive recruitment efforts for the next generation of Lotties.
Institute staff and the LSAB facilitate specialized programming and unique professional development experiences designed to strengthen leadership skills, build confidence, and support students throughout their academic journey.
Lott Student Advisory Board
The student organization for the Trent Lott Leadership Institute, the Lott Student Advisory Board (LSAB), supports the mission of the Institute and provides supplementary programming for Lott students. The Board assists in the Institute’s recruiting efforts, offers peer mentoring services for incoming students, coordinates alumni interaction events, and puts on special events.
Through leadership and service, the Student Advisory Board highlights the Institute's student-centered, collaborative, and forward-looking focus.
Meet the current LSAB Executive Board:
Audrey is a senior Public Policy Leadership major with a minor in Public Health. She serves as Executive Chair of the Lott Student Advisory Board at the Trent Lott Leadership Institute, Co-Executive Director of the Ole Miss Big Event, and a member of the Columns Society.
Q&A with Audrey
Why did you choose to apply to the Lott Institute and what was the appeal of the Lott program?
What made the Trent Lott Leadership Institute so appealing to me was the staff support, internship connections, and student development opportunities. I am incredibly grateful to the Trent Lott Leadership Institute for all that it has given me. The level of professionalism shown by its students, the care that its staff takes in understanding their student body, and the wealth of internship experience and connections it provides were all driving factors in my decision to apply and in my decision to continue to be part of this program. I chose Public Policy Leadership as my major because I really wanted to have the ability to expand on my writing and communication skills in a way that could help me directly impact my community. My problem solving skills have only expanded and the career fields that I have exposure to with this degree are unlimited. Coming from out of state - the benefits the institute has provided me are incalculable. I credit my success at Ole Miss to the institute fully.
Bailey is a senior Public Policy Leadership major with minors in Disaster Sciences and Sports Administration. She serves on the Lott Student Advisory Board as the Vice Ambassador Chair. In addition to being a part of the Trent Lott Leadership Institute, she is a member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College and the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women. She actively serves her chapter as a member of various committees. Bailey has spent her summers interning for various agencies including the Mississippi Secretary of State and the Republican National Committee.
Q&A with Bailey
Why did you choose to apply to the Lott Institute and what was the appeal of the Lott program?
Before both my freshman and senior year of high school, I had the opportunity to attend the Lott Institute's summer programs. Those two summers I spent on campus with the Lott Institute made me realize that I wanted to attend 番茄社区 and major in Public Policy Leadership. What stood out to me then, and continues to stand out now, is how personal and community-focused the Lott Institute is. It's a place that challenges you while supporting your growth, offering countless opportunities to connect with peers, alumni, and current and former leaders across all sectors.
Tres is a senior PPL major from Rienzi, Mississippi. He is a transfer student from North East Mississippi Community College. This year he serves on the Lott Student Advisory Board as the Social Events & Merchandise Chair.
Q&A with Tres
Why did you choose to apply to the Lott Institute and what was the appeal of the Lott program?
I chose to apply to the Lott Institute because of its reputation of leadership, its meaningful network, and ability to connect students with real-world opportunities as a major factor in his decision. I like the emphasis on service, professional growth, and preparing students to make an impact in their communities as soon as they graduate. The coursework combines politics and policy in a way that develops critical thinking and leadership skills.
Tack is a PPL and Philosophy double major. He serves as the Co-Student Affairs Chair at the Lott Leadership Institute. Over the next school year and following summer, he plans to take on a leadership role in volunteer operations for a gubernatorial campaign.
Q&A with Tack
Why did you choose to apply to the Lott Institute and what was the appeal of the Lott program?
I chose to apply to the Lott Institute because the program's events and activities teach students how to become effective leaders in practice, which is crucial to both professional and personal success. Most notably, I was drawn to the program’s multifaceted nature, as the skills it provides allow students to pursue virtually any professional path, including careers in law, healthcare, business, economics, and more.
Jill is a sophomore Public Policy Leadership and Economics major and is the current Co-Student Affairs Chair for the Lott Student Advisory Board. She is also involved in many campus organizations including The Grove Retreat, Cru, Sorority Life, the Pre-Law Club, and the Student Activities Association.
Q&A with Jill
Why did you choose PPL as your major and what was the appeal of the Lott program?
I chose to apply to the Lott Leadership Institute due to the amazing opportunities and different learning environments that the program provides. Lott students have smaller, interactive, and challenging classes that allow students to really connect and be friends.
Davis is a junior PPL major. He currently serves as the Ambassador Chair for the Trent Lott Leadership Institute. Additionally, he serves on the Judicial Board, Philanthropy Committee, and Food Committee for the Interfraternity Council. Davis is also a member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College.
Q&A with Davis
Why did you choose to apply to the Lott Institute and what was the appeal of the Lott program?
The Lott Institute especially appealed to me because it offered a unique opportunity to strengthen my skills within a challenging, tight-knit community of driven students. I was also drawn to the Institute's emphasis on leadership development and its relationship to public policy and public service. I chose PPL as my major because I am drawn to using reading and writing as tools to research, articulate, and persuade.
Aspiring careers and future plans
Find out what our Ambassadors plan to do after graduation.
Brady Moore
- Student Government
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Abbey Barnard
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Alden Lee
- Service and Community Engagement
- Student Government
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Samuel Nemee
- Greek Life
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