Separate from her classroom and clinical experience responsibilities, 3rd year athletic training student Kennia Merlos is proud to be president of Missouri State University Student Organizational L.E.A.L.
Leading in Education to Approach Latinos (L.E.A.L.) is an organization that promotes diversity and education in Latino culture. Kennia says ” we basically want individuals to embrace their culture as well as learn about other cultures, whatever they may be”. L.E.A.L. serves the community by assisting at Meals-A-Million and Convey-of-Hope. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, L.E.A.L. just hosted a Latino Dance Party in the Plaster Student Union Ballroom. More information about this event can be found here http://www.the-standard.org/life/learning-latino-culture-through-dance-lessons/article_86b7d3ae-6642-11e5-9c91-13f11f837042.html.
The SMAT department at Missouri State University is proud to have students such as Kennia who maximize the opportunities they are presented with during their undergraduate education. Please join us in congratulating Kennia for a successful Latino Dance Party event.