KENNESAW, Ga. | Jan 8, 2026

Genevieve Ahey shares her experience as an Honors student Wing Leader.

Kennesaw State Management major Genevieve Ahey elaborates on her involvement and insights as a Wing Leader for the Department of Academic Coaching and Support. 

Entering the Nest 

Ahey’s goal was to get involved by attending a variety of campus events. She got in touch with the department's supervisor, Ellie Thompson, who proposed to Ahey that Ahey become a Wing Leader. At the time, it was still in its developmental stages, as it was a new program. Initially, Ahey was hesitant, but looking back, she couldn’t have been happier to accept the opportunity. 

It provided a sense of community among her surroundings, including like-minded people such as those who had graduated from high school and were starting college. An exciting aspect of the role is the involvement that comes with the wing leader position. 

“We have the ability, unlike other positions on campus, to create, host, and facilitate different events on campus,” Ahey said. 

Some highlights of the wing leader's role include Ahey having close bonds with her mentees and supervisors and making a unique impact. Wing leaders provide registration stations, where they help people register for classes for the upcoming semesters. 

 

Benefits of Employment

Ahey continues to move along and volunteer in any way possible. She also shares her takeaways that can resonate with people entering college or seeking employment.  

“I feel like campus employment really does help you,” she said, “you're able to learn all these transferable skills that you can use not only on campus, but in your real career, whatever that may be.” 

Advice to Future Leaders 

Ahey also shares lasting advice that applies to anyone. 

“Advice I'd give to my fellow owls would be to be proactive,” she said. “It takes being proactive, putting in that effort, applying on Handshake…doing what you need to do to be able to land the position.”