Award Recognition
Community Building
Kennedi Poullard CC’26 is a Division I student-athlete and president of the Black Student-Athlete Alliance (BSAA), graduating with a degree in psychology. She is being recognized for her exceptional leadership, community building, and advocacy contributions to the University. Through her work with BSAA, Poullard has created a supportive and empowering space for Black student-athletes to connect across teams, reflect on their shared experiences, and foster meaningful change within the Columbia community. She leads the planning and execution of monthly programming that prioritizes wellness, open dialogue, and relationship building, while strengthening connections between current student-athletes and Black alumni. Poullard will pursue an M.S. and continue to build student-athlete communities at Texas A&M University.
“All glory be to God who has used me as a vessel to do meaningful and outstanding work over the past four years. Thank you to my family and friends for instilling the importance of community into my life. Thank you to my incredible executive board and Athletics mentors, who made all of this possible. Lastly, thank you to all of the Black student-athletes who show up and are the heart of BSAA's community.”