Elhom Gosink is a junior at Westminster College and a shining example of what it means to put education into action. She studies political science in order to gain a deeper understanding of issues related to social inequality, but that learning is never left behind in the classroom. Instead, Elhom takes her knowledge and talents into our local community. She mentors students at East High School, helping them prepare for college and apply for financial aid, and she organizes and inspires her fellow Westminster students to participate as well. She is also working with a group of fellow students to create a statewide "Global Crises and Global Change" conference this year to share leading research on global issues with our students and community members and to provide connections with organizations that are actively working to solve those problems. Her leadership in any project always showcases her ingenuity and creativity, and I have no doubt that her commitment to service, collaboration, and sustainable social change will allow her to empower communities, locally and beyond, for her entire life.