Welcome to Women in Politics: College Edition, where promising women leaders in student government on college and university campuses across the country will be featured on msnbc.com over the course of the year. Kiran Samra has been nominated by Michigan State University as a leader making a difference not only through key issues on campus, but in bridging the gender gap in politics.
As part of a new series at msnbc, “Women of 2014,” these hand-selected women become part of a larger discussion of women candidates and women’s issues on a national level. “Women of 2014” is a home for all women in politics – notably those in some of the year’s most pivotal races – with newsmaker interviews, profiles, photos, a Twitter trail following more than 35 candidates, and deep dives into the key conversations.
From the Ivy Leagues to the Big Ten to liberal arts colleges and beyond, young women are making a difference across the country – meet them here!
Name: Kiran Samra
School: Michigan State University
Hometown: Macomb, Michigan
Concentration: Marketing, Communication
Role in Student Government: Student Body President
Dream job: White House Communications Director
Class year: Junior
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What is your biggest challenge as a leader on campus?
As Michigan State University has almost 40,000 undergraduate students in attendance, one of the greatest challenges I face as being a leader on campus is ensuring that students are aware of all the important issues occurring on and around campus.
Which female leaders do you draw inspiration from?








