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. Annie Greer has been nominated by The Ohio 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 msnbc’s “Women in Politics” series, these hand-selected women become part of a larger discussion of women candidates and women’s issues on a national level. “Women in Politics” features newsmaker interviews, profiles, photos, and deep dives into the key conversations, including a series on “Women Leaders Bridging Tech and Politics in 2016.”
Name: Annie Greer
School: The Ohio State University
Hometown: Hudson, Ohio
Concentration: Industrial & Systems Engineering, Leadership Studies
Role in student government, organizations: Chief of Staff, Undergraduate Student Government; Ohio State University Ambassador
Dream job: Applying the efficiency and continuous improvement strategies of the industrial engineering discipline to the solution of more significant world issues, including education, poverty, economic development and governmental efficiency.
Class year: 2017
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Why do you think it’s important for women to take on leadership roles on campus and beyond?
As a woman involved in both engineering and university governance, I am constantly inspired by the work ethic and intellect of the women that surround me. The number of women in STEM fields increases every year, and it’s exciting to see how women continue to push the boundaries in all disciplines. In my campus leadership experience thus far, I have learned that serving as a leader is not about proving your qualifications to others, it’s about learning from fellow leaders and, most importantly, from those you lead. This can be hard! Holding a leadership role is no easy task, but challenging ourselves is the best way to grow. This is why it’s important for men and women alike to seek out leadership experiences of all forms, so that we may continuously improve ourselves through serving others.
What is one of your proudest achievements so far?
While there are awards and other tangible achievements in which I take pride, I am most proud when I am able to inspire others to improve themselves and the world around them. This is why it is impossible for me to define my “dream job”—the goal I work toward every day is to leave an impact that inspires action, and this is the legacy I wish to leave wherever I go. My proudest achievement thus far is knowing that I have served as a role model for others, whether for my younger siblings or for my fellow student government members. Of course, I have set tangible personal and professional goals for myself regarding future offices I dream of holding and accolades I wish to receive, but these accolades mean nothing if I have not challenged myself to serve as an example in my day-to-day life.








