Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi launched the Conni & Jay Wise Islanders L.E.A.D. Program in August 2020. The mission of the Conni & Jay Wise Islanders L.E.A.D. Program, which stands for Learn, Engage, Apply, Do, is to equip student-athletes with the skills to be effective leaders among their peers, facilitate personal and team success, and help one another accomplish their goals during their time on The Island and in life after graduation.
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The program consists of monthly workshops focused on developing a myriad of skills related to effective leadership including communication, relationship building, teamwork, conflict resolution, resiliency, leading by example and more. The workshops frequently feature guest speakers, such as coaches and alumni, as well as engage the Islanders through group discussion, interactive exercises and self-reflection.
2020-21 Cohort 
- Carissa Barnes, So., Women’s Volleyball
- Maria Beltran, So., Women’s Golf
- Ariel Bustamante, Jr., Women’s Track & Field
- Julia Carter, Jr., Women’s Volleyball
- Cambria Clark, So., Women’s Cross Country/Track & Field
- Emma Gibbs, So., Women’s Soccer
- Jordan Hairston, So., Men’s Basketball
- Ke’Tavion Humber, Jr., Men’s Track & Field
- Jenika Lombrana, Jr., Softball
- Haley Morse, So., Softball
- Samantha Palomino, Jr., Women’s Soccer
- Giuliana Poletti-Corrales, So., Beach Volleyball
- Juan Salinas, Jr., Men’s Cross Country/Track & Field
- Camille Townsend, Jr., Women’s Tennis
- Nathaniel White, So., Baseball
- Kyohei Yamanaka, Jr., Men’s Tennis
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