Jennifer Lawrence
Elizabeth Brevard Council Scholar

“Having a mentor allows for a warm relationship and brilliant insight in an environment that is not typically conducive to such,” says Jennifer Lawrence. With all the activities of this Council Scholar from Louisville, Kentucky, finding the time for that relationship is essential. Lawrence, a Southern Studies and political science double major, is a member of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College, involved with Ole Miss Diamond Girls, Student Alumni Council, the CHEERS program, Mock Trial, University Judicial Council, Ole Miss fencing team, and serves as the Vice-President of Operations for the Alpha Mu Chapter of Kappa Delta sorority.  Even with such a crowded schedule, making time to visit both her Women’s Council and community mentors are of utmost importance. “It is such an outlet; a place to make not only connections, but friends,” Lawrence says.

After graduation, Lawrence has her eye on law school and eventually either corporate law or the judicial branch, with aspirations of becoming a “young partner of a reputable law firm” or a local and/or federal judge. She knows that along her path it is the Ole Miss Women’s Council and the Leadership-Mentorship Program that will assist her exceptionally.  “The program encourages me academically to strive to do my best, not only for myself but for those who are nurturing and supporting my academic goals,” she says. “I appreciate the generosity and wisdom of these influential women; they are all my role models.”

Lawrence is also looking forward to returning the inspiration and support once she finishes school. “I am so thrilled at the prospect of donating financially to the program, and hopefully being as involved as to visit and speak to the scholars about the importance of academic success and necessity of forming quality relationships.”

She says her favorite Women’s Council memories thus far include the sophomore/junior trip to Chicago and annual Christmas parties at the Lewis’ home…and cannot help but site her desire to have a self-portrait like Ms. Patty Lewis when she grows up.