1. Who is Kayla Baker? What made you who you are today?

This is a very tough question to answer. You think you know yourself and then someone asks “Who are you?” and you don’t really know what to say.  My past experiences in life have molded me to be who I am today. Along with my faith in God, my determination to be a leader, my passion for helping people, and the encouragement, inspiration and love by the people that I have always surrounded myself with have also made me who I am.

2. Who do you see as a role model or who influences you the most?

My mom definitely influences me the most. She has always been the one who pushed me to do the best I can and reach my fullest potential. I work so hard to make her proud because she has sacrificed so much for me to make sure I have everything that I need.

3. How do you envision your life 10 years from now?

Well I’m not sure which career path I want to travel just yet, but in 10 years I imagine I will be well set in my career, preferably in a management position. I envision being married with children and living a very successful lifestyle. Success in the form of happiness, wealth, and achievement.  

4. How does it feel to be elected as secretary for a second term?

I feel privileged to serve my university and student body for a second term. I have taken what I learned from my experience last year and applied it to my actions this year. It’s really interesting to be a part of two different administrations. I feel that being open to change is definitely vital.

5. What are some things that help you stay organized?

I keep a planner and I literally write everything down that I need to do. I get so busy and have so many things to do on a daily basis, if I don’t write something down, I will forget about it. I also write notes to myself, keep a daily “to-do” list. I just write everything down.

6. I see that you were inducted in many honor societies? What motivates you to succeed in classes?

My future motivates me to succeed in everything. I look at it as my decisions today, will affect my tomorrow. That mindset allows me to stay focused and driven in working toward meeting the goals I set for myself; Whether it’s an accomplishment inside the classroom or not.  

7. You seem like such a strong and confident individual. What is a weakness you have? Procrastination is my biggest weakness. I work great under pressure, but far too often I wait until the last minute to complete things. It’s a really big problem of mine, and I’m working very hard to do something about it.

8. Are you excited to graduate? Are you going to grad school?

I am very excited to graduate. It has been a great 4 years filled with fun, learning, and great experiences and I know I will miss the undergraduate life dearly. However, I am ready to move on to the next stage of my life and I am very eager to see what is in store for me. I do plan to attend grad school, studying either adult education or business administration. I’m still working out the details of where I would like to attend.

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• Interview Conducted by Taylor Young, Managing Editor