Crane Leadership Scholars 2007-2008

The William Moore Crane Leadership Scholarship is an award of $1000 per year in memory of William (“Bill”) Crane, who graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia in 1921 and Harvard Law School in 1923. He was instrumental in founding the University of Georgia Alumni Society. During his undergraduate studies, Mr. Crane was elected to membership in Phi Kappa Society, Sphinx, and Blue Key honorary societies. He placed a high value on student excellence, in both scholarship and leadership. For this reason, his daughter established the Scholarship. The selection process is highly competitive, with scholarships awarded annually to Honors students in their third year at the University.

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Neel Shah

Growing up among the stunning golf courses of Augusta, Neel will always appreciate the serene nature of Georgia. Following his Georgia pride, Neel's activities take him all over the beautiful campus of the University of Georgia. When not in class, Neel spends much of his time investigating new methods of tuberculosis vaccination in an Infectious Disease Lab on campus. He has also worked as a teaching assistant for the Chemistry Department and is currently the president of the largest minority organization on campus, the Indian Cultural Exchange. Some of his off-campus activities include volunteering as tutor in the Thomas Lay Tutoring Program to aid local schoolchildren. While at the University, Neel has traveled to Costa Rica and Nicaragua as part of a medical mission trip. Following his microbiology major, he will pursue a career in medicine. Neel will be attending the Medical College of Georgia in the fall of 2008.

Selena M. Robinson

Despite being raised in the ever-dynamic home of a large military family, Selena Robinson calls Harlem, Georgia her home. Selena, a public relations major and religion minor, has maintained a 4.0 GPA, while holding several leadership positions on campus. Some highlights of her leadership experience include being a Senator for the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences in the student senate, a Franklin College Ambassador, an Honors Ambassador, an intern for Senator Johnny Isakson, a member of the Dean William Tate Honor Society, and a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. In the future, Ms. Robinson will pursue a joint MBA/ JD. After completing her education, she intends to work in the corporate arena as a tax attorney and hopes to rise to the position of CEO of a major international corporation.

Anjali Shroff

Having grown up in Georgia, Anjali enjoys ballroom dancing, reading, and volunteering. Part Georgia Bulldog too, she has founded and helmed various campus organizations, such as Students for Blood Disorder Awareness and Students for Organ Donation, and she teaches for Kaplan. She has traveled to many countries, most recently volunteering in a medical capacity in Belize. A biology and psychology major, she will earn her M.D. and eventually teach in a medical setting.   

Harry Saag

Harry Saag, from Birmingham, Alabama, is a fourth-year economics major in the Terry College of Business. In addition to maintaining an outstanding academic record, Harry has been a valuable asset to the university community. He is a member of Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity, serving as President in 2006, as well as University Judiciary, the Arch Society, and Leadership UGA. This past summer, he interned for Senator Johnny Isakson through the Honors in Washington Program. Upon graduating from UGA in May, Harry plans to enter medical school. 

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Asiya Khan

Asiya Khan, a junior from Alpharetta, GA is commonly dubbed “the shrink” by her friends for having a knack for understanding and relating to people and a desire for helping them. Asiya has always been fascinated by the complexities of the brain and has conducted neuroscience research on primates at the Medical College of Georgia. Combining her interest with neural biology, psychosocial disorders, and a love for children, Asiya ventured to become a program assistant at the local Athens-area Autism Program. Her dedication to the effort landed her the job of a part-time teacher in the program, where she teaches five- and six-year-old autistic children general adaptive skills along with math, language arts, and reading. Asiya is also the head mentor, project coordinator, and executive board member at an Athens after-school program which offers underprivileged youth tutoring, friendship, and support from mentors. A psychology, biology, and religion triple major, Asiya will pursue a career in clinical medicine as a pediatric neurologist.  

Lauren Kelly

This past summer Lauren Kelly completed a five-week immersion program to increase competence in the Spanish language and understanding of a South American society and culture in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She then spent two weeks on La Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua working with a Nicaraguan doctor at medical clinics delivering primary health care to the local residents of remote villages. From Alpharetta, GA and majoring in microbiology and Spanish, Lauren wants to receive a Master in Public Health degree and attend medical school before pursuing a career in global infectious diseases prevention and management. In addition to serving on the executive board for UGA Alternative Spring Break, she will lead 14 students on a weeklong trip to Philadelphia, PA this coming spring to work at an advocacy organization for people with disabilities. Lauren created and led the ASB trip to Houston, TX last year focusing on immigration and her freshman year traveled to Charleston, SC to provide tutoring and mentorship to children in underserved elementary schools. 

Chandler Holbrook

Chandler Holbrook is a junior from Monroe, GA. This summer, she volunteered abroad with Cross Cultural Solutions as a Courts International Scholar in Xi’An, China, where she led English lessons in a kindergarten classroom and traveled throughout the country to experience Chinese culture first-hand and to practice her Chinese language skills. A true Bulldog fan, Chandler serves UGA as a member of The Arch Society and an Alternative Spring Break Site Leader. She also spends her time co-leading Bulldawg Bigs, a mentoring program through Volunteer UGA for children from impoverished areas in the Athens community. Chandler currently serves as Vice President of Scholarship for her sorority, Alpha Gamma Delta, and was a Panhellenic Recruitment Counselor during the Fall 2007 Sorority Recruitment. A double major in International Affairs and History, Chandler plans to attend law school after graduating from UGA.

Kristen Tullos

Kristen Tullos was born in Valdosta, GA and lived there her entire life until coming to the University of Georgia.   Now a third-year student, she is majoring in economics and international affairs.   Her main extracurricular involvement is with the Roosevelt Institution, a student-run think tank on campus.  Through Roosevelt, Kristen has been given the opportunity to write and publish numerous policy proposals, as well as discuss her ideas with policymakers, other students, and faculty members.  Leading Roosevelt@UGA this year, Kristen harnesses Roosevelt's policy expertise to serve the greater Athens community. In her rare free time, Kristen heads to the tennis courts and plays on the club tennis team at UGA.  She also enjoys reading, running, and playing classical guitar.  After graduation, Kristen plans to attend graduate school and attain joint Juris Doctor/Masters in Public Policy degrees.  She will pursue a career in the field of public policy.

Betsy Katz

A native of Thomasville, Georgia, Elizabeth Katz grew up in the local Presbyterian church, giving her a sense of purpose and community.  Since before her freshmen year began, she has participated in the UGA Presbyterian Student Center and now serves as a member of the Board of Directors and student minister.  Also, Elizabeth attended Quaker boarding school, which instilled a deep sense of the importance of social justice and the global community.  During college, she has traveled to Mexico and Argentina, serving others through teaching English classes and volunteering at a local nursing home.  While at UGA, she has discovered new passions in eclectic sports, such as rugby and water polo.  Majoring in mathematics, Spanish, and religion, she rigorously pursues knowledge for greater understanding and the benefit of others. 

Lindsay Looft

Lindsay Looft is a senior from Marietta, Georgia. After graduating from Walton High School, she was eager to pursue the many opportunities offered at the University of Georgia. She is most involved with the Roosevelt Institution, currently a Teaching Assistant for the Roosevelt Scholars Seminar, though she has previously served as Co-Director for the Center on Health and Environmental Policy. She is also the National Issues Forums Coordinator for the group, having organized 7 campus-wide discussions so far. In addition to her work with Roosevelt, Lindsay researches in Dr. Michael Pierce's cancer laboratory, where she has worked for the previous three years. She has participated in travel study programs to Costa Rica, Scotland, and France. Majoring in French and Biology, she hopes to attend medical school upon graduation.  

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Daniel Wietz