Jaelyn Hickman

Assistant Director

I am a champion for lifelong learning and self-growth. Higher education is incredibly dear to my heart because it is the one place on earth where individuals are challenged, interact with dynamic people, and evolve personally, professionally, and emotionally—all at once. It is my privilege to facilitate students’ success and wellness so that they are holistically better individuals who contribute to a just and equitable society. 

 

"It is my privilege to facilitate students' success and wellness so that they are holistically better individuals who contribute to a just and equitable society" - Jaelyn

The most influential person in my life

My great-grandmother, Mother Grace, influenced my life in ways I did not realize until I was an adult. I grew up being the only girl surrounded by my older boy cousins, so I was rough. While Mother Grace was a tough woman, she also modeled humility and kindness towards everyone. Of all the lessons, treating others even better than I expect to be treated rings true through everything I do.

Alternate career

Call me, "Chef Jaelyn!" 

Advice I don't leave home without

When you do what's difficult immediately; the impossible takes a little longer.

Lead with a clean heart.

Education

MHS, LSU Health Sciences Center 
BS, Mississippi State University

Contact Jaelyn

[email protected]      
225-578-5919
124 Johnston Hall