Spotlight on Our Network

Get the Scoop on Our Scholars

Learn more about Lilly Endowment Community Scholars by reading our Scholar Spotlights.

Cooper VanDriessche

Cooper shares about his experiences at Notre Dame and his love of community.

Isis Fleming

Isis shares about the impact of her community and how she’s eager to give back.

Rateira Dodds-Simmons

Rateira shares about personal and professional growth.

Katie Goodrich

Katie shares her excitement for joining the LSN team and expanding the civic engagement work.

See the Impact of Lead Forward Community Grants

Learn more about previous Lead Forward Community Grants projects by reading our LFCG Spotlights.

Patient Experience and Data Modernization

Hunter Haines led a Lead Forward Community Grant for Heart and Soul Clinic – a free health clinic for individuals without health insurance or who are underinsured in Hamilton County and the surrounding areas.

Traffic Box Cabinet Art

Rylee Kleine’s placemaking project in Shelby County engages a local artist.

Teen Comfort Cabinet

Heather Larr is committed to serving her community through grassroots efforts.

Project Uplift

Sydney Schloemer is partnering with DePauw University’s Women’s Center for Project Uplift.

Follow along as our interns share about their LSN experiences.

Our communications and events interns share about LSN events and programs from their points of view.

Life at Launch: My Experience as a Cabin Leader at the Lilly Scholar Launch

Our Intern, Cooper, reflects on his time as a Cabin Leader at Lilly Scholars Launch.

Meaningful Moments: Why the Lilly Scholarship has provided more than just an education

Our intern Cooper reflects on how the Lilly Scholarship has provided him a community on- and off-campus.

Lessons, Laughter, and LSN: What has it meant to be the 2025 Intern?

Our Intern, Abigail, reflects on her time as LSN intern.

Connections and Community: Noteworthy Ideas from NSPA Atlanta

Our Intern, Abigail, recently attended the NSPA Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA.

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In the past, Lilly Scholars have been invited to share about their experience as a Lilly Scholar Endowment Community Scholarship recipient. When accepting a speaking opportunity as a Lilly Scholar, please contact the Lilly Scholars Network staff at info@lillyscholarsnetwork.org.