Red Cross / NAIA
Collegiate Leadership Program

In 2007, the American Red Cross, the NAIA and State Farm Insurance established the innovative Red Cross/NAIA Collegiate Leadership Program. The program is intended to: exemplify core values of the NAIA Champions of Character program; inspire a new generation of Red Cross volunteers and leaders; promote diversity on Red Cross Blood Region boards of directors; foster leadership opportunities; champion a philanthropic cause; and impact local communities.

Each year the program kicks off with two weeks of energetic training at Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Student-athletes acquire first-hand coaching, mentoring and professional leadership training presented by senior leadership at the Red Cross. They learn how to organize successful campus blood drives, actively participate on a leadership board and take part in diversity and cultural competency training. Students receive scholarship support provided by the Red Cross and State Farm Insurance.

The Red Cross / NAIA Collegiate Leadership Program saves lives with four simple steps...learn more or sign up to donate blood at www.redcrossblood.org.

APPLY NOW for the 2012-13 Red Cross/NAIA Collegiate Leadership Program!

Program highlights

• The application process is now closed.

• Red Cross/NAIA Collegiate Leadership Program

• Learn more about the partnership (PDF)

• Red Cross / NAIA Collegiate Leadership Program VIDEO

Guide to student-athlete blood donation for coaches (click here)

2012-13 Leaders

Press Release
Zach Aldrich, Baker University(Kan.), Tennis
Aaron Back, Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.), Wrestling
Tamara Bates, Philander Smith College (Ark.), Basketball
Derek Gross, Indiana University Southeast, Baseball
Taylor Hosna, Missouri Baptist University, Track & Field
Hannah Husmann, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Tennis
Kate Kendall, Illinois Institute of Technology, Volleyball
Emily Koch, Avila University (Mo.), Volleyball
Konner McIntire, MidAmerica Nazarene University (Kan.), Volleyball
Alec Meddings, Bethel University (Tenn.), Swimming
Kamari Palmer, Allen University (S.C.), Volleyball
Jacob Simmonds, Friends University (Kan.), Basketball
Baily Tom, Indiana Institute of Technology, Softball
Christian Wood, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (Texas), Basketball

2011-12 Leaders

Press Release | Meet the Class | Blog - The Dish from DC
Caitlin Cunningham (Auburn University - Montgomery, Ala. / Women's Basketball)
Winston Davenport (Azusa Pacific University, Calif. / Athletic Training)
Rachel Blonski (Carlow University, Pa. / Softball / Greater Alleghenies Blood Region)
Hannah Martin (Central Christian College, Kan. / Softball / Central Plains Blood Region)
Julie Teeple (Columbia College, Mo. / Volleyball and Basketball / Missouri-Illinois Blood Region)
Shannon Griffith (Oklahoma Baptist University / Soccer / Southwest Blood Region)
Whitney Sweet (Taylor University, Ind. / Volleyball / Indiana-Ohio Blood Region)
Randon McNeil (Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Ohio / Golf / Central Ohio Blood Region)
Stephanie Belokon (Judson University, Ill. / Cross Country / Heart of America Blood Region)
Cameron Mettenbrink (Hastings College, Neb. / Wrestling / Midwest Blood Region)
Jazmine Green (Fisk University, Tenn. / Volleyball / Tennessee Valley Blood Region)
Devon Golden (Georgetown College, Ky. / Basketball / River Valley Blood Region)
Lauren Buckles (Ottawa University / Basketball and Track & Field / Central Plains Blood Region)

2010-11 Leaders

• Press Release | Meet the 2010-11 Class | Follow Along with the Blog

The 2010-11 program will kick-off in Washington, D.C. on June 7.
Kayla Anderson | Baker University (Kan.)
Jessica Lea | Eastern Oregon University
Amber Rafko | Madonna University (Mich.)

Amber's blogging from D.C. - click here to check out her blog!
Hanna Malak | Menlo College (Calif.)
Jacob Fox | Oklahoma City University
Rebecca Colling | Peru State University (Neb.)
Alexandria Starr | Purdue University Calumet (Ind.)

Starr completes Red Cross / NAIA Collegiate Leadership Program / Blog
Olivia Goodall | Reinhardt College (Ga.)
Lark Nightengale | William Carey University (Miss.)
Steve Clark | Fisher College (Mass.)
Jonathan Rogers | Bethel College (Ind.)
Patrick Turner | Holy Names University (Calif.)
Samantha Choma | Houghton College (N.Y.)

2009-10 Leaders

• 2009-10 Blogs and Photos

Blood drive photo galleries, videos and press releases:
Katie McLintock (Westminster College) | Photos (August 31, 2009)
Casey Wieder (Ottawa University) | Photos | Video (September 4, 2009)
Carlie Ainsworth (Auburn University at Montgomery) | Press Release (September 18, 2009)