Antronice Wilson describes herself as timid and an introvert, but that hasn’t stopped her from serving in a variety of leadership capacities at PennWest Clarion.

The senior psychology major with minors in social work and health communication works as a community assistant and serves on the President’s Leadership Academy, the Student Conduct Board and the Leadership Council. She also is vice president for both the Black Student Union and PennWest Clarion’s Black Lives Matter student organization.

Prior to coming to Clarion, she was president of her high school’s Interact Club, a manager at Kennywood Park, and a Pittsburgh Promise ambassador.

“I became a student leader during high school. I have always been someone who wants to make an impact in the world and for others,” Wilson said. She’s learned she can have the biggest impact by being a leader and being at the front of the process.

“I have always thought I was too timid or introverted to serve in a leadership position,” Wilson said.

She surprised herself, however, with her capacity to take charge, and is now recognized as a campus leader. She attributes her success to many other leadership characteristics: honesty, humility, confidence, respect, congeniality and consistency.

“Antronice often takes on leadership roles without reservation,” said Rogers Laugand, assistant vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Student Support.

Laugand added that Wilson provokes thoughtful discussion, and she is dependable and sharp. She also successfully balances her activities and academics.

Because of Wilson’s experience, she encourages others to take that step into leadership, whether it’s through a campus job or serving in a leadership role in an organization.

“There are many great opportunities at Clarion for students to lead and to develop leadership skills,” she said.

Her advice to incoming freshmen is to get involved, as that simple step can lead to greater opportunities. She also encourages students to develop their leadership qualities through the President’s Leadership Academy.

She believes the leadership skills she gained at PennWest Clarion have already impacted her life, making her a better student and person.

“The leadership skills that I have learned at Clarion will remain with me for the rest of my life, and they have helped to shape my future.”