Carlos Lewis was one of two University of Kentucky students who have been named 2019 Forbes Under 30 Scholars — among the world's best and boldest young leaders, creators and thinkers. Lewis is an integrated strategic communication major, business minor, and Vice President of Gatton's student organization, National Association of Black Accountants (NABA).
Each year Forbes accepts between 1,000 and 1,500 students from all over the world. Students apply for the program, and each scholar is chosen based on various criteria including a written statement about how they embody the under 30 tenets of leadership and innovation. All scholars are invited to attend the Forbes Under 30 Summit free of charge Oct. 27-30, in Detroit, where the world's best young leaders, founders and creators experience four days of connecting, learning, teaching and building.
In addition to his role in NABA, Lewis is also President of the American Marketing Association, a Student Wellness ambassador and a member of My Brother’s Keeper at the Martin Luther King Center.
However, Lewis says the Stuckert Career Center is the resource he most utilized.
“Mark Williams at the Career Center coached me and encouraged me to have more meaningful positions on campus. He helped me learn skills I needed to lead others,” Lewis said. “He became my mentor and molded me into a leader.”
Lewis, an Ohio native, found out about the Forbes Under 30 program at a leadership conference he attended.
The Forbes Under 30 Summit featured a private music festival, A-list speakers, investor speed-pitching, industry-focused field trips, a food festival and a day of community service. Speakers will include tennis star Serena Williams and basketball great Kevin Durant.
“Kevin Durant is one of my favorite players, and I’m excited to see what all he does off the court,” Lewis said.
Lewis is passionate about his dreams, and he hope this experience will help him broaden his knowledge and leadership abilities in his generation and empower the next generation to push for their dreams.
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