University of West Alabama

Senior two-sport athlete, Emma Nelson was awarded her second Fleur-de-lis award of her career for leadership and service. Nelson is a leader on both the volleyball and basketball teams, while also serving as an executive board leader on the Wildcat Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Nelson is responsible for several initiatives taking place on campus this fall in addition to working with the athletic communication department as a social media assistant. Nelson earned the opportunity to work with the MIAC and NCAA to highlight the student-athlete experience at St. Catherine all while navigating the demands of being a student and athlete in her final year in purple and gold.