Lindsay Ann Schlicker

Lindsay Ann is a Master of Social Work candidate at UNC Charlotte whose work centers
on student advocacy, leadership development, and cultivating spaces where graduate
students feel seen, supported, and empowered to succeed. Originally from Long Island,
New York, she relocated to Charlotte in 2018 and earned her Bachelor of Science in
Psychology from North Carolina Central University in 2022. As a first-generation
graduate student, she is passionate about creating community and helping others
navigate the often-overwhelming realities of graduate school with authenticity,
resilience, and purpose.

Throughout her time at UNC Charlotte, Lindsay Ann has become deeply involved in
campus leadership and student engagement initiatives. After joining the Center for
Graduate Life and Learning (CGLL) as a Graduate Life Ambassador, she quickly
expanded her involvement across the graduate student community, serving in
leadership roles within the Graduate and Professional Student Government, the School
of Social Work as the Distance Education Representative for the MSW Program
Committee, and advocating for student wellness, sustainability, and meaningful campus
connection. Her experiences within the CGLL helped shape both her personal and
professional growth, opening doors to mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities to
give back to the graduate student community that supported her journey.

Outside of academics and leadership, Lindsay is a Reiki Master Teacher who is deeply
committed to holistic wellness and creating intentional spaces for healing, balance, and
self-reflection. She is especially passionate about mental health advocacy and creating
programming that encourages graduate students to prioritize both academic success
and personal well-being. As a Graduate Life Fellow, she is excited to plan engaging
workshops, foster community-centered initiatives, and help graduate students build
connections that extend beyond the classroom.

In her free time, Lindsay Ann enjoys reading, crocheting, journaling, and spending time
in nature: activities that help her recharge and stay grounded amidst the fast pace of
graduate life. Her advice to other graduate students is to embrace community, prioritize
balance, and find humor in the chaos of graduate school. She believes graduate
education should not only be about surviving the experience, but about finding purpose,
connection, and growth along the way.