Torchbearers
Meet the remarkable individuals whose careers and lives have been transformed through the Foundation. Their stories inspire us and light the way for future generations.
Diana Camarillo
McLendon Scholar '22 · Change Management Manager, Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
"The McLendon Foundation allows people like me to have access to opportunities that I may not have had in the past. It opens doors, builds bridges, and forges connections."
Curtis Williams
McLendon Fellow '23 · McLendon Fellow & Athletic Academic Advisor, Villanova Athletics
"From my first day here, I was flooded with the most kind and down-to-earth people. They have always been open to collaborate, answer my questions, and support me."
Sofiia Briantseva
McLendon Fellow '25 · Creative Content & Branding Lead, Women's Basketball, Miami Hurricanes Athletics
"The McLendon Fellowship changed my life. It gave me the opportunity to prove myself, but even more important, it gave me people who believed in me."
Jasmin Wooten
McLendon Scholar '21 · Director of Tiger Life, LSU Athletics
"Being involved with the McLendon Foundation is not a one-year commitment; it's a lifelong support system and network where I can count on them for advice, mentorship, and most importantly community."
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