Lily Sumner
Honors student, nonprofit founder at 12, national press secretary, and advocate committed to empowering the next generation of leaders through public service and entrepreneurship.
Lily Sumner is an Honors student at the University of Louisville pursuing degrees in Business Economics, Philosophy, and Education with a minor in Spanish. At age 12, she founded Wrapped in God's Warmth, a nonprofit dedicated to serving individuals experiencing homelessness through youth-led service initiatives. She also founded P.E.E.P. (Find Your Purpose through Experience and Exposure with Passion), a career-development program that has reached students nationwide through workshops and presentations.
Lily has gained public policy experience through her work with the Kentucky General Assembly, where she conducted research examining how marketing strategies are used to promote social and political agendas to college-aged women. She currently serves as National Press Secretary for College Republicans of America and as Youth Ambassador for Kentucky Right to Life, where she founded and leads NextPulse, the organization's youth division.
Her leadership and service have been recognized with honors including the Future Business Leader of Kentucky Award, National Emerging Leader Award, Distinguished Citizen of Louisville Award, and WLKY Bell Award. Through her work in public service, advocacy, and entrepreneurship, Lily remains committed to empowering the next generation of leaders and creating meaningful change in her community.
Milestones
Wrapped in God's Warmth
Founded at age 12, serving individuals experiencing homelessness through youth-led initiatives
P.E.E.P. Program
Nationwide career-development workshops helping students find purpose through experience and passion
National Press Secretary
College Republicans of America, representing the organization's voice at the national level
ASYP Director of Engagement
Growing and cultivating ASYP's community of ambitious young professionals
Competency Map
Where the work happened.
Founder
Wrapped in God's Warmth
Founded at age 12, this nonprofit serves individuals experiencing homelessness through youth-led service initiatives.
Policy Researcher
Kentucky General Assembly
Examined how marketing strategies are used to promote social and political agendas to college-aged women.
Youth Ambassador & NextPulse Founder
Kentucky Right to Life
Founded and leads NextPulse, the organization's youth division, amplifying the next generation's voice in advocacy.
Founder
P.E.E.P.
Founded a career-development program reaching students nationwide through workshops and presentations focused on purpose and passion.
National Press Secretary
College Republicans of America
Serves as the national spokesperson, managing communications and media strategy for the organization.
Empoweringthenextgenerationofleadersandcreatingmeaningfulchangeinthecommunity.
Lily Sumner
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