My name is Luke Cowles and I am currently a student at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Leeds School of Business. As a second-year student at CU Boulder, I am currently working towards an emphasis in Finance and Real Estate. I am also working part-time as a Person Banker at MidFirst Bank. I grew up in Cincinnati Ohio and graduated from St Xavier High School in 2022. I believe I am very personable, holding conversations or making new friends in a completely new situation has never been a problem for me. As I had to do this when I came out to Colorado on my own. I was the only student from my High School to attend The University of Colorado and I knew nobody in the town of Boulder. However, I was able to use these skills to develop a great network of friends and connections and have built a strong community since that I can rely on. I am also a leader, being an executive member in my Fraternity, as well as being able to work well and bring together any group I am apart of. I believe I am very passionate, and there's no challenge or opportunity I won't take head-on. My experiences at both St Xavier High School and CU have also given me a great work ethic. Having straight A's all through my educational career, working two jobs last summer, and working part time between my college classes is a testament to this trait. Early on, my family instilled in me the importance of community and service and I have been passionate about it ever since. So, I have involved myself in multiple volunteer groups such as my High School's community service program and as the philanthropy chairman for my fraternity. I have led several successful community service events and multiple fundraisers, raising over $17,000 in the last year alone for charities such as "Invest In Kids" and the "Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.When I am not in the classroom or at work, I love being outdoors. Whether it is skiing in Colorado or fly fishing in Northern Michigan, I love the outdoors and would love to be able to connect any of my passions to my future career.