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Senior Chael Sullivan is not all that meets the eye. As the President of his fraternity and a member of one of the most prestigious organizations on campus, the War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen (WEGP), he had the unique opportunity to leave a lasting impact during his collegiate tenure. 

As the outgoing president of Kappa Alpha Order (KA), what lessons in leadership have you learned, and how have they shaped your time at Auburn? 

“Being president of KA was a great experience. It taught me a lot about myself, when to speak up and when to listen, and how important it is to lead with a servant mindset. The other members of our executive team made the job much easier. The year would not have gone as smoothly without them. I am very thankful for the close bonds and the many great memories throughout my time as a KA.” 

What inspired you to get involved with WEGP and how has that experience influenced your college journey? 

“I did not grow up as an Auburn fan or know how special this place is before I got here. Everything I have come to know and love about this school I learned on my own with no preconceived notions. I can confidently say that had I not come to Auburn, I would not be half of the person I am today.  

I started to realize during my sophomore year that I wanted to serve it (Auburn) and give back, and WEGP seemed like a great place to do that. I interviewed and was unsuccessful but tried again the following year and was blessed to get a spot. It has been an amazing experience to be surrounded by people that represent Auburn so well.” 

You organized a 5k race for cystic fibrosis and raised $30,000 in its first year. What inspired the race, what did you learn; and what are the plans for the race moving forward? 

“There were so many amazing people that made the event possible; I do not deserve the credit because it was a team effort that many people got behind. My little brother has Cystic Fibrosis, and he has always been a huge inspiration in my life. Throughout college I have wanted to do some sort of fundraiser, but in late 2023, we decided it was time to go for it.  

“We reached out to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and started working on it and they made it quite easy. We bounced back and forth on a few different dates but eventually got things set in stone, and when we launched the website, we were blown away at the generosity we received.  The goal is that it becomes a yearly event and grows every year, but the ultimate goal is that we eventually cannot have the event because Cystic Fibrosis is cured.” 

Reflecting on your Auburn experience, what are you most proud of? 

The reason I picked this school is because I felt that after four years here, I would leave a better man, friend, leader, hopefully one day husband, dad — the list goes on. While I have a long way to go, I feel like Auburn has set me up for success and made me better in all aspects of life, and I am proud of that. I am also just as proud of all the lifelong relationships I have made here.” 

Upon graduation Chael will move to Cincinatti, Ohio to start his career.