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Leading with Intention: Analise Poe’s Rise in Service and Student Advocacy
Leading with Intention: Analise Poe’s Rise in Service and Student Advocacy
There is a quiet determination in the way Analise Poe speaks about service, one rooted in service, not recognition. Poe, a sophomore Health Science major with an Economics minor from Tennessee, has cultivated a presence on campus that reflects her heartfelt dedication for improving the well-being of her Spelman sisters while uplifting the next generation of students at the college.
Analise Poe has served as the First Year Class Council President for the Class of 2028, currently serves as the Secretary of Student Affairs for the 84th Spelman Student Government Association, and will serve as the Vice President for the 85th Spelman Student Government Association (SGA).
“I don’t ever choose to run for a position or get involved in anything if I don’t feel that I am going to contribute. My ultimate goal, my ultimate prayer every time, is that I serve well and create some type of tangible change,” Poe said.
In these roles, Poe has served on the student RSO Leadership Council as well as the Student Dining Committee, transforming student concerns into actionable change. When commuter students raised concerns about the cost and accessibility of meal plans, Poe brought the issue directly to the administration and dining partners through her position on the Student Dining Committee. After Poe initially felt unheard, she organized a student survey and collected student feedback to present data-backed concerns.
This effort led to the creation of an emergency dining fund for students in need with the backing of the Spelman Parents Association. This challenge underscores Poe’s persistence in advocacy and the power of using data-based insights to warrant an institutional response.
Although she is deeply passionate about advocating for her Spelman sisters, Poe’s heart ultimately lies in mitigating healthcare disparities and maternal mortality rates. As a labor support volunteer at Emory Hospitals, Poe supports laboring mothers and their families during active labor, ensuring that the mother and their families are advocated and informed.
In her hometown of Tennessee, Poe serves as a Lead Youth Volunteer for Boost our Families, a nonprofit organization centered on improving connections in military families. Poe has led five events with the organization so far, spearheading literacy and computer literacy initiatives.
Drawing from her own experience of being deferred during the Class of 2028 admission cycle, Poe mentored deferred Spelman applicants in the 2029 and 2030 rounds by offering guidance, reassurance, and practical support through the process. Through Zoom sessions and conversations reviewing resumes, personal statements and letters of interest, she has helped students navigate the emotional and academic challenges of deferral while encouraging them to remain confident in their potential.
Looking ahead, Poe envisions a future where her commitment to service extends into the healthcare field. In the next decade, Poe hopes to earn her Doctor of Medicine and either a Masters of Business Administration or a Masters in Healthcare Administration through a dual program.
“I see myself bridging and making ways for healthcare policy and healthcare management, working alongside people who are passionate about serving underserved communities by addressing issues such as food deserts, acts of unequal access to quality care, transportation barriers for patients to see their doctors, and addressing those systemic issues that currently impact a lot of patients.” Poe said.
Whether she is advocating for Spelmanites on campus, mentoring future Spelman students, or preparing for a career in medicine, Poe’s work is guided by a desire to leave every space better than she found it. If her three years at Spelman has been any indication, Poe’s impact is just beginning, and her peers may very well be witnessing the early chapters of a trailblazing, globally-known advocate.
There is a quiet determination in the way Analise Poe speaks about service, one rooted in service, not recognition. Poe, a sophomore Health Science major with an Economics minor from Tennessee, has cultivated a presence on campus that reflects her heartfelt dedication for improving the well-being of her Spelman sisters while uplifting the next generation of students at the college.
Analise Poe has served as the First Year Class Council President for the Class of 2028, currently serves as the Secretary of Student Affairs for the 84th Spelman Student Government Association, and will serve as the Vice President for the 85th Spelman Student Government Association (SGA).
“I don’t ever choose to run for a position or get involved in anything if I don’t feel that I am going to contribute. My ultimate goal, my ultimate prayer every time, is that I serve well and create some type of tangible change,” Poe said.
In these roles, Poe has served on the student RSO Leadership Council as well as the Student Dining Committee, transforming student concerns into actionable change. When commuter students raised concerns about the cost and accessibility of meal plans, Poe brought the issue directly to the administration and dining partners through her position on the Student Dining Committee. After Poe initially felt unheard, she organized a student survey and collected student feedback to present data-backed concerns.
This effort led to the creation of an emergency dining fund for students in need with the backing of the Spelman Parents Association. This challenge underscores Poe’s persistence in advocacy and the power of using data-based insights to warrant an institutional response.
Although she is deeply passionate about advocating for her Spelman sisters, Poe’s heart ultimately lies in mitigating healthcare disparities and maternal mortality rates. As a labor support volunteer at Emory Hospitals, Poe supports laboring mothers and their families during active labor, ensuring that the mother and their families are advocated and informed.
In her hometown of Tennessee, Poe serves as a Lead Youth Volunteer for Boost our Families, a nonprofit organization centered on improving connections in military families. Poe has led five events with the organization so far, spearheading literacy and computer literacy initiatives.
Drawing from her own experience of being deferred during the Class of 2028 admission cycle, Poe mentored deferred Spelman applicants in the 2029 and 2030 rounds by offering guidance, reassurance, and practical support through the process. Through Zoom sessions and conversations reviewing resumes, personal statements and letters of interest, she has helped students navigate the emotional and academic challenges of deferral while encouraging them to remain confident in their potential.
Looking ahead, Poe envisions a future where her commitment to service extends into the healthcare field. In the next decade, Poe hopes to earn her Doctor of Medicine and either a Masters of Business Administration or a Masters in Healthcare Administration through a dual program.
“I see myself bridging and making ways for healthcare policy and healthcare management, working alongside people who are passionate about serving underserved communities by addressing issues such as food deserts, acts of unequal access to quality care, transportation barriers for patients to see their doctors, and addressing those systemic issues that currently impact a lot of patients.” Poe said.
Whether she is advocating for Spelmanites on campus, mentoring future Spelman students, or preparing for a career in medicine, Poe’s work is guided by a desire to leave every space better than she found it. If her three years at Spelman has been any indication, Poe’s impact is just beginning, and her peers may very well be witnessing the early chapters of a trailblazing, globally-known advocate.