Meet Kelsie

Kelsie Tillage is a driven and dynamic scholar currently in her third year at , majoring in Sociology and Anthropology, with aspirations of attending law school and pursuing a career at the intersection of public relations, law, and strategic communications.

Emerging as a leader from the start of her college journey, Tillage was elected Third-Floor Representative of , appointed as a Student Government Association First-Year Liaison Intern, and now serves as a Student Ambassador Team Leader. She has maintained honor roll status while entering Spelman with 33 dual enrollment credits and graduating as the Valedictorian of ’s Class of 2023.

A passionate advocate for literacy, Tillage published her anthology series Unpopular Opinions in high school, inspiring her to found , where she leads book campaigns, essay contests, book drives, writing workshops, and panel discussions. She also contributes to as a National Advisory Board Member. At , Spelman’s student-run publication, she created the 25 Under 25 Spotlight Awards and revitalized the 40 Under 40 Alumna Awards, generating over 100,000 impressions and increasing student engagement.

Her professional experience spans high-impact roles, including serving as a Congressional Intern in the office of (IL-13) through the and as a Legal and Compliance Intern with . Currently, she serves as the Title IX and Compliance Intern at Spelman, where she designs focus groups, secures sponsorships, and develops community partnerships to enhance student programming.

Beyond her academic and professional achievements, Tillage has initiated the to support early college success for students in , and has led volunteer initiatives impacting 500+ families and mentoring 100+ young people. Her work reflects her core mission: to identify opportunities, build strategic collaborations, and implement initiatives that create lasting change.