Jacob Green finds his confidence through leadership and community

By Hunter Anderson 

Jacob Green leads with intention, joy and a genuine love for people. Through leadership roles across campus, he has gained confidence and discovered his purpose.

Green serves as an orientation leader, welcoming new students and helping them adjust to The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH).

“When I transferred to UAH, I didn’t know many people,” he said. “One of my main goals as an orientation leader is making sure students feel included. I know what it’s like to not feel included, so I want people to feel welcomed and loved.”

Green also serves as a College of Business Ambassador.

“Being an ambassador has developed me professionally,” he said. “I’ve had opportunities to talk to parents and faculty at events.”

Those roles have strengthened his confidence.

“I can talk to anyone now,” he said. “My confidence in my interpersonal skills and in myself has grown a lot since my freshman year.”

Green said his leadership style has evolved alongside that growth.

“I’ve always been a lead-by-example leader,” he said. “I used to be quiet, but now I express myself through both my words and actions.”

As a double major in economics and information systems, Green said balancing 18 credit hours and multiple jobs has taught him time management, prioritization and grit.

“I’ve learned how to manage my time and focus on what matters most,” he said. “Being present for people will always come first.”

Green began his leadership journey as a Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) leader, encouraged by staff member Mona Forougi. Now a master PASS leader, he finds the most rewarding part is seeing students grow in confidence.

“Watching students come out of their shell and ask questions confidently is really powerful,” he said.

Green is also a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, which raised over $150,000 for cancer research through its Battle of the Buffalo philanthropy event.

“That was one of my first times doing something that really matters for society,” he said.

Service has shaped his perspective on leadership and relationships.

“A big part of character is being willing to do things for others,” he said. “Real connections come from lifting people up, not stepping over them.”

Green said he feels called to make people feel valued.

“It’s not about making people like me,” he said. “It’s about making people feel liked.”

Green said he lives by this quote: “The way you do anything is the way you do everything. If you won’t do the little things to your fullest capability, what makes you think you’ll do the big things that really matter to your full capability?”