John Kleinhans, a junior at Lyndon State College, has become deeply involved in the local community over the past three years. Aside from serving as Student Body President, Kleinhans is also a member of the Lyndonville Developmental Review Board. He has also served as campaign manager for two statewide political campaigns. He is committed in the local community and is an advocate for responsible business growth. Kleinhans is considering a run for state representative in 2012.
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John Kleinhans, Lyndon State College, VT
I have always had a drive to serve others and work for the common good. But I never fully realized that I could go beyond volunteerism--that my opinion and hard work could influence policy decisions. My views changed when I sat in the office of one of my legislators in Washington, DC.
-Amanda Coffin, University of Maine at Farmington, Campus Compact student leader