Kansas City, Mo. --- Glenna Andrews, who works as a student-athlete services intern for University of Portland Athletics, was named a 2017 Rising Star Award winner, which was announced by Women Leaders in College Sports on Tuesday. Andrews is one of three Rising Star and Commitment Award recipients. 
 
"We are thrilled to honor these outstanding young women leaders," says Patti Phillips, Women Leaders in College Sports chief executive officer. "…these women demonstrate their passion for college athletics each and every day, and we are inspired by their dedication and commitment. I can't wait to follow what will certainly be long and exciting careers!"
 
The Rising Star Award recognizes junior or senior undergraduate students, graduate students, interns, or volunteers who aspire to a career in intercollegiate athletics. These Women Leaders members demonstrate high-level leadership roles on campus, in a conference office, an organization, or in the community.
 
Award recipients will receive scholarships to attend the 2017 Women Leaders National Convention, October 8-10 in Dallas, Texas. The National Convention is the premier conference for women working in intercollegiate athletics, offering unparalleled leadership and professional development, industry training, and networking opportunities.
 
Andrews completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Lewis & Clark College, while also competing on the track and field team for the Pioneers. While still an undergraduate student at Lewis & Clark, Andrews worked in the athletic department as the student life Intern for athletic administration. Following graduation, she began at the University of Portland as the compliance and student Services intern.
 
This year, Andrews splits time between the University of Portland in Administration & Student-Athlete Development and the Great Northwest Athletic Conference in Compliance & Championships.
 
"The goal of any intern is to make themselves invaluable, and Glenna has done that and more," said Karen Peters, senior associate athletic director at UP, in her nomination essay. "She has been so incredibly impactful in our department, and all of her work demonstrates her commitment to a well-rounded student-athlete development. We are fortunate to have her as part of our Pilot Family."
 
Starting this summer Andrews will begin full-time at Portland working in Student-Athlete Development.