Boone County student shares West Virginia perspective with national audience

Ikie Brooks, a West Virginia GEAR UP alumni and member of the 2016-2017 GEAR UP Alumni Leadership Academy, attended the inaugural Obama Foundation Summit in Chicago, Illinois. Ikie joined civic leaders from around the world to address societal issues and share advice on cultural diversity. Over the summer, Ikie participated in the Beating the Odds roadtrip, and this was another opportunity to engage with leaders about opening pathways for underserved students.