WKU Sisterhood Spotlight: Darnez Pope

Hometown: Franklin, Tenn.

Current Town: Nashville, Tenn.

What does the Sisterhood mean to you? 
The Sisterhood means the opportunity to belong to a group of women from various backgrounds coming together to fund existing initiatives and/or new initiatives for the WKU community.

How long have you been a member of the Sisterhood?
Four years. I have been a member since 2018.

How did you hear about the Sisterhood?
I heard about the Sisterhood via a WKU email.

What is your favorite part about the sisterhood?
My favorite part of being a member is the annual luncheon where we can socialize and vote on submitted grant applications.

Tell us what you would like to see in the future for the Sisterhood?
I would like to see a gala hosted to expand the WKU Sisterhood or to engage in alumni events to build our brand.

Where do you work on campus and what is your role?
I work as an instructor for Health Information Management Program for the Public Health Department in the WKU College of Health and Human Services.

How long have you worked at WKU?
I have worked at WKU for six years, starting in 2015.

What are some of your interests and hobbies?
Reading, journaling, shopping at clothing boutiques, traveling and juicing.

How do you give back to WKU?
I give back by being an active WKU Sisterhood member and volunteering as a judge for the Annual WKU Student Research Conference.

Why do you give back to WKU?
I give back to WKU because I believe that my involvement and support can make a difference for someone somewhere.

What inspired your support of the University?
My financial support was inspired by the simple idea to pool my financial gift with a group of women to support the WKU community--a fun and beautiful collaboration with a purpose.