Meet Jeremy!
Jeremy Paul believes leadership is not about having it all figured out; it is about showing up, even when it feels messy. He helps college students recognize that they are not “future leaders” someday; they are already leading right now in the communities they are building and the choices they make every day.
A former “I was on every committee” student leader turned student affairs professional, Jeremy understands how life-changing college can be when students are encouraged to lead with authenticity and courage. His work centers belonging, vulnerability, and the belief that everyone has influence, even if they do not fully see it yet.
Jeremy currently serves as the Associate Director of Student Life at Grand Valley State University, where he works alongside student leaders as they discover their voice, navigate challenge, and build communities that feel welcoming, inclusive, and real. With a background in leadership development, fraternity and sorority life, and strengths coaching, Jeremy has facilitated programs across the country and is committed to helping students move from awareness to action.
His approach is grounded, honest, and human. Students often describe him as the person who will cheer for them, challenge them, and remind them that leadership is less about perfection and more about choosing to show up with intention.
Originally from Ohio, Jeremy now calls Michigan home, although his loyalty to the Columbus Blue Jackets and Jeni’s Ice Cream has never wavered. Outside of his work with students, you can usually find him in a local coffee shop, window-shopping through a small-town main street, hosting his hockey podcast, or searching for the perfect bowl of soup. He thrives on live music, long walks that turn into life talks, and the kind of genuine connection that makes people feel seen.
Jeremy Paul | Speaker | Educator 