New SGA President elect Lydia Knobloch is ready to lead with passion

Lipscomb University students have elected Lydia Knobloch as their next Student Government Association (SGA) president, a leader who brings a deep commitment to action.

For Knobloch, the role is more than a title, it’s a dream come true.

“Being SGA president has always been a dream of mine,” Knobloch said. “Once I understood the mission of SGA, to enhance the student experience, I knew it was something I wanted to be part of. Leading the entire organization is the best way to make a meaningful impact on campus.”

Knobloch’s leadership approach centers on listening first, then taking action. She emphasized that her first priority is to ensure the student body feels heard and represented.

“I think it’s important in this role to listen before acting,” she said. “If I’m just making decisions without student input, I’m not being an effective leader. I’ve already started talking to students across different majors—business, animation, arts, law justice and society—and I’m ready to act on what they’re telling me.”

Sophomore Michael Polizzi said that commitment to listening is exactly what students need.

“Having someone who can get things done, like improving dining options, increasing campus event variety and making my voice as a student heard is important to me because those are things that directly impact my everyday experience here,” Polizzi said.

Knobloch’s passion for campus improvement is not new. During her time at Lipscomb, she has led several student-driven initiatives, including securing a new StairMaster for the campus gym and is in the process of adding a Smith Machine to the gym. This was an idea that came directly from peer feedback.

“I’d hear people say, ‘We need this on campus,’ and that always stuck with me,” she said. “Back in my sophomore year, one of the first things I worked on was getting new fitness equipment. Junior year, people wanted a Smith Machine and I made sure that happened. It’s being delivered this May.”

She credits her outgoing personality as one of her biggest strengths in connecting with students and learning what matters to them.

“I’m a very social person, and that’s helped me hear directly from students,” she said. “During the campaign, people told me they wanted more snack options, more collaboration with the arts, and even an ice machine in Johnson Hall. Those ideas didn’t come from me, they came straight from conversations.”

Reflecting on her campaign, Knobloch said the experience highlighted the importance of community and collaboration.

“It really takes a village,” she said. “Sure, I was the one running, but I had so much support. A campaign isn’t something you do alone, and neither is SGA. I’ll be working alongside senators and other student leaders, and I’m excited to lead that team.”

Driven by a strong sense of responsibility and follow-through, Knobloch promises to remain focused and accountable.

“I’ve always been determined. When I set a goal, I do everything I can to accomplish it,” she said. “If I say I’m going to do something, I’ll do it.”

As she steps into her new role, Knobloch hopes to inspire a stronger sense of involvement across campus.

“I’m excited to lead a team of passionate leaders and get the student body excited about being a Lipscomb student,” she said. “It’s all about getting involved and making our campus the best it can be.”