Episode Overview

In this episode of LEAD UNI, host Jesse Heath sits down with Gabriel Salazar, the 2026–27 Student Body President for the Northern Iowa Student Government. A senior studying Digital Media Production and Political Communication with a minor in Legal Studies, Gabriel has been involved in student leadership throughout his educational journey and continues to serve UNI students through NISG, the Varsity Glee Club, and other campus experiences.

Gabriel shares how his own experiences shaped his passion for advocacy and representing people who may not always feel heard. From learning the power of words as a middle school student to helping fellow Panthers navigate their first experiences at UNI, Gabriel reflects on the responsibility that comes with leadership and the opportu ...