Jimmy Guadalupe Joins Jonathan Frank & Shan Stout To Highlight Mental Health And Trailblazing

In this inspiring episode, Jonathan Frank and Shan Stout sit down with newly appointed Tennessee Tech Student Trustee Jimmy Guadalupe, a Cookeville native and first-generation college student who is making history as the first undergraduate from Cookeville to serve in the role. Jimmy reflects on his journey from Student Government Association leadership to representing students on the university’s Board of Trustees, sharing how personal experiences have shaped his passion for servant leadership, mental health advocacy, and supporting fellow first-generation students. He also discusses the importance of mentorship, the impact of Tennessee Tech’s welcoming campus culture, and the lasting influence his family and community have had on his path toward success. Listen To The College Town Talk Podcast Today! The UC Now