My name is Leah Holmes and I am a rising junior on the Northwestern women's lacrosse team. I played for the U19 US Women's National Team, and in 2019 we won gold in the World Cup. During my freshman year at NU, I was twice named BIG Ten Freshman of the week, and my team won both the BIG Ten regular season and championship. For the past two season's we've made it to the NCAA final four. I am majoring in journalism, and am a part of UNCUT NU. I serve as a writer/videographer for the platform, which highlights student-athlete stories with an emphasis on mental health. This past year, I was the NCAA Elite 90 recipient, and an All-BIG Ten selection. I am interested in film, and am writing/directing a short film this fall. The film explores topics such as pressure and mental health in collegiate athletics. Links: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-weight-of-it-all/x/29763615#/ https://nusports.com/sports/womens-lacrosse/roster/leah-holmes/10034