
Jack O'Leary
Teen Board Mentor
Jack is a recent graduate of the University of Utah with B.S. degrees in Economics and Political Science and is currently working toward completing his Master’s in Architecture. This past year, Jack served as the Student Body President of the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU), which included membership on numerous committees, such as the University of Utah Board of Trustees, Campus Master Planning Committee, Student Fee Committee, Athletics Advisory Committee, Teaching and Learning Portfolio Committee, MLK Day Planning Committee, Independent Review Committee for the University of Utah Department of Public Safety, and the Utah Student Association.
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Throughout his time at the U, Jack has been heavily involved in leadership positions and community work with groups such as the University of Utah Honors College, affordable housing nonprofit Ivory Innovations, The Daily Utah Chronicle, and the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was inducted into the 2024 class of The Beehive Honor Society (BHS).
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Originally born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Jack is now proud to call Utah home and is grateful for the many involvement opportunities that have helped him find his passion, purpose, and people in Salt Lake City. Expanding his perspective and learning from others is something Jack deeply values, bringing him joy and helping him continuously grow his worldview.
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Jack is very excited to join the team at Common Thread and give back to a community that has given him so much. In his free time, he enjoys reading, exploring new coffee shops, vintage thrift stores, and being outdoors.