JAE'S TAKE THE LEAD EXPERIENCE

Jaehmar Paul was the 2021-2022 Take the Lead Fellow. Jaehmar graduated from Merrimack College in May of 2019 with a degree in business administration and a concentration in sports management and management. In college, he pursued his interest in sports management working as an intramural supervisor for 2 years and acting as VP of Merrimack's club basketball team.

Jaehmar enjoyed working with each of the New England and Boston teams and experiencing the sports industry from behind the scenes. His favorite events included working on and attending the Kevin Garnett number retirement ceremony with the Celtics, filming a live hockey game for the Bruins and catching a highlight reel goal, hosting private community groups and tours with the Red Sox, and coordinating the New England Patriots Toy drive where they donated thousands of toys to over 20 different organizations. Jaehmar also assisted in providing "empowerment coats"- a combined sleeping bag and coat- to over 10 different shelters in the New England area.

"This opportunity is once in a lifetime. I feel honored and blessed to be the first male Take The Lead Fellow."