2025-26 Kairos Officers

Lauren Ludwig -

PRESIDENT OF KAIROS

Grade - Senior

Major - English Literature

Over the past three years, Kairos has truly become a family to me, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to invest in it in such a meaningful capacity! There is something truly special about having the opportunity to study, live, and do life alongside people who care so deeply for this program and those within it.

I love that our community supports such a variety of majors and interests, yet we find common ground in our desire to grow in intellect, fellowship, and relationship with God. Kairos has been an integral part of my experience at Lee and I pray those that join feel at home here!

Fun Fact - In my free time, you can find me reading, studying in coffee shops, or catching up with friends!

Ellie Shaffer -

CHAPLAIN

Grade - Senior

Major - English

One of my favorite elements of Kairos is that we are not only an academic group, we’re a community that does life together. We learn together, serve together, worship together, and have fun together! The Kairos community is where I have found my place at Lee, and I hope others feel as welcome and at home in this community as I do.

Fun Fact - I love stories! I love books, of course, especially fantasy and classic literature. I love to hear people’s stories, their passions and experiences and adventures. I love to write stories. I love the story of Jesus, and that it’s true. I love the story God is writing from Creation to Eternity, and the adventure that it is to be a part of it.

Shahd Zboun-

VP OF EVENTS

Grade - Junior

Major - Computer Science

I was born and raised in Bethlehem, Palestine. I came to the United States during my sophomore year of college and am now a 'senior.' I originally joined Kairos for the extra academic push and to be part of a community of like-minded scholars who are just as passionate about the process of learning as they are about gaining knowledge. Being accepted into the program was one of the main reasons I became excited about my journey at Lee. Little did I know I would find family within the students and professors of Kairos. I soon found myself fully invested in helping Kairos grow, reach more people, and offer others the same sense of community it has given me. That passion led me here, where I work to help members build meaningful relationships with one another through community.

Fun Fact - I once played on two different teams in the same one-day tournament running back and forth between games (soccer and basketball).

Lauren Gray -

VP OF MEDIA

Grade - Junior

Major - Digital Media, Journalism emphasis

Kairos was the reason I came to Lee University, Kairos was where it 'clicked' and Lee made sense as the college to attend. Through the community we have established, and the fellowship we are able to cultivate, this very diverse, yet well-rounded group has been a sweet offering on campus. I have loved being an officer and 'capturing the moment' at each event. From worship nights to taking over coffee shops to the random quotes in the GroupMe, I clearly couldn't have come to a better campus. I would choose Kairos again and again.

Fun Fact- Converse are my shoe of choice.

Dagny Taylor -

VP OF RECRUITMENT

Grade - Junior

Major - Classics

I grew up in a Classical Christian school, so in coming to Lee I wanted to have a similar community of people who were just as excited about learning and faith as I was. I immediately fell in love with the program and students. I found some of my closest friends and favorite professors through Kairos. Since the program has had such a big impact on me, I wanted to be an officer in order to be able to give back to the program in some way. As the VP of Recruitment, I get to review all the incoming freshmen applications, and it is so exciting to get to play a part in shaping the future of Kairos.

Fun Fact - I did ballet for 16 years!

Ashtyn Stock -

SECRETARY

Grade - Junior

Major - Biology, Pre-PA

Kairos has allowed me to be a curious thinker in a major that tends to lean more analytically. I now get to think simultaneously about the intricacies of genetics when we discuss ethics in a Kairos class, as well as grow deeply in community. Since becoming an officer, I have loved the intentionality this role has given me to help our members feel seen and known during their college experience.

Kairos has pushed me to excel academically, but also be a very well-rounded person with many interests!

Fun Fact - I have been to all 50 states and 4 continents!

Reagan Dehaan -

VP OF STEWARDSHIP

Grade - Sophomore

Major - Marketing

I love Kairos' intentionality in fostering community and learning in every aspect of life. Through Kairos, I've met so many wonderful people and my best friends. Kairos has opened my mind and challenged me, through classes and conversations, to think ways that I have never considered before.

Fun Fact - I can juggle and spin a basketball on my finger.

Nathanael Hill -

VP OF SCHOLARSHIP

Grade - Sophomore

Major - Psychology & English Writing

Kairos was the first thing that really to Lee in the first place. I was attracted to the idea of an honors program, and to its classes. Since then, I really fell in love with the community, both in classes and out of them. It's a place where I can have fellowship with relatively likeminded peers and truly grow as a person as well as academically. I've made deep friendships, and I've shared plenty of fun with my fellow Kairos members. Now, as an officer, I want to give back to the community that has given so much to me.

Fun Fact - One of my favorite things is read, study and ponder books, by the last count, I had 750+ in my personal library.

2025-26 Kairos Officers

Lauren Ludwig -

Ellie Shaffer -

Shahd Zboun-

Lauren Gray -

Dagny Taylor -

Ashtyn Stock -

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Reagan Dehaan -

Nathanael Hill -