Holly Ann Garnett, 21, is studying History, Political Science, and French at Nipissing University. She had an impressive student record at St. Joseph- Scollard Hall, and was named Student of the Year (2006). She is also a gifted musician.

Q: What is your greatest accomplishment?
A: I spent a semester as a Killam Fellow at Cornell University, in Ithaca, New York, in the winter of 2009...My knowledge of the roots of America's political system was certainly expanded. I was proud to share Canadian culture, including our unique political system, with my peers and professors. I had the opportunity to attend many special lectures and events with guests from around the world. The highlights included watching President Obama's inauguration with several thousand of my peers, and performing a Canadian piece at Cornell's Spring Piano Concert.

Q: Who is your most valued mentor?
A: Nipissing University Political Science professor Dr. David Tabachnick has inspired and challenged me. He has been extremely supportive of student political initiatives. Most importantly, he encouraged me to apply for a Killam Fellowship.

Q: What do you love most about North Bay
      and area ?
A: I love Nipissing University. I think that student-faculty interaction is definitely one of Nipissing's strongest assets. I love the "open door" policy at Nipissing.

Q: What else would you like to accomplish?
A: Since witnessing the inner workings of government first-hand as a page in the Ontario legislature in 2002, I have strived for a career dealing with politics. My future goals include political research in an academic, party or government setting. I also hope to run for political office.