Serge Gaba, of Allentown, PA, is a senior double majoring in Information Science Technology and Computer Science. Since arriving to Penn State, he has placed an emphasis on creating a legacy to shape the future through active leadership and positive community influence. His initial step towards leadership began with his involvement with the Multicultural Engineering Program Orientation, which recognized Serge as the 2014 mentor of the Year. Additionally, Serge has exemplified dedication to community and service through his involvement in his Historically Black Greek Lettered Organization – Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Mighty Gamma Nu Chapter. His focus and service to others resulted in his recognition as the 2014 “Living the Ritual Award” recipient. He has held numerous positions within his Chapter, to include Chapter President, as well as Executive Board positions for the National Pan-Hellenic Council, to include Vice-President for Communications. He has continued his service and commitment to the National Society of Black Engineers and National Society of Leadership and Success throughout his enrollment at Penn State. Outside of the Penn State community Serge has received recognition to include: A national selection to participate in the Capital One Summit For Developing Leaders, recipient of the Best Speaker Award at the 2015 KeyBank and Fisher College of Business Leadership & Creativity Undergraduate Student Symposium, as well as scholastic scholarships. Serge prides himself on being a Servant of All and looks forward to continuing this honor and the traditions of Penn State while empowering others to remain driven on their path to excellence. In the famous words of the late Joe Paterno, Serge encourages himself and others to “believe deep down in your heart that you’re destined to do great things.”