Hello Everyone,

My name is Gabe Lamey, and I have had the privilege of serving as EGL’s President this past semester. As another school year begins, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the growth, impact, and momentum our organization experienced throughout the 2025–2026 academic year, and where we’re heading this next year.

This year has been one of the most active and transformative years in recent EGL history. Our community continued to grow, with over 100 active members involved across professional development, service, social programming, and global engagement opportunities. From our very first GBM in the fall to our final events of the winter semester, the energy, leadership, and enthusiasm within EGL has been truly remarkable.

One of the biggest accomplishments this year was the continued expansion of our Volunteer Abroad program. This past summer, EGL sent students across FIVE international and domestic service trips to Thailand, Ecuador, Namibia, Slovakia, and Hawaii. These trips represent the heart of EGL’s mission: combining leadership, engineering, and cultural immersion to create meaningful impact both locally and globally.

Our organization also placed a major emphasis on leadership development this year. Under the guidance of our Developmental Vice President, advisors, and Topics in Leadership Committee, EGL launched a new annual Leadership Crisis Challenge, a brand new experiential leadership simulation designed to immerse students in a high-pressure decision making environment. Participants worked in teams acting as executives of a company navigating a complex crisis scenario, presenting solutions and strategic responses to judges and faculty. We are incredibly excited about the long-term impact this program will have on the leadership development culture within EGL for years to come, and are looking forward to completing the second edition of it this coming November.

EGL members also remained heavily engaged in professional and academic development opportunities throughout the year. We hosted leadership seminars and workshops focused on topics such as communication, ambiguity, and situational leadership, while continuing to strengthen our connection with the Tauber Institute and alumni network. This year, we launched the inaugural Detroit Trek, a new initiative designed to become an annual EGL tradition. The trek included visits to the Detroit Tigers, Accenture, and Newlab, providing students with firsthand exposure to a diverse range of industries and career paths. Combined with our Detroit Alumni Dinner, the experience gave students the opportunity to connect directly with alumni and industry professionals while gaining valuable insight into careers in operations, consulting, innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. The enthusiasm and feedback from both students and alumni reinforced the value of strengthening EGL's network through experiences like these.

Community engagement and service remained a cornerstone of EGL’s mission throughout the year. Our members volunteered both on campus and throughout the Ann Arbor community, with many students regularly volunteering with Refugee Garden Initiatives. Members also supported a variety of additional service efforts, including university events, blood drives, and local community organizations. This year, EGL expanded and formalized its service program by revamping our member service requirement, creating a more structured framework that increased awareness of volunteer opportunities, encouraged sustained engagement, and further reinforced our commitment to servant leadership and community impact.

Socially, EGL continued to strengthen the close-knit community that makes this organization so special. From cultural potlucks and themed GBMs to social outings, game nights, and formal

events, our members consistently created spaces where students could build lasting friendships and celebrate the diverse backgrounds and experiences represented within EGL.

Finally, I want to express my sincere gratitude to our alumni community. The mentorship, advice, support, and generosity of EGL alumni continues to play an enormous role in shaping the

student experience. Whether through recruiting support, speaking engagements, donations, mentorship conversations, or simply staying connected with the program, your involvement has a lasting impact on every member of our organization. 

EGL continues to be a place where students challenge themselves to grow as leaders, engineers, and global citizens. I feel incredibly fortunate to be a part of this community, and I am excited to see the continued impact EGL will have in the years ahead. Thank you again for your continued support of EGL. We truly appreciate everything you do for our organization and students.

Sincerely,

Gabriel Lamey

EGL President, 2026-2027