PRESIDENT

Nick Pace

sga.president@uky.edu

Leadership Statement:

Leadership starts by listening to others and their opinions. I will always keep the voice of the
student body in the forefront of our decisions. It is important to serve others with humility and
kindness. I strive to create an environment where all are welcomed. My goal is to keep students
at the center of UKSGA’s goals and initiatives, best serve students, and leave this university
better than when I arrived.

About:

Nick Pace is a senior Finance and Accounting student at the University of Kentucky and serves as the Student Body President through the Student Government Association. In this role, he represents more than 38,000 students, advocates for student needs, and works alongside university leadership to strengthen the student experience. He is working through strategic initiatives and responsible promotion of resources to students. The administration's pillars are built around transparency, accessibility, unity, and support for all students.

A Louisville, Kentucky native, Nick is a member of the Wall Street Scholars program and is

pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with an expected graduation date of May 2027. Prior to serving as Student Body President, he held the roles as the Executive Director of Operations and Director of Assessment in the Student Government Association, where he

oversaw executive operations, helped develop an internal budgeting system, and mentored

emerging student leaders through the Leadership Development Program. His interests include leadership, finance and accounting, and public service, with a passion for creating meaningful opportunities that positively impact others

Quick Facts

Major:

Finance & Accounting

Class:

Senior

Hometown:

Louisville, Ky

LEADERSHIP / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serve as student representative on UK Board of Trustees representing over 38,000 students

2. Lead UKSGA services and resources for students

3. Work alongside administrators to push administration initiatives for students

4. Serve on Council for Postsecondary Education alongside other Student Body Presidents at Kentucky universities

PERSONAL

Fun Fact:

Nick is the fourth generation of his family to attend the University of Kentucky, following his great-grandmother, Prewitt Evans, his father, Julian Pace, and his sister, Amelia Pace.

Quote:

“The University of Kentucky is a place with an outstanding abundance of opportunity at your fingertips. Every Wildcat will find their community and can find lifelong relationships here. I am so incredibly honored to serve as Student Body President, and I would not rather attend any other University in the world. Be a good neighbor as Kindness is Free."