Duru Sibik

Division I student-athlete pursuing a B.S. in Biology and Psychology with extensive leadership experience in student governance and athletics advocacy (SAAC President, OVC Executive Committee, SGA Senator). Experienced in event coordination, campus outreach, and customer-facing operations. Trilingual communicator known for organization, reliability, and collaborative leadership in high-commitment environments.

President, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) University of Arkansas at Little Rock | 2025–Present

• Elected to serve as the primary representative and advocate for Division I student-athletes across the university
• Led executive board meetings and coordinated initiatives focused on student-athlete welfare, leadership development, and mental health awareness
• Served as a liaison between student-athletes, athletic administration, and campus leadership to communicate concerns and implement solutions
• Represented the institution and conference (OVC) at NCAA Division I SAAC meetings in Indianapolis, contributing to national discussions on NIL, governance, and the student-athlete experience

Student Government Association (SGA) Senator | University of Arkansas at Little Rock — Little Rock, AR | 2025–Present

• Represent student perspectives in university governance and committee discussions
• Serve on the Campus Outreach Committee to support engagement initiatives and campus programming
• Collaborate with student leaders and administrators to communicate student needs and improve campus experience

Executive Committee Member, OVC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Ohio Valley Conference | 2025–Present

• Selected to serve on the OVC SAAC Executive Committee, representing institutional and conference-level student-athlete perspectives
• Collaborated with Division I representatives from across the conference on governance, policy, and student-athlete welfare initiatives
• Contributed to conference-wide discussions related to NIL education, leadership development, and athlete advocacy

Participant, NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Forum
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | November 2025

• Selected to participate in a national leadership development forum for all NCAA Division student-athletes
• Engaged in workshops focused on leadership, mental health, communication, and student-athlete well-being
• Collaborated with student-athletes from institutions across the country to discuss

Vice President, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) University of Arkansas at Little Rock | 2024–2025

• Supported the President in planning and facilitating SAAC meetings and initiatives
• Assisted with coordination of campus-wide events, volunteer efforts, and student-athlete engagement
• Helped elevate student-athlete concerns to athletic administration and campus leadership

 challenges and best practices in collegiate athletics

• Special Olympics swimming lesson instructor

Little Rock, Arkansas

• Little Rock Open Soccer Meet Volunteer

Little Rock, Arkansas

• Little Rock Food Bank

Little Rock, Arkansas

• Feeding the Homeless of Kadikoy

Istanbul, Turkey

• The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Basketball concession stand volunteer x 2 seasons

Little Rock, Arkansas

• SpectacuaLR Event Worker

University of Arkansas at Little Rock