She flashes a brilliant smile and humbly shrugs her shoulders: "I'm really not that exciting of a person."
Many would find it hard to believe that Student Council President-elect Daisy Lundy honestly leads a less than exhilarating life.
Born in Korea, the child of an army officer, Lundy lived across the United States before settling in South Carolina with her family when she was in seventh grade. In high school, Lundy was active in student government, drama, community service and a variety of other activities, which satisfied her habitually busy self.
Since coming to the University, the second-year College student has been involved with numerous organizations, including the Black Student Alliance and the resident staff program, serving as a Resident Advisor in Courtenay. She also is a member of the Virginia Dance Company, though she claims she has "no rhythm."
Lundy may claim not to have smooth moves, but no one would contest her smooth talking abilities after singled-handedly raising over $180,000 at her part-time job at the U.Va. Phonathon, which solicits donations from University alumni.
Lundy's characteristic optimism was tested earlier this spring after she became the victim of alleged racially-motivated assault Feb. 26.
After turning down interviews from large media outlets such as the New York Times, the Washington Post and MTV, Lundy said she still would rather not discuss the specifics of the attack.
"I want something positive to come from everything that I've experienced," she said. "I think that we all learned a lot about where we are now in terms of diversity and where we need to be."
Lundy will continue to work through the transition period with current Council President Micah Schwartz until she officially takes office next Tuesday.
"Daisy is intelligent, savvy and a quick learner," Schwartz said. "I'm confident that she'll do great things for the University community next year."
Lundy's priorities for next year include trying to start a new course evaluation system, pushing back lease signing dates, helping CIOs with fundraising and technology efforts and starting diversity initiatives.
"My goals for next year have certainly changed [since the elections] in that multiculturalism wasn't one of the focal points of my campaign, but it definitely is now," Lundy said.
After her term, Lundy said she plans to continue working with Council as a fourth year to facilitate efforts begun during her term.
"There is so much more that the Council president does that you can't even imagine," Lundy said.
The president-elect said she expects her office to become her "home away from home" and will bring personal items to foster a more comfortable environment, including her mini-fridge, microwave, futon and a stock of peanut butter.
"I'll eat peanut butter with anything," Lundy joked.
Beyond her fourth year, Lundy said she would like to pursue JD and MBA degrees simultaneously -- preferably somewhere in California -- though she would consider returning to the University.
"But being a Triple 'Hoo is a little hard core," Lundy added.
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