UMTerps – Ruben Leads

Ruben Hyppolite II is an undisputed leader on the football field for the University of Maryland, as evidenced by his teammates’ selection of him as one of their 2023 team captains.

The fifth-year linebacker studying communication is also a leader off the field. He was the first guest speaker for LEAD Camp’s Entrepreneur High School Boot Camp at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School on June 18. LEAD Camp provides sessions to help children develop into leaders and entrepreneurs while emphasizing athletic development. Hyppolite provided perspective on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities and how athletes are evolving into entrepreneurs.

LEAD Camp teaches kids necessary life skills while having fun and allowing them to discover their talents. Campers have the opportunity to explore entrepreneurship in a variety of industries; learn idea creation, branding, presenting and public speaking; create a product or service as a team to develop, promote and market; listen and interact with special guest speakers; learn leadership skills; and develop problem-solving and teambuilding skills.