CORVALLIS, Ore. – In the latest edition of the CCC Podcast Cascade Connects, Commissioner Rob Cashell talks with The College of Idaho’s Keylee Wilson and head volleyball coach and Senior Woman Leader Liz Mendiola.
Wilson, a junior from Melba, Idaho, has made a profound impact on The College of Idaho campus through her resilience, compassion, and servant leadership. A member of both the volleyball and beach volleyball programs, she served as a team captain this season and as an Association of Student-Athletes (ASA) representative, earning admiration well beyond competition.
Early in 2025, Wilson underwent two surgeries to repair both hip labrums, sidelining her for the beach volleyball season. Despite being unable to compete, she remained fully engaged with her teams, attending every practice, offering encouragement, and consistently putting the needs of others first. This month she was awarded with the 2025 Cashell Impact Scholarship.
Hear from Wilson and Mendiola about how she continued leading and inspiring her teams despite setbacks, her approach to supporting student-athletes on and off the court, and the life-changing experiences that shaped her journey of service and character.
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