Who is Janelle Randolph? 

Janelle Randolph is a senior majoring in broadcast journalism and minoring in human development and family studies at Penn State. She currently serves as the Diversity and Inclusion Chair of The Lion’s Pantry for the 2022-2023 academic year.

The Lion’s Pantry Involvement:

  • Diversity and Inclusion Chair (2022-2023)
  • Previously served as a Lion’s Pantry volunteer

Other Involvement and Extracurriculars:

  • Janelle is also a host on Nittany Talk!

Why did you decide to join The Lion’s Pantry team? 

I joined The Lion’s Pantry because I love giving back to the community, especially with food insecurity.

What is your role with The Lion’s Pantry? What are you looking forward to bringing or implementing to The Lion’s Pantry in the upcoming academic year?

I am the Diversity and Inclusion Chair. I’m looking forward to implementing more diverse options for The Pantry, such as a better selection of seasonings, more choices for those with food restrictions (such as gluten allergies, kosher, etc), and more ethnic food to cater to all diets and clients.

What is your favorite part about working with The Lion’s Pantry?

I really like organizing and sorting out the different food items we get!

What are you most looking forward to for the upcoming academic year with regard to your role with the Pantry?

I’m looking forward to our event Canstruction!

If you could talk to an incoming student interested in joining The Lion’s Pantry, what would you like them to know about this organization?

I would like them to know its a very rewarding experience.