UK Athletics SAAC Announces Officers for 2026–27

LEXINGTON, KY — The University of Kentucky Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has announced its officers for the 2026–27 academic year, with Brooklyn DeLeye of volleyball selected as president and Karlie Campbell of women’s golf serving as vice president.

SAAC is the student-athlete organization that represents all varsity student-athletes at UK. The committee is dedicated to enhancing the student-athlete experience by fostering communication between student-athletes and the athletics department, supporting community outreach initiatives and promoting leadership development across UK Athletics.

As president, DeLeye will oversee SAAC meetings and serve as the primary liaison between student-athletes, athletics administration and campus leadership. A key contributor for the Southeastern Conference Champion Kentucky volleyball program, DeLeye brings a strong commitment to leadership, service and student-athlete advocacy.

Campbell will serve as vice president, assisting with SAAC initiatives and supporting representatives across all varsity sports.

A member of the Kentucky women’s golf team, Campbell has been actively involved in student-athlete leadership and engagement efforts within the department.

Each Kentucky varsity program is represented on SAAC by at least one student-athlete, ensuring representation across the department. SAAC is supported by UK Athletics’ Student-Athlete Experience division.