Apr 27, 2022
Congratulations to Isabelle Webster for winning Yale's Molly Meyer Humanitarian Award!
Isabelle Webster has made significant, critical contributions to the success of a women's lacrosse team that is enjoying its greatest season in program history. While her statistics may not be bountiful, Webster has always made a positive impact, especially during practice, where she is the captain of the scout teams (an often-overlooked role) and is responsible for one of the most energetic sidelines in the NCAA.
"'Web' or 'Webby' as we refer to her as, is the heart and soul of our program. She embodies all the characteristics of the quintessential teammate: selfless, caring, compassionate, kind, competitive, and truly invested in the team's success over her own," said Erica Bamford, Joel E. Smilow, Class of 1954 Head Coach of Women's Lacrosse. "She has consistently proven to be a leader and significant contributor to a positive team culture."
Webster has been an avid advocate for positive student-athlete experiences and wellness since she arrived on campus. She is an active member of several student-athlete organizations focusing on projects to provide support and resources to collegiate student-athletes. At Yale, she has been a mainstay on SAAC since her sophomore year and has recently earned SAAC All-Star status. She serves on the SAAC wellness subcommittee, now referred to as YU Matter. Most notably, she worked with a group to create student-to-student peer group sessions, creating a place for athletes to connect on issues and successes of their teams.
Webster is also involved in organizations outside the Yale community. She serves as a facilitator of group-based conversations for the One Love Foundation. In just her first year at Yale, she led the Yale team in guided discussions about understanding and recognizing signs of relationship abuse during the One Love Escalation Workshop. Most recently, she was selected as a student ambassador for Hidden Opponent, an organization that raises awareness for student-athlete mental health and addresses the stigma within the sports culture.