This study explored the experiences of 18 undergraduate Black women who hold elected student leadership positions from 15 private and public historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) from around the country. For the purposes of this study, elected student leaders were defined as students who ran for offices and were elected into those offices by the general student body. These positions included but were not limited to: Student Government Association (SGA) President, SGA Vice-President, other members of the executive cabinet, class officers, and the Campus Queen and her royal court. This study specifically focused on the women's pre-college leadership experiences and their leadership experiences on an HBCU campus. The findings for the study were based on the following research question: How do undergraduate Black women lead when they attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and what shapes their leadership experiences? Using a critical qualitative life stories approach (Atkinson, 1998) and an examination of Black Feminist Thought (Collins, 2002), semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants. In addition, workshops and observations (Carspecken, 1996) were held to understand the leadership experiences of undergraduate Black women. The findings of this study addressed a significant gap in the literature regarding the research of Black women in higher education who attend HBCUs. The findings revealed four themes: (1) Leadership is something that has been instilled in Black women since early childhood; (2) HBCUs are a place where leadership is cultivated; (3) From an early age, Black women leaders recognized that they have to be everything to everyone; and (4) Being a leader on campus allows Black women to leave a legacy on campus. This dissertation concludes with implications for practice, theory, and research for Black women leadership practices throughout their educational trajectories. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]