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Hometown: Â鶹¹ÙÍø, Iowa

Degrees: B.A. (Â鶹¹ÙÍø); Ed.M. (Harvard University)

Undergraduate major: Political science

What I love about my job: My favorite part of my job is building meaningful relationships with students and their families during their time at Â鶹¹ÙÍø.

What I love about Â鶹¹ÙÍø: As a Â鶹¹ÙÍø graduate, I think Â鶹¹ÙÍø is a place that invites everyone outside of their comfort zone. Attending college here was much different than growing up here. I had never been surrounded by people from such diverse places, and I learned so much from my peers. Likewise, my peers from big cities had to adjust to living in a small town, and I loved bringing my friends from all over the U.S. and the world to my family's farm so they could experience a bit of life in the country, too.

Hobbies/activities: I enjoy cooking and baking, socializing with friends and family, hiking, and exploring new places within the U.S. and internationally.

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