Title: Office Support Assistant for residential life

Hometown: Grand Haven, Michigan

Years of dedicated service at Missouri S&T: 6

What does an office support assistant do? I help make sure that the front desks of the residence halls run smoothly.

What do you enjoy most about your work? I enjoy creating connections with students and staff.

What is one thing on your bucket list? One thing on my bucket list would be to run a marathon.

What do you do for fun? I enjoy hiking, reading, and making jewelry.

What is something that others may not know about you? Something that others don’t know about me is that I used to participate on the Rolla Rockets roller derby team.

What is your favorite place on campus? My favorite place on campus is Thomas Jefferson Hall because that’s where I started. It was the building I called home initially, and it has a special place in my heart.

What would you describe as the most important personal attributes or strengths that you bring to your work? I feel like my desire to create genuine connections with others is one of my best attributes.

What is the best advice you have ever received? The best advice I have ever received is, “Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears.” – Laird Hamilton.