About Us

Kaiwal Patel

Year in School: Freshman

Undergraduate/Graduate Field of Study: Finance – Public Health Certificate

Hometown: Waukee, IA

All-time favorite song: Wicked Games by The Weeknd

Something you accomplished that you’re proud of: I have this Neanthe Bella Palm in my room that I’ve taken care of for 7 months now without it dying

Julia Hughes

Year in School: Sophomore

Undergraduate/Graduate Field of Study: Human Physiology Major & Psychology Minor

Hometown: La Grange Park, IL

Favorite Quote: “This too shall pass”

Favorite Foods: Tacos & Popcorn

Maddy Wagner

Year in School: Sophomore

Undergraduate/Graduate Field of Study: Political Science with Secondary Education

Hometown: Dubuque, Iowa

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Movie: Miracle

Lexy Winecke

Year in School: Freshman

Undergraduate/Graduate Field of Study: International Studies

Hometown: Altoona, Iowa

Favorite Movie: The Sound of Music

Favorite Song: "Put your records on" cover by Caroline Glaser

Margaret Good

Year in School: Sophomore

Undergraduate/Graduate Field of Study: Elementary Education

Hometown: Oak Forest, Illinois

All-time favorite song: Baby Got Back/ Fergalicious

Favorite Quote: "When I discovered YouTube, I didn't work for five days." -Michael Scott

Madison Schulte

Year in School: Freshman

Undergraduate/Graduate Field of Study: Psychology with a Sports Studies Minor

Hometown: Cedar Falls, Iowa

All-time favorite movie: Christmas Vacation

Something you accomplished that you’re proud of: Being named to Iowa Basketball Coaches Association All-Academic Team

Izzy Regalado

Year in School: Sophomore

Undergraduate/Graduate Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering

Hometown: Bartlett, Illinois

All-time favorite song: pillow talking –lil dicky

Favorite Quote: "I would rather die trying to live then live my life waiting to die." -Tuvia Bielski from Defiance

Liz Burns

Year in School: Junior

Undergraduate/Graduate Field of Study: Communication Studies

Hometown: Bay Village, Ohio

All-time favorite Movie: Bridesmaids

Favorite Food: Pepperoni pizza

Ruibo Liu （Ray）

Year in School: Sophomore

Undergraduate/Graduate Field of Study: Statistics

Hometown: Chengdu, Szechuan, China

Favorite Song: Wiser(Piano Version)

Favorite Movie: Harry Potter

Kat Schaaf

Year in School: Sophomore

Undergraduate/Graduate Field of Study: Psychology/Ethics and Public Policy

Hometown: Chesapeake, Virginia

Favorite Quote: "She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future."

Favorite Foods: Burritos, waffles

Kaydee Ecker

Year in School: Non-traditional transfer student

Undergraduate Field of Study:

English & Creative Writing + Disability Studies

Hometown: Stockton, California

Favorite Quote: “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ― Emerson

Favorite Foods: (Authentic) Mexican Food ;)

Student Leader - Brianna Morgan

Year in School: Senior

Undergraduate/Graduate Field of Study: Communication Studies Major

Hometown: Albia, IA

Favorite Quote: "Don't be afraid to put yourselves in uncomfortable situations, so that you can discover humanity" -Rhymefest

Favorite Food: Cheese

Instructor - Whit France-Kelly

Year in School: Staff member at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement

Undergraduate/Graduate Field of Study: Undergraduate – B.A. in English; Graduate – M.Ed in College Student Personnel; Graduate – Ph.D. in Higher Education & Student Affairs (in-progress)

Hometown: Loris, South Carolina

Favorite Quote: “If you’re going to do something, you may as well do it right.” – Walt Disney

Favorite Foods: 3-way tie – Philly cheese steaks, chicken salad, and meatballs

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