I don't know what the future holds for me. One thing I do know, however, is that I would like to work in mental health, even if it is just a stepping stone along my path. Later this spring, I’ll travel to Portugal with my Conflict Analysis class as we discover why it is one of the most peaceful countries in the world according to the Global Peace Index. I'll also examine how their mental health views and practices differ from those in the United States.

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After graduating from Grinnell, I was admitted to the University of Chicago's Divinity School program! I also work part time as a paralegal at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

I am currently in the process of starting applications for law school. At some point after Grinnell, I would also like to earn a master’s degree in public policy.

Above all, my Grinnell education has prepared me to think critically and boldly, and encouraged me to not only discover, but also chase dreams that I never thought possible.

Smizing into senior year!

As I reflect on my time at Grinnell, I think about all the amazing memories I have made here. Since I started, I’ve made so many friends from all over the country and the world. I have won the SLIAC Individual Conference Championship for golf three times and been a Second-Team All-American twice. During my first year, my team went to Houston for the NCAA DIII National Championship, and I’m very excited to go back again my senior year. While my college experience did not quite go as planned because of the pandemic, I was fortunate to have many other wonderful experiences as a result of choosing to go to Grinnell.  

After I graduate, I’ll be going back to North Carolina to work at IBM. I look forward to the future and will always be thankful for the memories I made at Grinnell! 

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During the spring of 2021, I took time off to get my medical assistant license. As a result, I was able to work as a dermatology surgery assistant the following summer.

Now, in 2023, I just started medical school at the University of South Dakota!

Reflecting back now, I am so grateful for the time I spent learning at Grinnell. Over my four years, I was able to become a critical thinker, increase my curiosity, and broaden my worldview. I’m now passionate about health equity and providing culturally competent care to all people, which I discovered in my time as a Grinnell student. Although I chose not to take very many classes directly related to medicine at Grinnell, I know that my range of experiences will help me to become a better physician.

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Now, I work with Iowa City Parks and Recreation Foundation as their farmers market specialist! In this role, I am responsible for building market capacity by assisting with vendor application review and processing, marketing communications, and invoice management, as well as planning market activities and special events.

I also work with the Linn County Public Health Department on the side as their Fresh Conversations facilitator. Fresh Conversations (FC) is a direct education, newsletter-based intervention for senior citizens. It promotes healthier food and beverage choices across food groups.

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Growing up isn't always fun. Thankfully, my time at Grinnell prepared me to leave in more ways than I ever expected.

After graduation, I took a gap year to work and save money. While I was working part-time at Drake University as their bookstore shipping and receiving specialist, I took that time to apply to graduate programs across the humanities.

Now I am a medical laboratory sciences graduate student at Indiana University Bloomington!

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