SERVICE
April 2018 - April 2019
ENGINEERING SENATOR | IOWA STATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Elected to serve as a liaison between Engineering Student Council, students, and Student Government
Introduced and voted on legislation to improve Iowa State and help students
Represented students for issues regarding Iowa State Trademarking and funding student organizations
Authored and passed legislation for reducing plastic bag consumption on campus
Authored and passed legislation to make all Student Government documents gender-inclusive
Authored and passed legislation to promote civic engagement in the Iowa 2020 caucuses
Authored and passed legislation to increase Iowa State’s commitment to renewable energy and establish a university task force with specific Green goals and deadlines
Served on Sustainability Committee: voted on Green Initiatives Funding, wrote resolutions pertaining to sustainability on campus, met with campus administrators and staff persons to discuss the future of energy production and consumption on campus
Served on Diversity and Inclusion Committee: supported campus initiatives that advocate for inclusivity in ability, race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, religion, nationality, and more; worked with campus departments like career services to help them better serve minority student populations; established a Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the Iowa State Career Services Council
Received award for 2019 Senator of the Year
October 2017 - April 2019
AMBASSADOR | IOWA STATE HONORS PROGRAM
Educated prospective students on the benefits and requirements of the Honors Program
Recruited high school students to the First-Year Honors Program
Volunteered time and talents for Honors events and student engagement
July 2016 - May 2018
COMMUNITY ADVISOR | RESIDENCE DEPARTMENT, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, AMES, IA
Acted as a live-in resource for residents
Developed student’s academic, social and leadership skills
Served on the hiring committee for CAs and Hall Directors, trained in non-discriminatory hiring
Trained to respond to bias incidents, harassment, discrimination, sexual assaults, mental health issues, and other common student issues
Completed official training for the Cleary Act, Title IX, FERPA, Food Safety, and sexual harassment
Performed security checks to maintain a safe living environment
Led a cabinet of 12 residents who planned and executed programs for their peers
Mentored the Wallace-Wilson Hall council in Robert’s Rules and best leadership practices
Advanced the living standards of the Towers Community by advocating for better food service, building safety, and program diversity
Pioneered multiple programs related to social justice that challenged students’ assumptions and biases
Served on the Community Advisor Advisory Board to advocate for employee rights and concerns
Received 2017 Most Valued Community Advisor
April 2017 - April 2019
TREASURER | CARDINAL SWING SOCIETY
Managed club finances and membership
Partnered with the community to expand swing dancing by hosting dances and lessons
Secured live bands for dances; processed their payment and contract
Implemented more membership benefits and increased membership by 150%
Taught weekly lessons to classes of 10-50 people
Fall 2015 - May 2018
VOLUNTEER CHAIR, TREASURER | CIRCLE K INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION
Attended executive meetings, planned and executed a 5K race, organized service events
Completed risk management tasks, event authorization, mass email requests, and funding requests
Managed thousands of dollars and established a club budget
Contributed to the community through food drives, serving meals, raking leaves, and making blankets
January 2016 - January 2019
TEAM LEADER VOLUNTEER | FIRST LEGO LEAGUE
Acted as an ambassador for middle and high school LEGO robotics competition teams visiting Iowa State for the state championship
Volunteered time and labor to set up and tear down the competition
Represented women in engineering and encouraged youth to continue in engineering