Education: B.S. (Finance), Iowa State University, 2017; M.S. (Developmental Psychology), Southern New Hampshire University, 2022;  Currently pursuing M.S. & Ph.D. (Counseling Psychology), Iowa State University

Passions:  I'm passionate about helping students become more autonomous and authentic in their academic and career pursuits in order to reach their full potential!

Hobbies: I love nature and enjoy spending time outside, finding cool rocks, and hiking with my dog. Jiu-jitsu is a big part of my life, as well, and I spend most of my free time training and competing in it. Art is cool too!

Classification: Sophomore 

Major: Actuarial Science & Business Analytics

Passions: I enjoy traveling and making new friends around the world. Growing up in Oman gave me the opportunity to meet people from different cultures, enriching my understanding and appreciation of diversity. Two years ago, I was chosen to study abroad and chose to attend ISU because I believe it is a powerful university to start my career as an actuary. I love talking about languages and strongly support women in STEM.

Advice: Be yourself. Great things take time (GTTT). Enjoy every moment in your life.

Classification: Senior

Major: Industrial Design

About: I’m happiest when I am outside and with my dog. I love hammocking, hiking, and being in nature. A goal of mine is to visit all the US National Parks. I love travel and aviation and am a Private Pilot. 

Advice: Making time for a good night’s sleep will make such a positive difference in your life as a student!

Classification: Senior

Majors: Biology, Music

Hobbies: I think my biggest hobby is trying new hobbies, especially anything creative. I've tried knitting, crochet, pottery, Dungeons and Dragons, lifting, learning various instruments, writing fiction, scrapbooking, video editing, pickleball, baking, cooking, and many, many other things. My newest hobbies include cooking Indian cuisine and baking breakfast-adjacent desserts (like scones and cinnamon rolls).

Advice: Develop good habits early. It might seem unnecessary now for you to divide up your homework throughout the week when you can just lock in on Saturday and get it all done, but when you're in your senior year and all your classes are 3000-4000 level, you'll thank yourself for learning how to manage your time back when academics weren't as difficult.

Classification: Junior

Major: Biology

Hobbies: I enjoy lifting weights, playing videogames, and reading fantasy and sci-fi books. On the weekends you can find me catching up on my favorite shows and spending time with friends. My latest obsession has been baking sourdough loaves to varying degrees of success.

Advice: Surround yourself with other people that make schoolwork a top priority. Being around other folks that want to do well makes it easier to hold yourself to a high academic standard.

Education: B.S. Psychology at Colorado State University; Currently pursuing M.S. and PhD in social psychology at Iowa State University

Passions:  I am passionate about helping students learn more effectively so that they can develop a greater zeal for academics. I truly love school and want to aid others in finding ways they too can love their schooling experience!

Hobbies: I am a runner and a cyclist. I also adore baking, and I am trying to learn how to become a better cook. My absurdist dream is to be the first American to win the Great British Baking Show.

Classification: Senior

Major: Genetics 

Minor: Ethics

Identities: First-generation student, multicultural, neurodivergent, Type-A and extroverted. 

Hobby: Bullet journaling, organizing, cooking, hammocking, and calligraphy. 

Advice: Your mindset is more powerful than you think.

Classification: Senior

Major:  Agricultural and Rural Policy Studies & Political Science

Hobby: Reading, pop culture, organization, writing, and public speaking

Advice:  Scheduling out my time and assignments before the week begins makes life way less stressful!