| 1. Why did you join AKPsi? |
I went to high school with Justin Rivera (Spring 07). He rushed and didn’t get in his first semester of freshman year. He told me that if I did get in it would be a phenomenal opportunity to meet driven people with a common goal of professionalism and friendship. And of course…I wanted to one up him. |
| 2. What is your favorite/funniest AKPsi memory? |
I woke up in the bushes after my pledge party. Yes in the bushes outside of Forbes Hall. Thank you to my pledge family for making sure I got home okay. |
| 3. What is your favorite AKPsi event? |
Philanthropy Softball Tournament |
| 4. What positions have you held in AKPsi? |
Social Chair, Academic Chair, Philanthropy, VP-M, UCB, and Alumni Relations |
| 5. What is the most important thing AKPsi has taught you? |
Take advantage of every opportunity and chance AKPsi will give you over the years. I have done things I never thought I would do or learned things that no one else could have taught me. Also don’t be afraid to branch out past your group of friends. You will find a wealth of knowledge and diversity of experiences—as well as a network that will last far longer than your four years of college! |
| 6. Who is your AKPsi role model? |
Beth Wilson- She was the person who really pushed me to stray from the norm (finance and accounting) and pursue a major and career path that I really loved. She is one of the main reasons I am getting my masters in HR right now. Aside from that she had a passion for giving back to AKPsi and truly made a difference in our chapter. |
| 7. Where have you interned? |
Hewitt Associates- A special thanks to Erin Johnson for allowing me to meet Kurt
P&G this summer! If you are in Cinnci call me! |
| 8. What are your future professional goals? |
I am currently getting my Masters in Human Resources and Industrial Relations. I aspire to move my way up to a director role in the corporate HR function of a fortune 500 company. |
| 9. Words of advice for students new to the University of Illinois. |
Step outside of your comfort zone! Coming to this University may be overwhelming, but put yourself out there and do things that you are scared or intimidated to do. I almost didn’t rush AKPsi because I had never had an interview before and may or may not have been socially awkward. Don’t be afraid to fail! Even if you do you will learn something about yourself and grow as a person. |
| 10. What is your ultimate goal in life? |
To have a school bus full of children while being financially sound. |
| 11. What one superhero power would you want and why? |
To be a boy for one day---not sure if that qualifies as a superhero power but I would like to test it out for just one day! Sorry Burke- I bet that doesn’t make you happy. |
| 12. Who is your celebrity crush? |
Reese Witherspoon…I want to be her. |
| 13. What is your favorite movie, book, and band? |
Movie: Sandlot, The Big Green, Heavy Weights, and all of the Mighty Ducks
Book: I’m a big realistic fiction reader—anything by Lurlene McDaniel or Jody Picoult
Music: OAR, Sublime |
| 14. What is your favorite class and/or professor? |
Psych 475 Personnel Psychology (very HRish)
Professor Bednar (BA 312-Org Design and Environment) |
| 15. What is the most helpful professional advice you have ever received? |
Be confident in yourself. Just because you don’t get an offer or even an interview, with continued hard work and determination something will work out for you. |
| 16. If you could change one thing about your college experience, what would it be and why? |
More happy hours. |
| 17. Anything else we should know about you? |
| I really don’t like senior sendoff so don’t say anything about me..hahaha. |
