MA Northern Illinois University, Communication Studies
BS Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Speech Communication

I grew up in the Quad Cities (Illinois) and briefly lived in both southern and central Illinois. I also spent twenty-plus years working in college admission within the Chicago suburbs.

I am very attracted to Northland's mission and identity—a true liberal arts school with a foundation in conservation/sustainability.

Hiking, cheesecake, kayaking, science fiction films, donuts, Nick Hornby and Margaret Atwood novels, road trips, early 80s British bands, environmental causes and trying to raise a young adult male human.