Hometown

• Chicago, Illinois

Current position

• Community Outreach Assistant with the Iowa City Police Department

Skills gained while at Iowa

Examining various criminological theories and their real world applications was very useful, as was learning about trauma and victimization. I was able to refine my communication skills though the Practicum in Policing and Internship course. 

What were your favorite classes?

Practicum in Policing and Juvenile Delinquency–the practicum was a great introduction to the hands on aspects of policing. In the course, we explored theories and discussed real-life applications of the material– that made the class interesting and applicable to my current position. 

Hobbies, pets, family

With the pandemic, I've taken up reading again. I'm a big fan of historical fiction and nonfiction as well as a good thriller. Luna, a stray my family took in, made her way up to Iowa with my partner and I after I graduated. My family lives in a suburb of Houston–I love to visit them when I have time off in the winter.