David Knobbe, assistant director, Campus Recreation Center/Outdoor Recreation, said it like this:

“Jerett is innovative, works tirelessly to improve his community, is committed to real-world problem solving, and is conscientious, personable, and inspirational. He is an exceptional leader and team member who has distinguished himself as committed to service and professionalism. His work ethic is unparalleled; he sees possibilities in situations where many miss them. He is always available to help, and he holds himself and others to high standards of performance.   

“I consider Jerett Lupoli to be one of the most impressive students with whom I have worked. His efforts have impacted hundreds of students in positive and significant ways.” 

When asked to tell us a bit about Jerett and what he does at Campus Recreation (CRC), David said:

“Jerett is the current Wilderness Outpost manager at the CRC; he has a 3.8 cumulative GPA. He is a 3rd year electrical engineering student set to graduate in May 2020. He has been employed by the CRC since spring of 2017.

“Besides being an excellent employee, he has volunteered with ORGT Whitewater Kayaking since 2016, logging at least 3,000 hours of service to other students. He has led or assisted with over 25 instructional whitewater kayaking adventure trips with ORGT; taught at least 50 kayaking roll school clinics at the CRC; assisted with the coordination of a high-end whitewater expedition in 2017 which served 12 people and  lasted 12 days, and involved preparing the team for the 10 months prior to the trip. He is an excellent risk manager and organizer. He is a licensed Wilderness EMT. He served as the primary organizer for the Whitewater community (Vice President) in spring and summer 2018. He has served on the ORGT advisory board for a 2017-2018.”

With all of these descriptions and more – David wrote much more – it was easy to see that Jerett must be selected as a 2019 Student Spotlight.

Like all Campus Services Student Spotlight recipients, we asked Jerett a series of questions about himself and here’s what he told us:

Position at Campus Services Department: Manager of the Wilderness Outpost

Major: Electrical Engineering

Year in School: Third Year

Hometown: Dunwoody, GA

How long have you worked in this position?

• Since August 2018

What are your duties in this position?

• I rent out outdoor equipment and sign students up for Outdoor Instructional Trips. As manager, I oversee creating the schedule for the other employees and delegating tasks.   

What do you like best about working in this position?

• The best part of the job is signing up students for our instructional programs. I love to see their excitement in trying something new.

How has this position helped you?

• This position has helped improved my organizational and leadership skills. Managing eight other employees forces me to delegate out tasks and relay important information from the CRC to our department.

Favorite Book?

• All the Harry Potters

Favorite Restaurant/Food?

• Sotto Sotto’s Lasagna

Favorite Spot on Campus?

• The gravel path 

Favorite Quotes?

• "Just because you want to do something doesn't mean you get to do it. Life is chaos; success is completely arbitrary, and confidence is everything." -Gina Linetti

What do you like to do on the weekends?

• Whitewater Kayaking around the southeast.

Who is your favorite professor and why?

• Dr. Doolittle is my favorite professor because he successfully makes his class informative and fun. He also challenges students to think about their future and how the course material will be used in our career.

What is your favorite class and why?

• ECE 2036 has been my favorite course because the assignments were both fun and challenging.

Tell us about some organizations you’re involved with on campus.

• I am involved with Outdoor Recreation Georgia Tech. The organization leads outdoor trips for students in eght different sports. I lead the whitewater kayaking trips.

What advice do you have for incoming students?

• Everyone should try something new. College is about finding yourself and you shouldn’t be afraid to try a new activity. This will be the cheapest and easiest time to do it because there are so many fascinating people on campus who are willing to share their knowledge.

What would people be surprised to know about you?

• I tap danced for five years before college.

Favorite TV show?

• Brooklyn 99

What will you miss most about Tech after graduation?

• Seeing my best friends every day.

What are your plans after graduation?

• After undergrad, I am going to get a masters at Georgia Tech.

Thanks, Jerett! What a pleasure to learn about all you’ve done for Georgia Tech and especially Campus Recreation.

"Over the past year, Anna has lent her passion for sustainability and the environment to help our department better understand how our future bus fleet can reduce Georgia Tech's overall carbon footprint and improve our campus air quality. She has spearheaded conversations with all the major electric bus manufacturers as well as Georgia Power, to educate our operations team on the capabilities of an electric bus fleet as well as the future infrastructure needs of an electric bus fleet. She's updated our bus fleet cost "calculator" to help the department better understand what our future transit operational costs may be, based upon what type of fuel technology is chosen. Further, she's currently assisting the department in coming up with a method of scoring each proposed fleet of buses on carbon emissions and air quality for our upcoming transit RFP.

"We would like to nominate Anna for this special recognition, not only for all her hard work, but helping our department push forward our campus sustainability goals while still understanding the financial and business justifications we must make in all our decisions."

As if helping Parking & Transportation Services with their future sustainability decisions wasn't enough for us to know about this exceptional student employee, we wanted to know more. Therefore, we asked her questions about herself and what she does while not working at Parking & Transportation. Here's what she told us.

• Position at Campus Services Department: Sustainable Transportation Intern at GT Parking and Transportation Services
• Major: Civil Engineering
• Year in School: Fourth
• Hometown: Greensboro, NC
• How long have you worked in this position? This academic year
• What are your duties in this position? I’ve worked on several different transportation projects throughout the year – inducing electric bus analysis and engagement and implementing bicycle counts on campus.
• What do you like best about working in this position? I liked how open ended my position is. Being a new role on campus, I have had a lot of freedom to choose what projects I want to focus on and use problem-solving skills to get the job done.
• How has this position helped you? This position has shown me a side of the field you don’t often see in the classroom. Working with PTS has taught me a lot about transportation policy, funding and planning.
• What have you learned through working here? Not only did I learn about different aspects about the field of transportation, I learned about how to work in a professional setting.
• Favorite Book? The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
• Favorite Restaurant/Food? I will never say no to Mexican Food, especially tacos.
• Favorite Spot on Campus? Any sunny day next to the campanile.
• Favorite Quotes? "You were born with the ability to change someone’s life. Don’t ever waste it." – unknown
• What do you like to do on the weekends? When I’m not catching up on homework, I enjoy spending time outdoors and exploring Atlanta!
• Who is your favorite professor and why? My favorite professor is Dr. Kari Watkins. She works in the department of Civil Engineering, focused on transportation. Her class called sustainable transportation abroad is what inspired me to apply to this position!
• What is your favorite class and why? My favorite class is Transportation Administration and Policy. Many other transportation classes are focused on design of systems, but this one explains how to work with the system to take those designs to construction.
• Tell us about some organizations you’re involved with on campus. On campus I am highly involved in Greek Life. I was my chapter’s President in 2018 and currently serve on the College Panhellenic Council’s Executive Board. I’ve also been in the marching band for the past four years.
• What advice do you have for incoming students? Get involved on campus! One of my favorite things about Tech is how diverse the students are – there will be a group that shares your interests. Having involvements outside of academics helps keep you balanced and gives you a  great support system when you need it.
• What would people be surprised to know about you? I am currently a member of the Bryan-College Station Summer Kickball Tournament Champion Team!
• Favorite TV show? Parks and Rec
• What will you miss most about Tech after graduation? The people!
• What are your plans after graduation? I hope to stay here at Tech and get a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.

We also hope to see you around campus, working on your Master's. But for right now, let us thank you, Anna, for your hard work in Georgia Tech Parking & Transportation Services and for all you've done here at Georgia Tech! Keep up the great work!

Dan Hazlett, assistant director for the CRC, nominated Victoria. Here is part of what he said in his nomination:

“There are many singular descriptors I could add to portray Victoria, but one stands out. Leader. We get many students coming through our doors, and there are quite a few that when they depart we feel a true sense of loss. Victoria is absolutely near the top of that list. She brings more than just the output of work. She brings passion, energy, encouragement, diversity, a sense of community, and so much more. As a leader, she has flawlessly and without prejudice followed the path of our fundamental leadership philosophy: Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and Encourage the Heart. 

“Her contributions to the CRC through competitive sports constantly remind me how wonderful our students are. The supervisor position stresses commitment, passion, resilience, and leadership, and Victoria has demonstrated all of these and more…better than most of those I’ve worked with. So much so that this past fall, when we had an open fulltime coordinator position for the semester, Victoria stepped into the role as a student, and we didn’t miss a beat. With more than 400 intramural teams, 40+ sports clubs, and some camp days throughout the fall semester, Victoria performed as if she had been in the position for years.

“Victoria has also been a CRC Camp Counselor for the CRC Summer Camp during the past two summers. While not the only variable to consider, it says something (as a parent) when you can entrust the wellbeing of your child with someone. Victoria was a fun, engaging, and very responsible counselor for the children of many Georgia Tech faculty/staff.

“Outside of the CRC, Victoria has been a very active member of SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) for many years. I have personally witnessed her persistent mentoring of fellow Hispanic students and assisting with planning various SHPE events, while balancing her commitments to her academics and the competitive sports office.”

And there’s even more to this Student Spotlight. We asked Victoria questions and she answered them:

Position at Campus Services Department

• Intramural Supervisor and Competitive Sports Student Manager

Major

• Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Year in School

• 5th Year (Super Senior)

Hometown

• Stuart, FL

How long have you worked in this position?

• I’ve worked as an intramural supervisor for 3 years and as a student manager for 1 year.

What are your duties in this position?

• As an intramural supervisor, I am responsible for training and developing officials for intramural sports as well as be responsible for operating intramural games (signing in teams, recording scores, providing first aid, etc.).
• As a student manager, I work in the competitive sports office to handle any intramural needs. This includes answering emails regarding intramurals, scheduling games, and coming up with new ways to improve intramural sports.

What do you like best about working in this position?

• I love working in the competitive sports department because it allows me to have fun while working. I enjoy participating and watching sports and understanding all of the background details of it. Working both on and off the field, as a supervisor and a student manager, lets me have the best of both worlds, and the people I work with make it such a great community to be part of.

How has this position helped you?

• This position has helped me really grow into a leader. I’ve gained some valuable transferable skills from this position that I have been able to use in other aspects of my life such as interviews, group projects and in general just connecting with others.

What have you learned through working here?

• Through working in the competitive sports office, I’ve learned how to be patient and handle some tough situations (both on and off the field), and how to use those moments as learning experiences moving forward. With the amount of people that I have had interactions with, it has helped me be more understanding and learn to use others strengths to make the program so great.

Favorite Restaurant/Food?

• Versailles in Miami, Cuban Food

Favorite Spot on Campus?

• In the BioTech quad behind the (what used to be) a coffee shop where it overlooks the track and you can see the whole skyline.

What do you like to do on the weekends?

• I enjoy anything outdoors: playing sports (mainly soccer or volleyball), hiking, walking along the beltline and finding new places to eat.

Who is your favorite professor and why?

• My favorite professor is Ryan Lively. He is such a positive professor and really cares about teaching his students in a not boring way. He has essentially taught more than half of my core classes for ChBE.

What is your favorite class and why?

• My favorite class is Micro/Nano (COE3002). Not only was the professor, Dr. Cressler, one of the best and most enthusiastic professors that I’ve had at Tech, but the class itself has a ton of fundamental concepts about technology and how it came about that just peaked my interest.

Tell us about some organizations you’re involved with on campus.

• Besides working at the CRC, I am involved in the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) on campus and have served on their Board of Directors (BOD) for 4 years.

What advice do you have for incoming students?

• My advice is to not be afraid to get involved with whatever interests you because if you truly enjoy something you will make time to do it. Don’t let the workload of Tech have you miss out on some amazing opportunities to join a sports club, take a semester off for working or studying abroad, or join an organization because taking that extra year will make the difference in the experience that Tech can offer and you can meet some amazing people from it.

What would people be surprised to know about you?

• I’ve directed Taste of Latin America (TLA) for SHPE one year and have also participated by dancing Salsa, Merengue and with the Caribbean Student Association for 4 years.

Favorite TV show?

• Brooklyn 99 or Bob’s Burgers

What will you miss most about Tech after graduation?

• I will miss the people the most. Between my coworkers at the CRC to all the friends I made within my major and within SHPE, they’ve truly made my Tech experience the best it could’ve been.

What are your plans after graduation?

• After graduation, I plan to work as an associate engineer for PolyOne in their Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP) and will begin my first rotation in Cleveland, Ohio.

Congratulations, Victoria, on all you’ve achieved at Georgia Tech and good luck on your new job at PolyOne and your life in Cleveland. Be sure and visit Georgia Tech and especially the CRC when you are back in Atlanta!

Here's what Teresa told us about Paula:

"I highly recommend Paula Torres-Wilken for the Student Spotlight for her dedication and efforts to creating experiences for Tech Rec customers. For the past year, Paula has been part of the Tech Rec team and Student Center team as the Student Marketing Manager for Tech Rec.  Her marketing designs focus on ensuring the “Tech Rec Brand” is present in each image; she understands the need to create marketing that encompasses the branding of the space. Marketing design pieces have been exceptional.

"While this role requires her to create marketing designs for Tech Rec sponsored events, Paula has taken on new initiatives and found ways to give back to Tech Rec in more ways than what is required for her in terms of marketing efforts. Paula took the lead on developing new staple events with monthly Trivia nights. She oversaw the logistical planning of these events including adding the ability to sign-up in advance. The sign-up in advance option was added this semester due to her seeing the need to be able to have a more accurate count of possible student interests so she could adapt in terms of adding additional set-up needs on a per needed basis. When looking at ways to gain student feedback in terms of needs and wants for Tech Rec, Paula created a Tech Rec Reddit account to meet students where they are. This led to students who may not use the space to give feedback in terms of what they would like to see in Tech  Rec as well as garner feedback without having to use traditional formats like an interest or needs assessment survey.

"At the team training in the spring, Paula took the initiative to create a presentation and session focused on ensuring the team had a firm grasp on how to provide exceptional customer service. This presentation had great information and provided time for the student team to practice problem solving some of the possible problems that can arise in the space. This presentation will serve as the foundation for the overall student employee training for all Student Center employees. Paula loves building community and helping students find that within Tech Rec and that continues to be what drives her to take her position as manager to new exciting heights - pushing Tech Rec in terms of marketing to students and new event initiatives to new heights."

We said,"wow!" when we read Teresa's nomination for Paula and we decided to add to our wow when we asked Paula to tell us more about herself.

• Position at Campus Services Department -  Marketing Manager at Tech Rec
• Major: Computational Media
• Year in School: Junior
• Hometown: Douglasville, GA
• How long have you worked in this position? I’ve been in this position since August 2018, though I have worked at Tech Rec for over a year now.
• What are your duties in this position? My duties include the designing all the posters and signage for Tech Rec, planning events and special, running our Bowler of The Month program, and helping in the hiring and training process.
• What do you like best about working in this position? I really enjoy when an event we throw is a success and students really enjoy it. It can be a challenge to catch the attention of people and let them know of our events in the first place, so I’m always excited when we get a great turnout since it means my marketing efforts were successful.
• How has this position helped you? I’ve become more confident in my work and ideas.
• What have you learned through working here? Besides improving my Photoshop skills, I’ve been able to develop more as a professional. This position has also afforded me the opportunity to go to an ACUI conference, where I was able to learn how to better serve our campus.
• Favorite Book? Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld
• Favorite Restaurant/Food? Colombian Food
• Favorite Spot on Campus? Engineered Biosystems building. It’s gorgeous, secluded, and has a pond.
• Favorite Quotes? "Without commitment, you’ll never start, but more importantly, without consistency, you’ll never finish."– Denzel Washington
• What do you like to do on the weekends? I like to hang out with my friends and family, go to concerts, and read.
• Who is your favorite professor and why? Michael Nitsche, because he’s so expressive and passionate about helping his students with their projects.
• What is your favorite class and why? Construct Moving Image since I was able to learn how to make digital 3D models and animate them. It’s been a lot of fun!
• Tell us about some organizations you’re involved with on campus. I’m in The Ramblin’ Nights committee for SCPC. We plan events like Spring into Spring, GT Night In, and Midnight Breakfast!
• What advice do you have for incoming students? Explore campus whenever you get the chance! There are so many hidden gems and awesome places to study that some people don’t know about.
• What would people be surprised to know about you? I have a certification for cake decorating!
• Favorite TV show? The Good Place
• What will you miss most about Tech after graduation? The proximity to all the friends I’ve made here, and the beautiful campus.
• What are your plans after graduation? Hopefully get a job in animation or special FX.

Paula. we hope you get a job in animation or special FX too, and thank you for telling us about yourself. We enjoyed learning about all you've done here at Georgia Tech, especially at the Student Center.

“Rock climbing is a pathway to improved physical, emotional, and mental health,” said David Knobbe, Assistant Director, CRC/Outdoor Recreation (ORGT).  “If you are a rock climber at Georgia Tech, you know Jonah Weil.”

“Jonah has transformed the climbing community at Georgia Tech, engaged hundreds of additional individuals in healthy lifestyle pursuits, and raised the confidence level of both those who teach the sport and those who participate. He has accomplished this in addition to numerous other significant impacts on campus life at Tech.”

Trying to sum up all Jonah has done at the CRC, David put it this way:

“Jonah is the current climbing wall manager at the CRC; he has a 3.97 cumulative GPA as a 4th year chemical engineering student and is set to graduate in May 2019.  He has volunteered with ORGT rock climbing since 2014, logging over 4,000 hours of service to other students. He has led 40 instructional adventure trips with ORGT; taught 50 climbing skill clinics; assisted with the ASP camping program twice which serves visiting Chinese students over the summer; and coordinated two extended rock climbing expeditions – each of which served 12 people, lasted 12 days, and involved preparing the team for the 8 months leading up to the trip.”

David also described Jonah:

“Upon first meeting Jonah four years ago, he comes across as unassuming, genuine, and casual. The more one spends time with him, though, the more one realizes the depth of his commitment to community, to individual health and achievement, and to creating opportunities for others.  I was impressed with his vision years ago, but not overly so -- I’d heard similar dreams from others who failed to transform them to reality. Three years later, though, I marvel at his accomplishments. He has achieved the very results he predicted he would achieve.”

Jonah’s work ethics and character also propelled him to the top.

“Jonah is committed to quality; he is committed to interpersonal and individual growth through participation in a positive community; and he is committed to building an institution that continues to contribute to the Tech community,” David said.

“His leadership has significantly increased healthy opportunities for Georgia Tech students. His attention to detail, his incredible teaching skills, and his commitment to safety and risk management have introduced hundreds to new and healthy lifestyles.”

This unassuming soon-to-be Georgia Tech graduate told us more about himself.

• Position at Campus Services Department: CRC Climbing Wall Manager
• Major: Chemical Engineering
• Year in School: 5th
• Hometown: Boulder, CO
• How long have you worked in this position?
  • I’ve worked at the climbing wall for a little over a year. I have been a climbing wall manager since beginning of August.
• What are your duties in this position?
  • Scheduling of staff and events. Route setting on the climbing wall. Climbing Wall improvements, budgeting, and inspections.
• What do you like best about working in this position?
  • I’ve been climbing for over seven years and to naturally working at a climbing wall is fun.
• How has this position helped you?
  • It has helped improve my people management skills.
• Favorite Book?
  • Eiger Dreams by Jon Krakauer
• Favorite Restaurant/Food?
  • Italian food!
• Favorite Spot on Campus?
  • Wherever the free food is.
• What do you like to do on the weekends?
  • Rock climbing of course!
• Tell us about some organizations you’re involved with on campus.
  • I’m involved with Outdoor Recreation Georgia Tech (ORGT) as a rock climbing trip leader and a caving instructor. I’m also part of the Climbing Club, which travels to compete in various climbing competitions around the southeast.
• What advice do you have for incoming students?
  • Do stuff outside classes that you truly enjoy. You’ll need them to keep you motivated through tough semesters.
• What are your plans after graduation?
  • Hopefully employed somewhere that has mountains.

David Knobbe finalized these comments about Jonah and we couldn’t agree more:

“Jonah Weil is a person of conviction, a person of vision, and a person committed to engaging others in positive pursuits. He represents the CRC, Campus Services, and Georgia Tech in an extremely positive light and has for the past four years. His tireless efforts and patience have greatly enhanced the campus experiences of hundreds and hundreds of Georgia Tech students.”

Congratulations, Jonah, and thank you for all you’ve done for Campus Recreation, Campus Services and Georgia Tech!

Note: Read more about Jonah in David Knobbe’s complete letter of recommendation here.

Campus Services recognizes up to eight student employees each academic year and with more than 500 student employees working for Campus Services being selected as one of the eight can be quite an honor.

Campus Services asks each of its departments (Bookstore, BuzzCard, Campus Recreation, Dining, Health Initiatives, Housing, Parking & Transportation Services, Stamps Health Services and the Student Center) to nominate its exceptional student employees. The nominations are reviewed and again up to eight are selected each year.

“Nicole has been one of the best conference assistants we've ever had,” said Mari Gorda, Operations & Registration Manager for Conference Services.

“Her genuine personality and willingness to assist with whatever was asked of her provided amazing reassurance that tasks would be completed on time and correctly.”

Georgia Tech’s Conference Services provides conference and event services with on-campus lodging between late May to late July. With groups moving in and moving out during these months requires skills that not all students and for that matter staff can provide.

“Nicole has better organizational skills then people twice her age and is meticulous with assignments given to her,” Mari continued.

Nicole also assisted with a video tutorial for Conference Services.

“She is an amazing asset to the Conference Services team,” Mari added.

We wanted to know about Nicole’s Georgia Tech experiences. Here’s what she said:

Position at Campus Services Department

• Conference Services Assistant currently. Over the summer, I was the Conference Services Office Manager.

Major

• Mathematics Major Applied Concentration w/ Business Option

Year in School

• 3rd Year

Hometown

• Locust Grove, GA

How long have you worked in this position?

• I have been with Conference Services since the summer of 2017.

What are your duties in this position?

• As previously stated, I have held more than one role at Conference Services. When I started the summer of 2017, I was a Conference Assistant. On a day to day basis, I would work the front desk at our main location on West Campus and our secondary summer office at North Avenue. I would also drive people back and forth across campus, assist with clientele check-ins, and help the set-up crew when needed. After the summer, I stayed with Conference Services my sophomore year and continued my role working the front desk at our main office.
• I decided to stay with Conference Services and worked there summer 2018 as well. This time, I am in the role of Conference Services Office Manager. This job was a catch-all job. In the beginning of the summer, it pertained more to training the new 33 staff members and making sure that everything was ready for them to use to assist conference guest.Then, it transitioned over to helping Mari, my boss, make the weekly schedule, sorting through maintenance requests, and coordinating with the other managers and professional staff to get different projects done. My job ranged from large tasks like helping coordinate the move of more than 20 conference guests at 9 pm when a building flooded to hosting a movie night for the summer staff, and printing out daily restaurant reports once a week.
• Currently, I hold more of a Conference assistant role again. I come in four days a week, three of the four being to work the front desk and the fourth to assist on whatever's needed. I have generated reports on customer satisfaction, made banners for various departments on campus, and updated different job manuals as things arise for next summer’s crew.

What do you like best about working in this position?

• My bosses are amazing. Furthermore, I have gained a vast knowledge base on different aspects of hospitality, management, and soft skills.

How has this position helped you?

• I believe that I have grown in my various positions. This position helped me get to know campus better and understand all that goes into planning a large-scale multiday event.

What have you learned through working here?

• I have learned how to work with a variety of people, and I have expanded my technical skills in programs such as Excel and Adobe Illustrator.

Favorite Book?

• I love reading and my favorite book can sometimes change a dozen times a year.

Favorite Restaurant/Food?

• Basil pesto. I love it on pasta and sandwiches.

Favorite Spot on Campus?

• My favorite spot on campus is the Chapin building.

Favorite Quotes?

• "Do. Or do not. There is no try." -Yoda
• "Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." - William Bruce Cameron

What do you like to do on the weekends?

• I like to go to tango class, go out dancing, study for different academic classes, and cook/bake.

Who is your favorite professor and why?

• Amalia Culic. She was my proofs' professor last year. She was great at breaking down concepts and making sure the entire class understood what we were to obtain out of each new topic, whether it be a new theorem or way to prove a concept. She also managed walking around campus, while wearing high heels every day.

What is your favorite class and why?

• My favorite class is Probability Theory because it relatesto  actuarial science and I plan on becoming an actuary once I graduate from Tech.

Tell us about some organizations you’re involved with on campus.

• I have been a member of various organizations during my time at Georgia Tech. Currently, I am the Founder and President of the Actuarial Club. I am also the Treasurer and Tango Liaison for the Salsa Club. Lastly, I am a member of the Society of Women in Business.

What advice do you have for incoming students?

• Follow your heart and branch out your freshman year because your interest from high school to college may have changed without you realizing it.

What would people be surprised to know about you?

• They would be surprised to know that I like to draw and paint.

Favorite TV show?

• Law and Order

What will you miss most about Tech after graduation?

• I will miss living right next door to my friends.

What are your plans after graduation?

• I plan to practice actuarial science at a consulting firm.

Thank you, Nicole, for all you've done and are doing at Georgia Tech, especially in Conference Services.

Let us tell you about Ziyan Ahmed and his work at the Student Center.

Teresa Weimann, Associate Program Director for the Student Center, nominated Ziyan.

“Ziyan in his short time on staff, continues to excel and take on new exciting roles within the Tech Rec team” Teresa said.

“In Spring 2018, a few weeks after Ziyan started on staff, he took on the role as Student Marketing Manager. In this role, he designed all marketing for Tech Rec events during the spring and summer semesters.  He had to quickly pick-up Adobe Photoshop skills and design skills in order to ensure the Tech Rec brand and our marketing were top-notch. 

“He went out of his way to meet with the Communications and Marketing Student Center staff member, Kate Curnow, to receive feedback and advice about marketing design. 

“He was able to help take our event marketing to new heights, which was evident by the increase in attendance at our events and in our space overall. For example, the World Cup events this summer had an average of 40 students in attendance, which is a good crowd for Tech Rec, and his marketing designs and his quick ability to complete these projects definitely played a role in this summer event attendance. 

“Starting this fall, Ziyan moved to a new manager leadership role as the Student Manager of Events and Logistics. Ziyan again picked up things quickly. In this role, he led the training of seven new team members, created schedules for the staff and planned new events in Tech Rec. He led the “Study hard, play harder!” session informing students about study skills and other advice related to being successful here at Tech. He hosted the first monthly trivia night in early September in Tech Rec.

“To help ensure the lanes stay in the best playing condition, Ziyan is oiling the lanes once a week while the Student Operations Manager position is being filled—this is on top of his responsibilities as Student Manager of Events and Logistics. 

“Ziyan is a team player who cares about Tech Rec and works hard to provide the best service as well as encourages that same caliber of service from other members of the Tech Rec team. Without his dedication to the space, Tech Rec would not be as successful in providing exceptional service as well as continuing to be the place on-campus where students, faculty, staff, and community members can 'play harder.'”

Clearly, Ziyan falls into the category of exceptional student employee.

We asked Ziyan to tell us about himself and here’s what he told us.

Position at Campus Services Department

• Student Manager of Events & Logistics, Tech Rec

Major

• Mathematics, Certificate in Finance

Year in School

• 4th year

Hometown

• Snellville, Georgia

How long have you worked in this position?

• I have worked in this particular position for 4 months. However, I have been in a Managerial position in the Student Center for 11 months.

What are your duties in this position?

• My duties are to make schedules, plan and host events at Tech Rec, help in conducting staff training, help in hiring and training new employees, manage staff projects

What do you like best about working in this position?

• What I like the best about working in this position is seeing the end result of the events after all the planning and execution. We have had events over this semester where we had a great turnout and the students really enjoyed it.

How has this position helped you?

• I transferred in as a Junior last fall, so I was still trying to find my place on campus. This position and Tech Rec h avemade me feel part of the Tech community.

What have you learned through working here?

• I have learned great values such as leadership, accountability and software such as Adobe Photoshop. More importantly, I have learned a lot of transferable skills which I hope to use in my professional career.

Favorite Book?

• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Favorite Restaurant/Food?

• Thai food

Favorite Spot on Campus?

• Definitely the Student Center. This is where I like to spend most of my time when I am not in class.

Favorite Quotes?

• “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take.” - Wayne Gretzky
• “It is our choices...that show what we really are, far more than our abilities.” - J.K. Rowling

What do you like to do on the weekends?

• I like to either spend time with friends or family. I also look forward to watching weekly sport events such as the Premier League.

Who is your favorite professor and why?

• Dr. Jacqueline Garner, because she makes learning fun! Moreover, she teaches the Trading and Structures class, which I am very interested in.

What is your favorite class and why?

• My favorite class is Complex Analysis, because it deals with whatever we learned so far in Mathematics but with complex numbers!

Tell us about some organizations you’re involved with on campus.

• I spend my extra time with the Student Center.

What advice do you have for incoming students?

• Tech has a place for everyone. No matter what your interests are, you are sure to find a like-minded group. Even if you don’t, you can always start your very own organization!

What would people be surprised to know about you?

• I grew up in Bangladesh and I have been in the States for about five years.

Favorite TV show?

• The Office

What will you miss most about Tech after graduation?

• I will miss the campus events, going to football games and specially Tech Rec!

What are your plans after graduation?

• I plan on pursuing a career in Data Analytics

Thank you, Ziyan, for making Tech Rec a great place for the Georgia Tech community to visit!

• Lead Residential Technology Advisor at Wreck Techs

Major

• Computer Science

Year in School

• Third

Hometown

• Waycross, Georgia

How long have you worked in this position?

• Two years

What are your duties in this position?

• Along with the other leads, I manage a team of about 20 students that provide technical support to GT Housing residents. I specialize in the wireless network, so if someone is having issues with wifi in their dorm, it will probably end up with me. I also currently manage our social media.

What do you like best about working in this position?

• I enjoy solving problems and helping people. When someone walks into our office with an issue, it’s a great feeling to fix it and help them get back to what they were doing.

How has this position helped you?

• This position has instilled a deeper appreciation for customer service positions, and technical support in particular. We support a wide range of issues and a variety of customers, and providing top quality service to everyone can be challenging.
• The management experience has also been enlightening; most people have no idea what it takes to keep an operation like Wreck Techs running smoothly, day in and day out.

What have you learned working here?

• The Georgia Tech campus network is a complicated system, and learning to troubleshoot even the small corner we’re responsible for has been a unique experience.

• The leads also do a lot of the legwork for hiring new employees, so we get to see a lot of job applications and a lot of resumes. Being on the other side of the hiring process really shows you what to do and what not to do.

Favorite Book?

• But What If We're Wrong? by Chuck Klosterman

Favorite Restaurant/Food?

• bartaco

Favorite Spot on Campus?

• Clough rooftop for getting work done, hammocks for relaxing.

Favorite Quotes?

• Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath. - Michael Caine
• I love deadlines. I love the whooshing sound they make as they fly by. - Douglas Adams

What do you like to do on the weekends?

• I like curling up with a good book.

Who is your favorite professor and why?

• Dr. Tom Conte. He is engaging, funny, and cares about his students and making sure they learn the material.

What is your favorite class and why?

• CS 4240 Compilers and Interpreters. The semester-long project is to build a full compiler for a simple language targeting a simple instruction set. It shows you that compilers are not magic, just very complicated.

Tell us about some organizations you’re involved with on campus.

• I’ve spent a lot of time with RoboJackets. Most recently, I served as treasurer for fiscal year 2018. We have around 200 members and an annual operating budget over $100k. My primary responsibilities were coordinating material/equipment purchases and booking travel for over 50 people competing all over the world. I previously served as the IT coordinator and managed our various workstations, servers, and cloud software.

What advice do you have for incoming students?

• Get involved on campus! Georgia Tech is a weird and wonderful place full of smart people. If you have a passion for something, there’s a good chance you can meet other people who share that passion and do something amazing.

What would people be surprised to know about you?

• I used to play percussion in concert band way back in middle school.

Favorite TV show?

• Mr. Robot

What will you miss most about Tech after graduation?

• The campus and the people. Both are amazing.

What are your plans after graduation?

• I’ll be looking for a job doing software development at a customer-focused company.

Is there anything else we should know about you?

• Even between working at Wreck Techs, dealing with weekly purchasing at RoboJackets, and going to class, I still (usually) find time to sleep enough. It is possible!

Thanks, Kristaps, for all you do and have done for Georgia Tech. We appreciate it and are happy you have received the Campus Services Student Employee Spotlight!
 

"Since joining ITG, Evan has consistently proven himself as an exemplary student web developer, both in technical prowess and business acumen. Whether it’s tutoring a client, resolving web issues, or analyzing a technical report, I can expect high-caliber work from him. Because of his work ethic and professional business etiquette, Evan has been assigned to work on several high-profile projects including the promotion and marketing of our Alexa Skill website.

"Evan created a new website using the Drupal CMS to showcase the development of an Alexa skill in Amazon’s marketplace. This project demanded he expand his skill set to print design applications as well. Evan is coordinating the design and fulfillment of an instructional card that showcases our new project. He is overseeing the development from soup to nuts and is working directly with vendors and stakeholders.

"He has played a key role in the design and development of the Health & Well-Being Web Aggregation Tool and Idea Box – both of which have high-visibility and require much client interaction. In addition to major projects, Evan has become a reliable source for seasonal website changes including: Housing Rates, Student Center Galleries, and web accessibility updates.

"For every challenge I throw at him, he grabs it by the horns and does so with a friendly disposition. He has been an outstanding addition to our team and I look forward to his future contributions and development."

We wanted to know more about this extraordinary employee and here’s what Evan told us about himself:

Position at Campus Services Department:

• Student Web Developer at ITG

Major:

• Business Administration

Year in School:

• 3rd

Hometown:

• Johns Island, SC

How long have you worked in this position?

• Since Fall Semester 2017

What are your duties in this position?

• I mostly help manage the content on different Drupal-powered websites that ITG oversees. Mostly that’s done by running updates, testing, building pages, and adding/removing content, but I’ve also had the chance to work on some graphic design projects for different Campus Services events/projects.

What do you like best about working in this position?

• I really like the people that I work with, and I’m very fortunate to spend time at work around an awesome team!

How has this position helped you?

• Working at ITG has helped me in a lot of ways. One of the biggest has definitely been having the opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience working on a lot of unique projects.

What have you learned through working here?

• In terms of specific skills, I’ve learned a lot about Drupal and Adobe Creative Suite, but it’s also been really cool to see behind the scenes of Campus Services and how much effort goes into trying to improve students’ lives.

Favorite Book?

• Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

Favorite Restaurant/Food?

• Jerk chicken with black beans, rice, and plantains from Papi’s Cuban Restaurant (a few minutes from campus on Ponce)

Favorite Spot on Campus?

• The metal tables outside along Tech Walkway

Favorite Quotes?

• Watch your thoughts, they become words; watch your words, they become actions; watch your actions, they become habits; watch your habits, they become character; watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.

What do you like to do on the weekends?

• Spend time at Piedmont Park and working with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity

Who is your favorite professor and why?

• Professor Buchanan, who teaches several classes in the College of Business. In addition to being a great teacher, he is a really genuine person who cares deeply about his students and goes out of his way to help them in any way possible. I highly recommend his classes!

What is your favorite class and why?

• Digital Marketing (MGT 4311) with Professor Buchanan. It covers a lot of great content, and it also gives very specific insight into digital marketing techniques and strategies that are applicable to a broad spectrum of career fields.

Tell us about some organizations you’re involved with on campus.

• Georgia Tech Habitat for Humanity and CCF (Christian Campus Fellowship).

What advice do you have for incoming students?

• Although academics and GPA are important, try to make the most of being in Atlanta and at Tech beyond just school. There are so many great things to do and opportunities to get involved here, and I definitely recommend trying to find one that you like to get involved with!

What would people be surprised to know about you?

• I love to cook, and one day I would like to open my own restaurant.

Favorite TV show?

• Either Fresh Prince of Bel-Air or Burn Notice

What will you miss most about Tech after graduation?

• All of the amazing people at Tech!

Thank you, Evan, for sharing your skills with Campus Services. Congratulations on receiving the Campus Services Student Spotlight!


 

“If I wrote a book about all that Jenny Kim has done for Campus Services since she joined our team, it would not begin to describe everything nor how she has changed and improved Campus Services,” said Melissa Moore, Director of Communications & Public Relations for Georgia tech Campus Services.

“She’s our ‘go-to’ person for all things social media. We didn’t even have a Facebook page until she created ours.”

Just to be specific, that means zero followers three and a half years ago and now, there are 11,299 followers with more than 23,000 views from one of the recent posts – Auntie Anne’s video.

“She has a sixth sense when it comes to social media and how and what to post to get students’ attention,” Melissa added.

“One day she said we should start a student employee award so that we could post to our Facebook page students who go above and beyond as Campus Services student employees,” Melissa said.

“I smile as I write this award nomination because Jenny started the entire Campus Services Student Spotlight awards three years ago.”

But social media is not all this extraordinary employee does. She also plans events, our annual Campus Services Loves Students Carnivale, a Mardi Gras-type event for students with free food, all sorts of giveaways like iPads, $1,000 off spring rent, and Breakfast with President Peterson. She talks with face painters, musicians, massage therapists, and pet therapy companies and arranges for them to participate.

And, where she really shines is orientation – FASET and our Campus Services Expo – where she stands and talks endlessly to new students, parents and guests about the ins and outs of how to be successful at Georgia Tech.

“When our students graduate, we are happy for them and are excited for their career opportunities and successes ready for them to enjoy,” Melissa said.

“However, it is still a bit sad for us because we miss our students we work with and get to know.”

Jenny, know that we will miss you; we are proud of you and extremely happy and appreciative that you took the time to work for us here at Georgia Tech Campus Services.

Read more about Jenny:

• Position at Campus Services Department
  – Communications Intern for Campus Services
• Major
  – Business Administration
• Year in School
  – 5th
• Hometown
  – Seoul, South Korea
• How long have you worked in this position?
  – 3.5 years!
• What are your duties in this position?
  – Managing our social media channels, writing employee spotlight articles and helping plan Campus Services events.
• What do you like best about working in this position?
  – My favorite part is being able to interact with so many different groups within Campus Services. It makes me grateful to have such dedicated and passionate individuals helping make our school great.
• How has this position helped you?
  – I’ve been able to do fulfilling work. I love educating the Georgia Tech community about the initiatives and events happening around campus and managing a channel such as our Facebook page, with over 11,000 followers, allows me to provide support for various student and departmental organizations.
• What have you learned through working here?
  – I’ve learned so much about all the different departments and how they all interact to get things done. It’s been cool to see the changes that’s happened on our campus (i.e. West Village, Amazon in Tech Square, etc.) through the lens of the people who make them happen.
• Favorite Book?
  – The Stranger by Albert Camus
• Favorite Restaurant/Food?
  – Ramen!
• Favorite Spot on Campus?
  – Tech Square. I love being surrounded by so much innovation and technology.
• Favorite Quotes?
  – Freedom lies in being bold.
• What do you like to do on the weekends?
  – I love traveling, going to music and art events around Atlanta and relaxing with family and friends.
• Who is your favorite professor and why?
  – I took Cross-Cultural Management with Dr. Liu, and his passion and kindness for the students showed in every class. He made the class so that I was genuinely excited to go to class every day.
• What is your favorite class and why?
  – Currently, I’m doing an Independent study focusing on the Impact of Technology on the Service Industry with Dr. Venkateswaran. It’s the first time that I’m able to explore a specific topic that I am extremely interested in.
• Tell us about some organizations you’re involved with on campus.
  – Undergraduate Operations Management Society (UOMS), WREK 91.1FM (best student-run radio station in the world), Student Centers Programs Council (SCPC)
• What advice do you have for incoming students?
  – Take advantage of the technology and innovation Georgia Tech has to offer! We live in a constantly changing environment and Georgia Tech offers great preparation for graduates.
• What would people be surprised to know about you?
  – I went to eight elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools. I was born in South Korea but immigrated to the states in the early 2000s and lived in multiple counties in Georgia as well as in Washington State.
• Favorite TV show?
  – It’s really hard to pick a favorite of all time, but my favorite TV show in recent years has to be Stranger Things.
• What will you miss most about Tech after graduation?
  – The people. Tech people are the most passionate and intelligent individuals I’ve ever met. I’m going to miss being around the Georgia Tech community.
• What are your plans after graduation?
  – In talks with some companies now, I’ll make a decision in the upcoming months.

Bethany Schuster, Human Resources Communications Officer, described Erin:

Like many Georgia Tech students, Erin is ridiculously bright. She researches every problem carefully before coming to talk to me. But above all, Erin is a superior Campus Services employee because she acts like a part of our team. She let me lean on her when it was just me and consistently lets me pick her brain and brainstorm ideas. Erin owns her job in HR. She’ll even message me at midnight with an idea for the website she just needed to get down. She prioritizes her work and never hesitates to move a project forward — even when I feel like I’ve hit a dead end.

Erin is an extremely hard worker and trustworthy. Never once has she failed to submit a project or complete an assignment.

Erin helped me get through a very long nine months when I was a one-man-show sandwiched between closing up a year-long federal mandate implementation and preparing for a system-wide administration change. Along the way, she reminded me just how much I love my job and my department.

We learned more about this remarkable employee.

• Position at Campus Services Department
  • Communications Assistant, Human Resources
• Major
  • Literature, Media, & Communication
• Year in School
  • 3rd year
• Hometown
  • Macon, Georgia
• How long have you worked in this position?
  • 7 months (April 2017)
• What are your duties?
  • Assisting in the redesign of the HR website, as well as making updates to it
  • Copyediting/proofreading documents, presentations, webpages
  • Creating graphics for web, print, & digital display platforms
• What do you like most about working in this position?
  • I love being able to work on the existing Human Resources website, constantly working through ways to improve the content & design while collaborating with my wonderful coworkers. I also love working on/completing projects throughout the year as many have been really enjoyable for me.
• How has this position helped you?
  • I’ve picked up a lot of knowledge on general human resources topics such as the plethora of employee benefits, how open enrollment works, HR-related events held each year, and many things specific to Georgia Tech employees. I also have learned how to effectively use the Georgia Tech brand guidelines for designing graphics and webpages.
• What have you learned working here?          
  • It has helped better prepare me for future positions, learning how to communicate with coworkers effectively, getting multiple projects done for specific deadlines, and most of all, it has taught me that human resources as a whole isn’t as boring as many would think. I’ve absolutely loved my time working at Georgia Tech Human Resources and it’s definitely been a highlight of my time at Georgia Tech.
•  Favorite Book?
  • Building Stories by Chris Ware
• Favorite Restaurant/Food?
  • Chick-fil-A or Trader Joe’s Macaroni and Cheese
• Favorite Spot on Campus?
  • Anywhere that’s quiet, specifically 3rd floor of Klaus or top floor of West Village at night (for the decent view of the Atlanta skyline).
• Favorite Quotes?
  • Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted. -John Lennon
• What do you like to do on the weekends?
  • Play video games and sleep.
• Who is your favorite professor and why?
  • Jay Telotte, an LMC professor. I’m currently taking Animation with him, and I’ve never met a professor who was more passionate about the subject being taught. He knows so much about the history of film animation and I’ve learned so much in his class through his abundance of knowledge.
• What is your favorite class and why?
  • LMC 2720, Principles of Visual Design or LMC 2700, Intro to Computational Media. Both classes were heavily project based, requiring a lot of thought and creativity with anything made. I was able to leave both classes with a lot of completed projects, many being super fun (though time-consuming) to come up with. I also learned how to use different programs when creating many of these projects, which has been helpful for classes taken after those.
• Tell us about some organizations you’re involved with on campus.
  • I’m in Grand Challenges, the Georgia Tech Chorale, and involved with outreach for RoboJackets.
• What advice do you have for incoming students?
  • Don’t wait until the last minute to get help. If you’re struggling with a concept or with a class as whole, reach out to your professor, go to office hours, etc. before it’s too late. I learned this the hard way during my second semester, constantly telling myself that I’d eventually get concepts (that I never understood later on either).
• What would people be surprised to know about you?
  • I was born with Situs Inversus Totalis, meaning all my organs from my neck to my waist are on opposite sides from where they are typically found (for example, my heart is on the right side instead of the left).
• Favorite TV show?
  • I’m currently really into Riverdale, but my all-time favorite show would be The Office.
• What will you miss most about Tech after graduation?
  • I’ll miss the many people I’ve met over the years and many of the great professors I’ve had throughout my time here.
• What are your plans after graduation?
  • I hope to have a job in a field related to my degree, whether it be in Atlanta or somewhere out of state.

Nyssa Owen, Campus Recreation Facilities Coordinator, nominated Tyler Jenkins for Campus Services Student Spotlight. Here's what Nyssa told us:

Since the fall of 2014, Tyler has been instrumental in the cultivation of a culture of respect, diversity, and service excellence among the Facilities Department within Campus Recreation.  He has risen above his peers in areas such as customer service, event management, problem solving, and peer leadership. 

"I can describe countless examples of times in which Tyler conducts himself with professionalism and poise to deliver extraordinary services to everyone who interacts with Campus Recreation," Nyssa added.

In addition to his regular duties, Tyler volunteered his time to serve for a year as CRC Advisory Board chair.This role tasked him with serving as a liaison between various Campus Recreation stakeholders, voicing their opinions, sharing information and moving new projects forward.

In his current role, Tyler directly assists in hiring, training, managing, and developing a student staff team of 100 of his peers.He expertly navigates both the difficulties of disciplinary conduct meetings and the joys of celebrating staff successes.

This ability combined with his experience, knowledge base, and friendly nature has earned him the respect of his peers, allowing him to intentionally lead our department further into a culture of excellence.

"I cannot speak highly enough about Tyler’s value within this department and Campus Recreation as a whole," Nyssa said. 

"He is a world class leader that has had a direct impact on our campus and will certainly leave a lasting legacy within Campus Recreation and Campus Services."

We asked Tyler to tell us a bit more about himself and here's what he told us:

Position at Campus Services Department

• Facility Manager at CRC

Major

• Mechanical Engineering, Minor—Industrial Design

Year in School

• 4th Year

Hometown

• Newnan, GA

How long have you worked in this position?

• I started at the CRC in the Fall 2014 semester. I was promoted to Building Supervisor Spring 2015 and then to Facility Manager Fall 2016.

What are your duties in this position?

• As Facility Manager, I help the Facility Coordinator, Nyssa Owen, and my co-manager, Scott Higgins, lead the 100 student staff members of Facilities at the CRC. I also conduct hiring, training, and staff meetings as well as host CPR and First Aid training courses. Lastly, I take on projects to improve our department in order to provide the best services possible to all CRC patrons.

What do you like best about working in this position?

• The best part of working in the Facilities family at the CRC has been the family itself. I have met most of my closest friends here, and they have helped me grow both professionally and personally. The community amongst the staff alone makes this job worth it!

How has this position helped you?

• Being a manager has pushed me out of my comfort zone numerous times, such as holding disciplinary meetings with staff members. It has also taught me the logistics of a professional environment working with full-time staff, which has directly translated to my internships over the past few summers.

What have you learned through working here?

• I think one of the most useful skills I have learned in this position is the ability to articulate my experiences in such a way that they can help me progress into the real world after school (i.e. I can now build a powerful resume and present it effectively). This job has given me the necessary tools to succeed in my career.

Favorite Book?

• A Song of Ice and Fire: A Storm of Swords—George R. R. Martin

Favorite Restaurant/Food?

• Thai food is probably my favorite food. I’m always down for something spicy! Thai Heaven (down by the airport) is one of my favorite spots in Atlanta.

Favorite Spot on Campus?

• Though I don’t spend much time there, I always enjoy the CULC rooftop. It’s just a great view of campus, and a nice place to kill time on an afternoon.

Favorite Quotes?

• There’s only one thing I hate more than lying: skim milk. Which is water that’s just lying about being milk. –Ron Swanson

What do you like to do on the weekends?

• I try to get off campus on the weekends and go somewhere with friends. I go to all the football games, and I try to get out to a lot of basketball games too.

Who is your favorite professor and why?

• Dr. Cowan in Mechanical Engineering is probably my favorite. I’m currently in my second class with him. He truly cares about his students and is very approachable. He’s also a good teacher, so that helps!

What is your favorite class and why?

• One of my favorite classes so far has been Dr. Cressler’s Science and Religion course. I was part of his inaugural class Spring 2016, and it was a very unique and rewarding experience that really opened my eyes and helped me develop my personal worldview.

Tell us about some organizations you’re involved with on campus.

• Obviously, I am heavily involved at the CRC and devote a lot of my time to it. I am also part of the KNIT Mentorship program as a mentor to two freshman students.

What advice do you have for incoming students?

• No dream is too big. I have always been obsessed with yachts since I was little and always said I wanted to be a yacht designer. Although Tech doesn’t have a program for Naval Architecture, I have secured two internships in the field, and now I’m on my way to my dream job. Just don’t ever give up on your passions!

What would people be surprised to know about you?

• I built my own 3D printer. That  usually throws people off.
• One more surprising fact: I graduated high school in a class of 8 people!

Favorite TV show?

• Parks and Recreation! New Girl is a close second.

What will you miss most about Tech after graduation?

• Of course I will miss the awesome community here at Tech, but I think I’ll miss the CRC quite a bit. It’s definitely spoiled me; it’s going to be hard to find a gym that will stack up to the CRC.

What are your plans after graduation?

• I plan to go work as a Naval Architect and/or Designer for a yacht design firm somewhere.

Is there anything else we should know about you?

• Major Hobbies: Riding my motorcycle, literally anything boat/water-related, basketball, hiking, camping, and most other outdoor activities.