Kristie Austin

Hi, I am Kristie Austin, graduate of UIU 1991. I have been on team Peacock twice before. I am proud to be a part of the team again this year. I was a non-traditional student while attending UIU for my bachelor's degree. I found that UIU was perfect for flexibility and quality of classes provided. I was a little apprehensive starting college after a few years being in the workforce; however, my experience at UIU was amazing. Scholarships are a necessity for students to attend college. That is why I am proud to be a part of team Peacock! I am currently working towards my MBA with an emphasis in Human Resources.

I currently work at Rockwell Collins, Inc. as a Sr. HR Specialist at the Decorah site. I have 14 years of experience as a director of human resources at a meat packing plant and a community action agency. I enjoy working with people and developing leaders. I have 5 children and Patrick and I currently live on acreage outside of Monona, Iowa. I have a wide range of interests which include, biking, running, hiking, cooking , reading, gardening, theater, travel and languages to name a few.

Please help support our students by donating to the scholarship fund. Thanks!

Kristie Austin's Fundraising Progress

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