Student Life Staff
Danielle Cushion
Assistant Vice President of Student Life
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
Danielle’s hometown will forever be The Bronx, NY. She is a fitness enthusiast and avid reader. Danielle enjoys exploring the incredible journey of life with her three young children and spouse.
Favorite Quote: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou
Carly Heimerdinger
Director of Counseling
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
Carly grew up in Cresco, Iowa and her Alma Mater is the University of Northern Iowa. Her favorite hobbies include spending time with her dog (Gypsy), playing sand volleyball, gardening, kayaking, and traveling.
Favorite Quote: “One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else’s survival guide” -Brene Brown
Bailey Sadler
Counselor
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
Bailey completed her undergraduate and graduate program from University of Northern Iowa. Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, reading, and going on walks and/or bike rides.
Lizzie Van Dyk
Coordinator of Student Life
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
Lizzie is from Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from Upper Iowa University with a Bachelors in Science in 2019. She is a self proclaimed “foodie” and enjoys outdoor activities like hiking & backpacking. Lizzie spends her free time binge-watching Survivor and it is her life-long goal to make it onto the show.
Favorite Quote: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Hannah Lykins
Residence Area Coordinator
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
Hannah is originally from Northeast Indiana. She earned her Bachelors in Business from the University of Northwestern Ohio, and a Masters of Art in Higher Education & Student Affairs Counseling from Lakeland University. Hannah spends her off time with her dog Eleanor and reading a book a week.
Favorite Quote: “Am I good enough? Yes, I am.” – Michelle Obama, “Becoming”.
Jasmine Smith
Graduate Assistant for Residence Life
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
Jasmine’s hometown is Chicago, IL and she earned her Bachelors degree from Lakeland University. Jasmine’s hobbies include traveling and the performing arts. She loves trying new things and experiences.
Favorite Quote: “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one” – William Shakespeare
Other Favorite Quote: “Well behaved women seldom make history” – Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
