Student Life Staff

Seth grew up in Maynard, IA and is right at home here at Upper Iowa University and Northeast Iowa. He enjoys spending time with his family and spending time in the outdoors at Volga Lake State park, close to Fayette.

Favorite Quote: “The most important thing is to try and inspire people so they can great in whatever they want to do.” – Kobe Bryant

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

Pam grew up in Sitka, Alaska but loves life in Iowa more than ever! Her hobbies include spending time with her favorite people, cooking, tending to her garden, and exploring new places on her motorcycle.

Favorite Quote: “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” -Carl G. Jung

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

Zach received a bachelor’s degree in history from Southeastern Louisiana University, and a master’s in history in Amercian concentration. His hobbies are reading history books, going out on walks, and camping.

Favorite Quote – Coming soon…

Memphis is a recent Simpson college graduate with a Bachelor of Arts. In her free time she enjoys gong on walks with her dog, reading or binging Project Runway.  

Favorite Quote: “It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.” – Dalai Lama

Z grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and graduated from Keiser University in West Palm Beach, Florida, with a Bachelors of Psychology in 2025. He is currently in his Masters of Counseling program with Upper Iowa University. Z spends the limited free time playing video games, or spending time with friends.

Favorite Quote: “Every rejection, every disappointment, has led you here to this moment.” – Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

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